February 03, 2012

The 70mm f/10 Challenge

I challenged myself today.  I've been struggling to stay into photography.  It's become too easy to hide my camera in the corner of my room and make excuses about being too busy with school and family (which is true, but still).  Added to that is that I am lacking inspiration at the moment.  So, this afternoon I changed my aperture to a number that makes me cringe (f/10) and went outside.  These are a few of the shots I got.  I'm not completely satisfied, truthfully.  I love to photograph people - that is my passion in photography.  Every person is so unique and I love to capture that.  This challenge was about getting out of my comfort zone a little and trying new things.  It definitely helped!  If you're struggling with the same things, I would totally recommend trying a challenge like this!

p.s. Thank you for all of your sweet comments on my birthday post!  Each one made me smile!
p.p.s.  I have a few posts planned that I am very excited about!  Look for those soon.
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12 comments:

  1. AbiFebruary 03, 2012

    I think these are beautiful! I especially love the one of the cat.

    xoxo,
    --Abi

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  2. AbiFebruary 03, 2012

    Oh, by the way, what camera do you use?

    xoxo,
    --Abi

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  3. marciaFebruary 03, 2012

    My favorite is the one of you! it is beautiful...

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  4. JoceeFebruary 03, 2012

    lovely :)
    -jocee <3

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  5. mary annFebruary 03, 2012

    this is such a neat idea! it's funny how f10 at 70mm looks so different than f10, say, at 18mm on my kit lens. there's still some delicious bokeh in that black & white one of the pine needles :) and I love your selfie!

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  6. kimberlyFebruary 03, 2012

    I love the two last pictures! I struggle with getting off my lazy bum and taking pictures quite often, too. Can't wait to see more of your lovely photos. :)

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  7. Victoria M.February 03, 2012

    Love these Livvie! Hope you feel better soon! :)

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  8. alex anneFebruary 03, 2012

    these are great! my favorite is the self-portrait - you are so beautiful!

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  9. MiaFebruary 03, 2012

    Well done! Those sharper apertures make me cringe, too...way yo get out of the comfort zone and make good pictures. :) Hope your inspiration returns soon!

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  10. Mary KateFebruary 04, 2012

    I love them all but the last few are my favorite. I've challenged myself in the past to get my creative juices flowing too :)

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  11. KileyFebruary 04, 2012

    I think I need this lens. Gorgeous pictures and your cat is super adorbs. (:

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  12. JunaluskaFebruary 04, 2012

    I love the shot of the cat! Perfect timing.

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