Valfal's photos

Saturday Self-Challenge: Selective Color

A macro image of a canna lily leaf back-lit by the sun. Archive Airings Group - Textures - AA229

Hiding behind the camera again ;-)

Macro Mondays 2.0: Low Key A raku pottery version of one of my favorite animals, the meerkat. Low key photography is one of my favorite techniques to experiment with. This image was shot in my living room in the bright sunshine streaming through a window. Other than increasing the highlights and cropping the image, it is otherwise unprocessed. I don't know why the EXIF information won't show, so here are the stats: Shutter: 1/100 f/13 55mm ~~~~~~ Une version en céramique raku d'un de mes animaux préférés, le méerkat. La photographie basse résolution est l'une de mes techniques préférées à expérimenter. Cette image a été prise dans mon salon sous un soleil radieux qui coulait à travers une fenêtre. Outre le fait d'augmenter la luminosité et de recadrer l'image, elle n'est pas traitée. Je ne sais pas pourquoi l'information EXIF ne s'affiche pas, alors voici les statistiques: Obturateur: 1/100 f/13 55mm ~~~~~ Eine Raku-Keramik-Version von einem meiner Lieblingstiere, dem Meerkat. Low-Key-Fotografie ist eine meiner Lieblingstechniken zum Experimentieren. Dieses Bild wurde in meinem Wohnzimmer bei strahlendem Sonnenschein, der durch ein Fenster strömt, aufgenommen. Abgesehen von der Vergrößerung der Lichter und dem Zuschneiden des Bildes ist es ansonsten unbearbeitet. Ich weiß nicht, warum die EXIF-Informationen nicht angezeigt werden, also hier sind die Statistiken: Verschluss: 1/100 f/13 55mm ~~~~~ Een raku pottenbakkersversie van een van mijn favoriete dieren, de meerkat. Low key fotografie is een van mijn favoriete technieken om mee te experimenteren. Dit beeld werd in mijn woonkamer gefotografeerd in de felle zon die door een raam stroomt. Naast het verhogen van de hoogtepunten en het bijsnijden van het beeld, is het anders onbewerkt. Ik weet niet waarom de EXIF informatie niet wordt getoond, dus hier zijn de statistieken: Sluiter: 1/100 f/13 55mm www.deepl.com/Translator

Saturday Self-Challenge: Creative Minimalism Using Only One Subject The biggest challenge for me was finding a subject and the right lighting interesting enough to engage the viewer as well as myself. After several false starts, I decided to go with a "modern art look" using one corner of my Bible. Since it's color is black and gray, the image is naturally monochromatic, not processed that way.

A view of the upper Chesapeake Bay from Havre de Grace, Maryland. The mist created an interesting atmosphere. HFF and H.A.N.W.E. to all my ipernity friends!

Macro Mondays 2.0: Buttons These are among the many old buttons I have collected over the years. Happy first Macro Monday of the new year!

Saturday Self-Challenge: New Year's Eve When I think of New Year's Eve, I think of champagne and the big ball of Times Square in the heart of New York City. Since I didn't have either to photograph, I thought this shiny garland would serve as a good representation of New Year's Celebration. "Ring out the old, ring in the new!" May you have a Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year, and may Ipernity Prosper and Grow! www.ipernity.com/blog/team/4689202

One of the famous Staten Island Ferries seen docking on the New York side. HFF and H.A.N.W.E. to my ipernity friends! ~For detail best seen enlarged on black~

An experiment with color saturation in this photo I created several months ago. The original is in the note.

An experiment with color saturation in this photo I created several months ago. The original is in the comment box.

Saturday Self-Challenge: Photograph the things you love about Christmas. I love so many things about the season and for this challenge, I chose my favorite nativity. For me it conveys the Peaceful Spirit of Christmas. May you and your loved ones have a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year!

Another view of Longwood Garden's Christmas Display in the Main Conservatory. The floor display consists of cranberries and green apples. To all my ipernity friends, I wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year! ~Please view enlarged on black for detail~

Macro Monday 2.0: Spoon This week was tougher than I anticipated. After many failed tries in many different ways, I finally came up with an idea that was at least different. ;-) Thank you very much for your kind words and faves, my friends!

Experimenting with my new camera...

Saturday Self-Challenge: Letters of the Alphabet The half rusted lid of an antique bottle.

One of the many gorgeous Christmas displays seen a Longwood Gardens located in Kennett Square, PA. The amazing floor design is comprised of green apples and cranberries. HFF and H.A.N.W.E. to all my ipernity friends!

I just received an early present from Santa (aka my husband). I was wanting a new camera for quite a long time but didn't know what I wanted until very recently. "Santa" told me to start using it immediately because he thought it would be more useful in my hands than under the Christmas tree. ;-) I couldn't help but think of that humorous Christmas tune, "Santa Baby". My favorite version is the original, sung by the inimitable Eartha Kitt: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFMyF9fDKzE