Agenda without a Plan
That’s what my mom and I set out with today. The first picture I took with my new camera was of a water feature at the Mesa Arts Center, and it is far and away my favorite of all I’ve taken since. I decided that for our new guest bathroom I wanted to come up with a collection of pictures of man-made water features. So today I picked up my mom and we headed out with our cameras and with our eyes peeled for water.
Our first stop was Arizona State University, where the water features left much to be desired, but the architecture lends itself to shadow pics. Here’s me and my mom:
Next we headed to downtown Phx and hit the Phx Art Museum. It was pretty much all under construction, but I got excited about this corridor filled with convex mirrors. Sadly, I couldn’t figure out how to get the right light in my photos without getting nasty feedback from the mirrors. Here’s a before pic, and I plan on going back after I figure out how to actually use my camera. (side note: my first assignment in class is to take a digital picture of my digital camera. I had hoped to use this)
Next, we were off to the Heard Museum where there was a great water feature! Not only that, but they had a cafe there with food provided by Arcadia Farm. It was SO GOOD that my mom and I ran into the gift store and each bought the Heard Museum Cook Book!
On my way home I saw a great water feature that caused me to cut off at least 3 cars and probably cause a major car accident. All in the name of photography people.
Well, can’t wait until I actually know what I’m doing, but in the mean time i can definitely see more photography expeditions with my mom in the future. Mom, had a great time today and I sure love you!
Glad you had a good time with your mom. I really like those last two pictures. Here via Michele (again)
What beautiful pictures, and what a GREAT idea for a bathroom! I might have to try that, too!
Michele sent me.
I love your photograpgs! Especially the ones with the shadows.
Oh PLEASE, don’t learn how to use your camera..these photographs are FABULOUS!!!! TRULY FANTASTIC!! I want to know what kind of Camera you are using….That Water looks like I could reach out and touch it…And that one you were not happy with that has mirrors…It is just a WONDDRFUL Photograph! Whatever it is….you’ve got ‘The Gift’…..
I’m here again from Michele’s and SOOOOO Happy she sent me back!
pretty pics!! sounds like you had fun!
Great Images… i have some just like it that I took in Boston this Fall… ill have to post them soon
I’m glad Michele sent me. I enjoyed the photography. Keep up the good work.
The important thing is you’re getting out and using the thing. The problem with most so-called photographers is that they focus exclusively on their equipment and not on the art.
My camera is in my bag every day. I get my best pictures when I least expect to find them. I’d say you’re well on your way to that based on the initial results of your shoots. Lovely images. Keep ‘em coming.
What kind of camera is it? I’m still considering my options re. replacing my film-based SLR. I’ve got a lovely old Nikon that cost me huge dollars and has been a godsend since the day I bought it. But it’s time to get a digital body for the bag full of lenses I’m using. I’m considering the D50, D70s or, if my wife smiles on me, the D200 (major money, but OH such a great artist’s tool!)
Okay, how many photography lessons have you had? You must be a very fast learner because all of these pictures are really great. Oh, and water features are aplenty at Val Vista Lakes. I’m sure you could get into the club no problem!
Beautiful! I love that you’re out photographing water features in January. Gotta love Phoenix for that, anyway. And I say it was definitely worth any wrecks you caused. So, I guess the Fountain in Fountain Hills is probably too predictable, huh? It is the second tallest fountain in the world, last time I heard.
Hey girl, these are looking totally great! I particularly like the second one and the last one. Your composition is very good on all these. The lighting on the fourth one is also extremely cool.
J
Nice pics. I like the one with the 3 arches in the background. Looks like that class is paying off! You are NOT helping me to refrain from buying a D50, however….