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Beacon, NY Adventure

May 7, 2009 – 3:28 pm

Yesterday P and I took Metro North to Beacon for a mini adventure. Though most of the time was spent in a cozy cafe processing Bat Mitzvah photos, we also spent some time walking around taking photos and checking out the neighborhood.

When I’m outside of the city I tend to get really excited about nature! I didn’t bring my 5D, but I did bring the Lumix and I’m glad I did. I’m always telling my students “read your manual…” and “know your camera…” but I admit I haven’t taken the time to really get to know my Lumix!

It was fun playing with the camera’s custom functions. I set two separate custom functions illustrated in the following images. All ‘effects’ were done in-camera. Enjoy!

When this little guy woke up yesterday, I bet he never thought he’d be the subject of a photoshoot!

Oddly, I couldn’t remember the last time I saw a ‘wishie’…

Before catching the train back, we had a drink at Chill – a wine bar on Main Street.

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Point and Shoot – New Camera Fun

December 12, 2008 – 2:47 pm

It’s a busy time over here – making holiday cards and fulfilling holiday orders… but I’ve managed to play a bit!

We bought a new point and shoot recently – the Lumix LX3. I’ve been wanting one with full manual control and RAW file capture… so for the first time ever I strayed from Canon and went with the Lumix.

As I’ve mentioned before, early on Saturday mornings I teach photography to a boy who lives in Gravesend, Brooklyn. I decided to document my day using the new camera. Most of the photos are on manually set with the flash output being manipulated. The exception are the 2 where I used the camera’s nifty “pinhole” preset!

The way I start most mornings …

Transfer to the N Train.

Possibly the last bit of color on their block (and a good example of how great the manual/flash controls are on this camera!)

My student, his family and I headed to Greenwood Cemetery to photograph there. This is a bit morbid, but I liked it.

This just fascinated me… if anyone knows why it says “transplanted” on Percy’s grave, I’d like to know.

I really love Greenwood. I want to dig up some photos I took there years ago when I had first bought my Rebel. It’s so pretty, even in the winter.
Again – loving the manual control of this camera! Check out that sky.

Sad, cold flowers (pinhole setting)

Oops, I lied in my intro – this photo was taken on the black and white setting. I found this man to be so interesting. Naturally, he talked to me on the train as most people do.

The next two images are from the Upper West Side. I headed there after teaching to drop off a holiday card order.