If you're reading this, then I am gone, far far away at camp! :) I've scheduled this post for my absence, but due to my very full computer, and the fact I'm leaving in less than 15 minutes for camp, I don't have time to put a picture in the post. :(
Summer has awesome lighting, in my opinion. Winter, just not so much. Maybe it's the longer days. :) You get to have two weeks to take the perfect picture showing off light. I'm excited to see what people come up with.
Rules: 1.The picture you submit must be taken by you between July 18th and July 25th 2012. The Linky will close Wednesday July the 25th, so make sure you link up before then. ;)
2. You may only enter one picture per contest, if you have more than one in your post, please specify which one you are entering.
3. If at all possible, list settings used to take it. (Camera, lens, date taken, time (even if vague, early afternoon, late evening, etc), ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.) You can find most of this info in the properties of your picture if you forget what settings you used.
4. Editing is allowed, if you choose to edit, please tell us what you did to edit your picture! :)
5. If you don't have a blog, but would like others to see your photo, email me (my email can be found on the 'About Us' page) and we will post it/link it up for you!
-Emily
Photography, Baking, & My Life
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Summer Challenge: Weather
As I'm sure many of you know, America has been lacking rain this summer. 26 states are experiencing drought. Mine hasn't seen rain for way to long. Everything is dying, we're under a state wide burning ban, and I know it's like this in many other states too.
Tonight it started storming. I love thunderstorms, and I am really thankful for this one, we desperately needed rain. It's so cool to see how God has sent us rain after all this dryness.
So, even if you don't have rain where you live, we'd love to see a picture interpreting your weather.
Rules: 1.The picture you submit must be taken by you between July 18th and July 25th 2012. The Linky will close Wednesday July the 25th, so make sure you link up before then. ;)
2. You may only enter one picture per contest, if you have more than one in your post, please specify which one you are entering.
3. If at all possible, list settings used to take it. (Camera, lens, date taken, time (even if vague, early afternoon, late evening, etc), ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.) You can find most of this info in the properties of your picture if you forget what settings you used.
4. Editing is allowed, if you choose to edit, please tell us what you did to edit your picture! :)
5. If you don't have a blog, but would like others to see your photo, email me (my email can be found on the 'About Us' page) and we will post it/link it up for you!
Have a good week!
-Emily
Tonight it started storming. I love thunderstorms, and I am really thankful for this one, we desperately needed rain. It's so cool to see how God has sent us rain after all this dryness.
So, even if you don't have rain where you live, we'd love to see a picture interpreting your weather.
Rules: 1.The picture you submit must be taken by you between July 18th and July 25th 2012. The Linky will close Wednesday July the 25th, so make sure you link up before then. ;)
2. You may only enter one picture per contest, if you have more than one in your post, please specify which one you are entering.
3. If at all possible, list settings used to take it. (Camera, lens, date taken, time (even if vague, early afternoon, late evening, etc), ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.) You can find most of this info in the properties of your picture if you forget what settings you used.
4. Editing is allowed, if you choose to edit, please tell us what you did to edit your picture! :)
5. If you don't have a blog, but would like others to see your photo, email me (my email can be found on the 'About Us' page) and we will post it/link it up for you!
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| Taken: Evening July 18, 2012 Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18-55mm kit lens ISO 3200 f/5.6 GIMP: levels |
Have a good week!
-Emily
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Summer Challenge: Projects
Along with summer comes projects, whether big or small, at least one usually finds a way to squeeze it's self in there. If we really stop to think about it, then we realize how many 'projects' we are doing at once!
I'm doing the project 365 (366, I suppose, since it is a leap year! ;), so that could count. I just finished a mile streak, where I ran or walked one mile everyday from Memorial Day to the 4th of July. I'm working on countless 4-H projects.
After doing school on it for a whole grade, the yellow isn't all that bad, in fact, I kinda don't mind it. But alas, I'd already signed up for a 'refurbished furniture', and I had a great idea. I'm going to turn this into a gray and purple desk, that is part chalkboard!
I'm really excited for this project. I painted three coats of what I thought was white primer on the other day. Then my mom kindly informed me that it was paint. Not primer. So now I get to sand it all, primer it with real primer, and then continue on with my paint job! :)
I'm doing the project 365 (366, I suppose, since it is a leap year! ;), so that could count. I just finished a mile streak, where I ran or walked one mile everyday from Memorial Day to the 4th of July. I'm working on countless 4-H projects.
