POTD - Harmony On Main

Harmony On Main, a photo by DisHippy on Flickr.

This is a shot that i snapped with my old 50mm f/1.8 last trip on the way out of the Magic Kingdom. I don't know why I haven't posted it yet. I like that certain bit of softness it has and I've always loved how this is tucked over in the corner. The more I think about our upcoming trip, the more I keep going through my shots from 2011. Can't wait to retake and try new shots that I know I can get now that I wouldn't know how to get last trip. Please let me know what you all think as any suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. Enjoy!

POTD - A Blue Eyed Whoopee Trap

A Blue Eyed Whoopee Trap, a photo by DisHippy on Flickr.

This is one of my nephews Colton. This is one of my shots from Easter that I was quite pleased with. All four of my nephews and their baby sister all were fortunate enough to get their mothers bright blue eyes. Which is great for me because of my wanting to shoot so many photos. I loved this one in particular because of his snappy little leather, and the fact that he looks as innocent as possible whilst blowing up a whoopee cushion. LoL. I can't deny loving those eyes though. Please let me know what you all think, as I'm trying my hardest to get better at composing, lighting, and exposing good portraits. Enjoy!

POTD - Teeny-Tiny Spring

Teeny-Tiny Spring, a photo by DisHippy on Flickr.

This shot is from last week when I took a Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 to Missouri Botanical Garden (MOBOT). These flowers were in a large bed off the path inside the temperate greenhouse. These things were extremely small, one of the small round clusters of blooms here was about as big around as a quarter. The colors varied from one another just enough and really stood out against the green. Please let me know what you all think as any suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. Enjoy!

POTD - Good Morning Station

Good Morning Station, a photo by DisHippy on Flickr.

This is another shot that was completely washed out that I was able to semi save in Lightroom and Nik Software. I know it's not the best or most flattering shot, but I'm needing some Disney shots to throw in here and there since it's dreary here at home. It also makes trip planning for October that much more fun. Please let me know what you all think as any suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. Enjoy!

POTD - Frontier Duck

Frontier Duck, a photo by DisHippy on Flickr.

Another shot from our last WDW trip in February/March of 2011. I'm not really sure why I haven't posted this one yet. I think I just don't think about the characters in the park quite as much. Which I should, because they are a bunch of fun to shoot. I think it has something to do with the fact that we don't get down as often as we'd like. Only getting down every two to three years means that our days are really busy. Meeting characters has fallen to a pretty low point on our list. Grabbing a quick photo in between guests, like I did here, is something I need to raise on the list. Filling to frame has always been something I struggle with for some reason, but I think I pulled it off nicely here. Please let me know what you all think as any suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. Enjoy!

POTD - Soft Spring Pink

Soft Spring Pink, a photo by DisHippy on Flickr.

Yesterday I had the day off and a Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR that I borrowed from work. I of course had to run up to Missouri Botanical Garden to get some spring time shots. MOBOT did not disappoint as usual. The 70-200mm didn't hurt either. If anyone doesn't think a lens like this is worth the money, rent it at least. How consistently high the quality output is on that lens is outstanding. Please let me know what you all think as any suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. Enjoy!