Category Archives: Challenge

The First Spring Colors [Utah Nature Photography]

With some nicer days now showing themselves more frequently, some of the more colorful signs of Spring are peeking out, too. The other day, while checking my Facebook page, one of my friends posted about all the spring flowers blooming in their yard. I asked if I might come over and take some pictures of… Continue Reading

I Am Addicted to Blurry Backgrounds {or in photography terms-bokeh}

No earth-shattering photography posts today. I just dropped in to post a little confession that, if you have been reading my blog for more that one day, you already know. I AM ADDICTED TO BLURRY BACKGROUNDS!! I mean REALLY REALLY addicted. Really. Photographers call the blurry backgrounds–bokeh. I don’t know why–so don’t ask. When I… Continue Reading

ISO–The Big Three of Photography Part 3

This is part of a series of posts about How to Shoot in Manual Mode. Follow the links to read the other posts about WHY I USE MANUAL MODE, APERTURE, SHUTTER SPEED,  HOW I PUT THEM ALL TOGETHER, and WHERE TO BEGIN CHOOSING YOUR SETTINGS!  You can also download a helpful Manual Mode Cheat Sheet… Continue Reading

Abstract Monday and a Challenge

There are a few photos that I have taken over the past few weeks that have caused my husband to ask, “What on earth is THAT?” It isn’t the best compliment he has ever given me on my photography, but it started me thinking. SO, what do you think these are? Is there any visual… Continue Reading