Be creative and share with us an exciting project from your week! :)
Rules: 1.The picture you submit must be taken by you between July 11th and July 18th 2012. The Linky will close Wednesday July the 18th, so make sure you link up before then. ;)
2. You may only enter one picture per contest, if you have more than one in your post, please specify which one you are entering.
3. If at all possible, list settings used to take it. (Camera, lens, date taken, time (even if vague, early afternoon, late evening, etc), ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.) You can find most of this info in the properties of your picture if you forget what settings you used.
4. Editing is allowed, if you choose to edit, please tell us what you did to edit your picture! :)
5. If you don't have a blog, but would like others to see your photo, email me (my email can be found on the 'About Us' page) and we will post it/link it up for you!
2. You may only enter one picture per contest, if you have more than one in your post, please specify which one you are entering.
3. If at all possible, list settings used to take it. (Camera, lens, date taken, time (even if vague, early afternoon, late evening, etc), ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.) You can find most of this info in the properties of your picture if you forget what settings you used.
4. Editing is allowed, if you choose to edit, please tell us what you did to edit your picture! :)
5. If you don't have a blog, but would like others to see your photo, email me (my email can be found on the 'About Us' page) and we will post it/link it up for you!
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| Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18-55mm kit lens taken 10:41am ISO: 100 Shutter: 1/90 f/3.5 |
I've been meaning to turn this yellow desk-my school desk that someone gave us last fall-into a fair project ever since we got it.
After doing school on it for a whole grade, the yellow isn't all that bad, in fact, I kinda don't mind it. But alas, I'd already signed up for a 'refurbished furniture', and I had a great idea. I'm going to turn this into a gray and purple desk, that is part chalkboard!
I'm really excited for this project. I painted three coats of what I thought was white primer on the other day. Then my mom kindly informed me that it was paint. Not primer. So now I get to sand it all, primer it with real primer, and then continue on with my paint job! :)
-Emily
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Summer Challenge: Independence Day
Happy Fourth of July! This part of our summer challenge centers around that day many years ago, in 1776 when America declared independence from Great Britain.
I am so thankful for our country, especially the freedom we have. Many countries don't have the same freedom as us, and it is hard to imagine what it would be like with out it.
So, how about sharing a picture of what you did this year to celebrate? We watched fireworks, like we normally do, I was really excited to take pictures of them for the first time with my Canon T2i!
Before we went, I looked up some tips for firework shooting, and the best ones that stuck with me were, of course use a tripod, and shooting in BULB. Have a very high F stop, and low aperture. Many people also suggested shooting in RAW, but I didn't, and I'm still satisfied with my results.
It might seem hard to know what tripod to buy, and I still don't know what tripod I want some day. Right now I shoot my night pictures off of a really cheap tripod I found in our basement. It has a $2.99 Goodwill sticker on it.
That might seem really horrible of me to some of you reading this, but it's what I have, and it sure holds my camera a lot better than my hands! :)
I found that setting my f stop the highest it could go (38), and shooting in BULB, from 30-50 seconds gave me the best pictures.
Alright, on to the rules, and then I'll share my picture!
Rules: 1.The picture you submit must be taken by you between July 1th and July 11th 2012. The Linky will close Wednesday July the 11th, so make sure you link up before then. ;)
2. You may only enter one picture per contest, if you have more than one in your post, please specify which one you are entering.
3. If at all possible, list settings used to take it. (Camera, lens, date taken, time (even if vague, early afternoon, late evening, etc), ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.) You can find most of this info in the properties of your picture if you forget what settings you used.
4. Editing is allowed, if you choose to edit, please tell us what you did to edit your picture! :)
5. If you don't have a blog, but would like others to see your photo, email me (my email can be found on the 'About Us' page) and we will post it/link it up for you!
I am so thankful for our country, especially the freedom we have. Many countries don't have the same freedom as us, and it is hard to imagine what it would be like with out it.
So, how about sharing a picture of what you did this year to celebrate? We watched fireworks, like we normally do, I was really excited to take pictures of them for the first time with my Canon T2i!
Before we went, I looked up some tips for firework shooting, and the best ones that stuck with me were, of course use a tripod, and shooting in BULB. Have a very high F stop, and low aperture. Many people also suggested shooting in RAW, but I didn't, and I'm still satisfied with my results.
