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Traces......

By KayN written 5/28/06 7:57 PM, published 5/28/06 7:57 PM
I'm finally getting around to doing some theme work...... Popup Linkspent Popup Linklot of miles

I also did some portrait photography this weekend.  I haven't done a lot of this type of work, or, should I say, I haven't tried to be serious about it.  I just thought I'd try it to see how I could do if I set my mind to it.  Popup Linkgetting Popup Linkserious

Y'all know I've had a boat load of dust on my sensor.  I was at my wits end today, and thought I'd try something.  I have a glass cleaning cloth that I got from my optometrist; I just remembered that today.  So, I got to thinking about it, and those kind of cloths don't attract dust.....so.....I committed a cardinal sin today.  I set my camera to "clean sensors", used the cloth on it, and got almost all of my spots off.  Mind you, I was scared to death; I was very gentle and cleaned it twice that way.  Anyway, I feel better about taking photos now......maybe I won't have to spend HOURS in Adobe removing so many spots.....Popup Linkbefore Popup Linkafter The last shot still has some dust, like I said, but I can live with it.

Sorry this is such a long post.....I only have two more shots for you....
Popup LinkMale ruby Popup LinkThis morning's sunrise

Hope y'all enjoy!


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  • lilbit 5/28/06 8:00 PM
    wow! the portraits are fantastic! You did good girl, and I love the tractor. I flinched when I read how you cleaned your sensor...LOL

  • RedHead79 5/28/06 8:00 PM
    Oh my gosh I love "getting." Were these posed or just random shots?

  • surferguy 5/28/06 8:02 PM
    Damn... I wanted to be first ... the portraits are... extrordinary.... beautiful.. fanfrickingtastic.. Lil didnt say that... nor did she give you a .... Smooooooch... great stuff N.

    - WoooFrigginHoooo...


  • KayN 5/28/06 8:09 PM
    No, not really posed......just kinda having fun... smooooooooch.....right back at 'cha......

    - Ms.N


  • BusyB1965 5/28/06 8:17 PM
    have been gone all day and just got home a few minutes ago...Katie is very good..........just think what they would have been if you weren't doing this just for 'fun' . Like the tractor board... Wow, don't know if I could be 'gentle' enough to use the cloth to clean sensor, but you sure did an super job...if there were that many spots on my I would absolutely be out of my mind. Sunrise is beautiful.........

    - Blessings


  • Pat Rutherford 5/28/06 8:59 PM
    The pictures were beautiful. Love the tractor set and the portraits were awesome.

    - GallivantingPhotographer


  • RogerS 5/28/06 9:38 PM
    Wow, I never knew there was such a problem with dust on sensors. I never have that problem.

  • Sopris 5/28/06 10:36 PM
    getting is awesome!

  • bugaboo 5/29/06 5:51 AM
    Congrats on cleaning your sensors, great job. I would never try it! Your portraits are Wonderful! You should definately do more! Love your theme shots and the humming bird is great.

  • MRQUACKERS 5/29/06 6:36 AM
    Great photos all around. I remember about your dust problem, but didn't think anything could be that bad. Glad you got a handle on it.

    - A quack with an camera


  • Penny 5/29/06 7:30 AM
    Add me to the people who like the portraits. Love the one of Katie.

    - Smile


  • loweho 5/29/06 8:02 AM
    Great theme shots, Kay! though it took a couple seconds to recognize the shotgun shell, duh! Really liked the portraits and the sunrise!

    - Fickle Finger of F8


  • Lidljo 5/29/06 9:37 AM
    All of the pictures are very good. Glad you got rid of your spots. I think that you did a great job on the portraits.

    - Flowers are happiness...


  • sceneangel 5/29/06 9:57 AM
    Really nice job on cleaning up the spots, and your last portrait is so nice.

  • Jump1ok 5/29/06 1:41 PM
    the portraits are good....

    - Misunderstood


  • crzykty 5/29/06 5:17 PM
    These are wonderful, really great. I gotta say if there was a MIP (Most Improved Photographer) award you woudl certainly have my vote. You have been doing such a great job!! Can't wait to see what's next.

  • austinspace 5/29/06 6:35 PM
    the portraits are absolutely terrific! Glad the camera isn't seeing spots so much!

    - here and there


  • jeffrey 5/30/06 7:38 AM
    mrs N, stellar work. you should be proud. :O)

    - believe...


  • KayN 5/30/06 4:34 PM
    Thanks for the comments, y'all!

    - Ms.N


  • Birdie 5/30/06 5:39 PM
    Great portraits!