Day 316 - Selecting the Focus

Dunno what it is about this picture I like, but I absolutely love it.  I tried this shot a few times, first focussing on the water, then on the sand, and then this one.  This one was my favourite.  I actually didn't like the others.

Day 292 - The end of an "era"

A homage to a great Canadian show. After 10 years, the George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight show is ending soon.  So, I went to go see a taping... Ok, I really wanted to see Alex Bilodeau (so inspiring, love his story) and dragged a friend along!  We weren't allowed to take photos during the show (cough... cough...ahem...)... So, I took this shot of the infamous red chairs at what is likely to be the last time I see them.

Wish I had centred the photo better, but everyone wanted a shot of these chairs.... it's a shot to try again, that won't happen!

Day 273 - The light at the end...

I was looking for interesting things to photograph when I was at a conference the other day, and honestly, I was much to tired to be creative.  And then there was the issue of my camera really being on it's last legs, so to speak.  Oh Canon Powershot Pro1, how you have served me well.  How I will miss thee when I when I finally have to let you go.  So, this is what one of the only shots I took.  There was a window at the end of the hall, and although I couldn't get the picture I envisioned, this did capture the essence.... there is a light at the end of the tunnel/hall.  That it doesn't matter what hall/tunnel your are in, there is a light at the end.

Day 263 - Fly me to the moon...

I'm still getting the hang of taking pictures while I'm moving and the subject of my photo is stationary.... and on my cell phone. I didn't take many photos the evening I took this (a few days ago), but decided to post it as a reminder that I still have some much to learn - from being able take a photo while moving to taking into consideration obstructions that may end up being part of my image.

If you are wondering about the title, I don't know why, but when I see old airplanes I just hear Sinatra crooning "Fly me to the moon, And let me play among the stars..." I know it's a plane and not a spaceship, but something about that images of early days of flight, and their desire to go beyond what was possible in their time makes me think that their dreams didn't stop at just being able to fly, but they yearned to "play among the stars".

Day 260 - Where my head is at...

So, I overdid it at the gym yesterday, and I can barely walk... and this picture perfectly represents how I feel right now.  Note to self, after a sleepless night, not a good idea to go hard at the gym, because I will over do it.

Day 257 - Abandoned

I played around with this shot quite a bit.  This was a random instrument, I can't remember what it was exactly, that looked like it was in desperate need of some TLC.  The photo is unfocused, and although I didn't like it at first, now I love that is is soft. This all just lends to the story of the unloved instrument cast aside because it is past it's prime.

Day 256 - Feeling unfocused

Was out for some meetings today, so I thought I would try taking a new photo.  This was the best I could do, being as cold as I was!  I know the photo is not in focus, but it really does reflect the way I feel right now.

Day 246 - What is the focus?

I've been taking some online photography classes, and any opportunity I get, I try to implement what I learn.  So, at my friend's brother's wedding, I tried a few different shots, including this one.  I really liked how it turned out. The focus of this picture is the cake, but framed to show the couple.

Day 188 - Relaxing

After posting a picture of this little one with the funniest expression on her face, I thought I would post a nice picture of her.  Here is a picture of her relaxing in her bubble bath.  I know this picture is not in focus, but it's one of the few you can even see baby's eyes.  Don't you just love her?

Day 180 - Contradictions?

From the archives again.  This picture was out of focus, so I decided to use a filter on this one.  I like it so much better as a drawing.  As I was editing, I noticed the word... COMFORT, AUTHORITY, JUDGEMENT, EFFICIENCY and VIRTUE.... I'm not sure they are words I would put together, and may be that is why I took this picture.

Day 171 - Telling a story...

Looking at this picture I know that most probably will not like it...  It's unfocussed....if you merely glance at it, and don't take it all in.  Why did it move me to include it as today's photo?  Looking through my photos of Morocco, this is one of the few that actually tell a story.  A real story with real people.  You can see the joy on both their faces, the unfocussed nature adds to the energy, and, well, the memories it brings to mind warms my heart.  Oh, how I miss this little one's spirit and energy!

Trust

What does story does this image tell you? Wanna know the story.... ask me sometime.

Day 140 - When you can't see the road

Feeling a little philosophical today, or maybe feeling philosophical after seeing this picture.

Another picture from the back seat....we were driving to Rabat, and this was the only morning it was foggy. It had me thinking about my analogy, from the other photo, about roads and the future.  More often than not, the road of life actually looks like this.... foggy and unclear.  You know the road is there and you have to continue to travel it to get anywhere. Just a reminder for myself.

Day 109 - Please stay Monarch butterfly

Walking home I saw this Monarch butterfly flying about, and I wanted to capture it.  I saw a movie on the migration patterns, and what can I say, they are amazing creatures!  What I would do to see Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Mexico some day!

Anyway, this little guy/gal would not stay still, hence the unfocussed, randomly framed photo!

Day 101 - Old lamp

Just looked interesting so, I took a picture.  Still not sure what I feel about it. I know it's a little unfocused, but I'm not sure that is the issue with the photo.

Day 97 - The house around the corner

Thought this house looked really interesting. Something about it being almost perfectly white and clean, but also completely run down.

Day 63 - Bee, bee, bumble bee....

Was trying to take pictures of some flowers on a slightly windy day, and noticed this bee going from flower to flower.  Amazing work bees do, cross pollinating flowers.  Tried to take a picture of the bee working away, but the wind kept blowing the flowers every which way.  This photo is soft.  Not sure if I like it.

Day 39 - Thirsty?

So, I was taking a picture of the head table, and, the bride turned away, and apparently I was focussed on the glasses on the table... I guess, I was thirsty!.

Yes, you can see that I blurred it out, since I didn't get permission to post their images online, but you get the idea... the glasses were in focus, and the people were fuzzy, albeit not this much.  I don't know where those other weird lines came from... they are not on the original.