It might seem hard to know what tripod to buy, and I still don't know what tripod I want some day. Right now I shoot my night pictures off of a really cheap tripod I found in our basement. It has a $2.99 Goodwill sticker on it.
That might seem really horrible of me to some of you reading this, but it's what I have, and it sure holds my camera a lot better than my hands! :)
I found that setting my f stop the highest it could go (38), and shooting in BULB, from 30-50 seconds gave me the best pictures.
Alright, on to the rules, and then I'll share my picture!
Rules: 1.The picture you submit must be taken by you between July 1th and July 11th 2012. The Linky will close Wednesday July the 11th, so make sure you link up before then. ;)
2. You may only enter one picture per contest, if you have more than one in your post, please specify which one you are entering.
3. If at all possible, list settings used to take it. (Camera, lens, date taken, time (even if vague, early afternoon, late evening, etc), ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.) You can find most of this info in the properties of your picture if you forget what settings you used.
4. Editing is allowed, if you choose to edit, please tell us what you did to edit your picture! :)
5. If you don't have a blog, but would like others to see your photo, email me (my email can be found on the 'About Us' page) and we will post it/link it up for you!
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| ISO: 100 f/38 15 second exposure July 3, 2012 9:24pm Canon Rebel EOS T2i 18-55mm kit lens cheap tripod from goodwill Edited in GIMP: Contrast, Levels, and Unsharp Mask |
My favorite thing about this picture is the blob of color in the bottom, that was one of the coolest fireworks I've ever seen. :)
Please note, that your picture for this contest can be taken between July 1 and July 11. That's from Sunday to a Wednesday. The reason being, not everyone watches fireworks or parades, has parties, etc. ON the fourth, we watched fireworks on the third.... :)
Can't wait to see what your fourth looks like!
-Emily
-Emily
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Summer Challenge: Family
Happy Beginning of Summer! Today is officially the first day of summer. 90 degrees and sunny, it totally has been feeling like the season this week! :) This week's theme is 'family'. You can share a picture of your whole family, or just part of it. I know how hard it is to get everyone all together! ;)
Rules: 1.The picture you submit must be taken by you between June 20th and July 4th 2012. The Linky will close Wednesday July the 4th, so make sure you link up before then. ;)
2. You may only enter one picture per contest, if you have more than one in your post, please specify which one you are entering.
3. If at all possible, list settings used to take it. (Camera, lens, date taken, time (even if vague, early afternoon, late evening, etc), ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.) You can find most of this info in the properties of your picture if you forget what settings you used.
4. Editing is allowed, if you choose to edit, please tell us what you did to edit your picture! :)
5. If you don't have a blog, but would like others to see your photo, email me (my email can be found on the 'About Us' page) and we will post it/link it up for you!
Here's my entry:
Meet three of my eight siblings, Paige, Pete, and Daniel. Paige is right above me, and the boys are right under me, in age order. We were going on a walk just before dark...we had fun taking silly pictures. :)
Who would you like to introduce us to from your family?
-Emily
Photography, Baking, and My Life
Grab our new challenge button and share it on your blog!
Rules: 1.The picture you submit must be taken by you between June 20th and July 4th 2012. The Linky will close Wednesday July the 4th, so make sure you link up before then. ;)
2. You may only enter one picture per contest, if you have more than one in your post, please specify which one you are entering.
3. If at all possible, list settings used to take it. (Camera, lens, date taken, time (even if vague, early afternoon, late evening, etc), ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.) You can find most of this info in the properties of your picture if you forget what settings you used.
4. Editing is allowed, if you choose to edit, please tell us what you did to edit your picture! :)
5. If you don't have a blog, but would like others to see your photo, email me (my email can be found on the 'About Us' page) and we will post it/link it up for you!
Here's my entry:
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| Edit: Levels in GIMP. Taken at 7:48pm ISO: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/60 Aperture: f/3.5 Canon EOS Rebel T2i w/18-55mm Kit lens |
Meet three of my eight siblings, Paige, Pete, and Daniel. Paige is right above me, and the boys are right under me, in age order. We were going on a walk just before dark...we had fun taking silly pictures. :)
Who would you like to introduce us to from your family?
