I finally bought a tripod. And she’s a beauty. Not one but two levels (good-bye tipsy horizon lines), light weight and compact, yet sturdy enough for my needs. Cross that off the list and pat myself on the back.
Since I didn’t think Lesson 4 applied to my digital camera, I spent my photography time buying the tripod. Although the first two assignments required film, upon reading my camera’s instruction manual, I realized the third assignment on white balance did apply. Return pat on the back for that oversight.
However, I’m realizing more and more the limitations of my Cybershot. It’s a great vacation camera, but isn’t doing what I want. It’s also putting a thin red streak down one side of photos. So…
I’ve decided to buy an SLR, and have officially put the project on hold until it arrives. This might require a bit of backtracking (remember those #$%^&* depth of field exercises?) but at least I’ll have a fighting chance.
In the meantime, I feel I’ve brought you here on false pretenses. So, I’m going to upload some of my pre-lesson photos. Feel free to comment, but you’re under no obligation.
Thanks for dropping by and I’ll see you when I’ve got my SLR in hand and figured out.
Charmian Christie
