Friday, April 29, 2011

big dog


When I first started shooting, I discovered a blog by Joe McNally, a veteran photographer with thirty years experience including twenty years as a National Geographic, LIFE, and Sports Illustrated contractor.  One of my favorite posts is on common mistakes by beginning photographers.  He talks about changing your viewpoint, shooting more photos, carrying a camera with you at all times, and more.  I have revisited this post several times and the following words have stuck with me...
"Try not to shoot outdoors in harsh, bright high-noon sun. (At least most of the time.) The sun is a big dog, and you don’t want to fight with the big dog."
Most days, I try to capture the "cooler" early morning light or in the late afternoon when it is creating gorgeous long shadows.  But sometimes I am compelled to look that "big dog" straight in eye and say...
"You don't scare me. You big bully."
Today, I encourage you to grab your cameras and point them at the sun.  Like Lukinosity, show me that you too will not be intimidated.

xo

tammy lee
the little but feisty dog at bliss and folly

lens flare walkies
lens flare walkies by Lukinosity

9 comments:

Kirstin said...

Oh Tammy, this is wonderful! Dogs and flare are the perfect combination!

Eileen said...

Love these!

April said...

Awesome, that that big dog flare :)

Megan Belcher said...

Ha! Fantastic :)

Ashley Sisk said...

I love those words of wisdom. I carry my camera with me everywhere and while I try to avoid that harsh sun, sometimes it speaks to me!

Jan said...

Funny post. Great words to remember but I am ready to take on the Big Dog too!

Anna said...

Glad you grappled with the "big dog". Looks like you got the upper hand! Both of these captures are wonderful and inspiring!!!

Liz said...

Cute! Thanks for making me giggle today.

blue elephant photography said...

i love this post! the big dog doesn't bother me sometimes, i shot an engagement shoot with it one time =) love that photo! so cute! and there's doggies on both of them!

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