-Emily
Photography, Baking, and My Life
Grab our new challenge button and share it on your blog!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Summer Challenge: Summer Drinks
What drinks are you loving this summer? A certain juice, soda, or just plain water? Smoothies, slushies, or ever-delicious frappes? ;)
Whatever you favor to cool your self down with on a hot summer day is, we would love to see a picture of it.
How the challenge works:
Each week over the summer (June 6th through August 22) we will have a different theme that relates to summer.
At the end of August, we will judge all the pictures entered, and give awards. We haven't decided for sure on the awards, but we will have some along the lines of 'most themes entered', 'best over all picture', and such like that.
If you have any suggestions for themes, we would love your input. Also if you have any award suggestions please let us know. :)
Each week over the summer (June 6th through August 22) we will have a different theme that relates to summer.
At the end of August, we will judge all the pictures entered, and give awards. We haven't decided for sure on the awards, but we will have some along the lines of 'most themes entered', 'best over all picture', and such like that.
If you have any suggestions for themes, we would love your input. Also if you have any award suggestions please let us know. :)
Rules:
1.The picture you submit must be taken by you between June 6th and June 13th 2012. The Linky will close Wednesday June the 13th, so make sure you link up before then. ;)
2. You may only enter one picture per contest, if you have more than one in your post, please specify which one you are entering.
3. If at all possible, list settings used to take it. (Camera, lens, date taken, time (even if vague, early afternoon, late evening, etc), ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.) You can find most of this info in the properties of your picture if you forget what settings you used.
4. Editing is allowed, if you choose to edit, please tell us what you did to edit your picture! :)
5. If you don't have a blog, but would like others to see your photo, email us (our emails can be found on the 'About Us' page) and we will post it/link it up for you!
Here's my entry:
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| Edit: Levels and contrast in GIMP. Taken at 8:48am ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 1/180 Aperture: f/5.6 Canon EOS Rebel T2i w/18-55mm Kit lens |
This summer I discovered flavored water. It is super easy to make, put some fruit in a jar and smash it a little, then fill the jar completely with ice, fill with water, cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Pour through a sieve before serving.
It is a healthy alternative to juice or kool-aid, and I love it! :)
-Emily
Photography, Baking, and My Life
Due to the lack of entries, we will be extending this theme another week! :)
It is a healthy alternative to juice or kool-aid, and I love it! :)
-Emily
Photography, Baking, and My Life
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Photography Challenge: Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day! We would love to see what you do to celebrate Memorial Day this year. Whether it's having a picnic with your family, going to a graduation, watching a parade, or just hanging out.
The challenge starts June 6th, so stay tuned for all the details! :)
Memorial Day, first known as Decoration Day, was to commemorate the fallen Union Soldiers after the Civil War. By the 20th century, it had changed, and grew to honor all fallen American Soldiers, from all wars.
Rules:
1.The picture you submit must be taken by you between May 23th and June 6th 2012. The Linky will close Wednesday June the 6th, so make sure you link up before then. ;)
2. You may only enter one picture per contest, if you have more than one in your post, please specify which one you are entering.
3. If at all possible, list settings used to take it. (Camera, lens, date taken, time (even if vague, early afternoon, late evening, etc), ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.) You can find most of this info in the properties of your picture if you forget what settings you used.
4. Editing is allowed, but if you choose to edit your picture please post the original too. Please tell us what you did to edit your picture,also! :)
5. If you don't have a blog, but would like others to see your photo, email us ( our emails can be found on the 'About Us' page) and we will post it/link it up for you!
This is my picture:
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| Date 5.23.12 9:13am ISO: 100 Aperture: f/4.5 Shutter: 1/500 Camer: EOS Rebel T2i Lens: 18-55m Kit. Edit: Levels-black, gray, and white points, and watermark. GIMP |
I would also like to congratulate Libbi, though she was the only entrant in our last challenge, she entered an awesome photo depicting spring, with a young plant as the focus, and bright colors in the background. It is definitely worth a prize! I'd encourage you to go check out her blog, Pioneer Photography.
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| This button is for you to put on your blog if you'd like, Libbi. Thank you so much for entering! :) |
Last, but definitely not least, we are pleased to announce a challenge series we will be doing this summer. Our Summer Challenge will have different themes each post over the summer, in the end of August we will judge all the enteries, and give out awards!
The challenge starts June 6th, so stay tuned for all the details! :)
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