Not Really A Snow Picture

So you don't really see the snow, but we were outside playing in the snow. Does that count? I just liked her expression and was happy with how the picture turned out.

Caring for SLR in freezing temperature

Just an FYI in case you forgot or were not aware:

Make sure you let your camera adjust from freezing cold temperatures to warm inside temperatures! I personally put my camera in a zip log bag to prevent condensation from forming inside the lens and sensor area. You can stick it in your camera bag as well to help transition from negative degree's to a warm toasty apartment/(home for you lucky folks). Wait until the camera is room temperature before taking it out of the zip lock bag. I've heard that you should also wait until it's fully warmed up (i.e. condensation gone) before using it again outside. The left over condensation could freeze, ruining your camera.

Also, battery life goes quickly when it's cold.

You can google this if you want more info. I read about it in a photography forum and wanted to pass it on since we all have to worry about the cold!

Snow Pictures

I really wanted to take some portraits out in the snow-- but it has been so cold!  Too cold to make anyone sit out there while I take a photo.  So here are a few I've worked on.  I tried so many different settings and functions and I metered.  I got a lot of this first fence shot with a bunch of different hues.  It was quite blue out since the sun had just nearly risen (I burned breakfast taking so long taking so many different photos).  I thought the dried flowers were pretty-- the first is with the sun shining directly on it, but the second I prefer the composition.  And then the last one I thought looked the least blue/grey.  Hmm... lots to think about in the snow.  Good thing we have another four months to practice, eh?  Great challenge, Heather.  This was really hard!  But since you were the one to challenge us on it-- where's your snow shot? :)

Snow Pictures

Day after the Snow Storm

Photos by Brouge:

(I hope these were the right ones, Brouge.  Feel free to change them once you get your computer running, now that you are an official blog contributor :)

December Challenge

Challenge #2 - Since we are getting a lot of snow right now, this challenge is to capture a snow shot. However you want! Work with metering and white balance to see if you can keep the snow white - not gray - without over exposing.

Children's Museum - indoor lighting

(ISO 1600, f/4.0)

There was not enough light inside the museum to get a crisp shot without a flash or tripod :( There is some camera shake on this photo because of the lighting, but I thought it was a cute shot - a nice family playing in the back ground and the boys playing with one another. "Gratitude" for family, right?

(ISO 1600, f/4.0)