<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Photo Tip Friday - Setting the White Balance </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2728208_yB6EP#154767052_BWQK5-A-LB"><img style="width: 300px; height: 210px;" src="http://www.photographybykml.com/Stock-Images/Objects/Food/sberry2/154767052_BWQK5-S.jpg" alt="red ripe strawberries against a white background " /></a><br /><br /><br />In the days of old, we never had to worry about setting the white balance on our cameras.<br /><br />But we did have to purchase the correct film for the lighting conditions that we would be shooting in.<br /><br />Many of the point and shoot cameras today have an "auto" setting for the white balance, and the camera determines what it is before it takes the shot.<br /><br />It somewhat works - most of the time.<br /><br />But we have all seen those "yellow-hued" photos that we get sometimes when shooting indoors under artificial lighting.<br /><br />The camera didn't choose too well that time.<br /><br />These settings can all be set manually depending on where you are, and what the lighting conditions are.<br /><br />My DSLR has outdoor settings that include bright sun, overcast, and shade. And I must remember each time I am outside to adjust for the correct setting.<br /><br />There are also settings for indoor use and the different artificial lighting conditions.<br /><br />The camera also allows one to make a custom white balance setting for any of these conditions.<br /><br />The camera is aimed at a gray card and it determines the correct "balance" for the light.<br /><br />It is more accurate, but I have found there to be little difference between that method and the preset ones in the camera.<br /><br />Of course, I usually only shoot outdoors. If I did a lot of studio work, this method would be the one to use.<br /><br />So if you find that you are sometimes getting some funky colored photos, or the colors don't look just right in the view screen compared to the actual scene, try adjusting your white balance.<br /><br />It will make all the difference.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-6985721254124441621?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/gN7w64T4GAU" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >R is for Rippled Sand............</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2732445_4956R#469874954_YQfVC-A-LB"><img style="width: 300px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.photographybykml.com/Textures/Textures/sandrip/469874954_YQfVC-S.jpg" alt="rippled sand along the ocean " /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />The tide was on it's way out and it left a unique rippled pattern behind in the sand.<br /><br />The day was chilly - no little feet running around in the wet sand yet so I was able to grab this neat pattern before it was gone.<br /><br />Totally sculpted by Mother Nature herself, no human could do a finer job.<br /><br />The ocean's footprint in the sand.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span><span style="font-family:arial;">This is the fifth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this <a style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);" href="http://abcwednesdayround3.blogspot.com/">site</a> for the details.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-6746963823480992264?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/8eVwCA8Ckts" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />An Overdue Thank You </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2893226_3nim9#193495241_ZQE7y-A-LB"><img style="width: 300px; height: 210px;" src="http://www.photographybykml.com/Stock-Images/Concepts/Symbols/redhrt/193495241_ZQE7y-S.jpg" alt="red heart on a white background" /></a><br /><br /><br />I owe a big thank you from the bottom of my heart to Dorothy L, over at <a style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);" href="http://selfesteemblogforwomen.blogspot.com/">Womens Self Esteem</a> blog.<br /><br />She has honored me by featuring my blog and website in her <a href="http://www.womensselfesteem.com/marchnewsletter09.html">monthly newsletter</a>.<br /><br />This month she shared with us her thoughts as she prepared for her journey to return to her family in Canada.<br /><br />She left us with some great quotes and beautiful videos as well - including one of my favorites - the Celtic Woman. <br /><br />I wish her and her daughter a safe journey in returning to our northern climate and hope the settling in goes smoothly.<br /><br />We all look forward to your encouraging words and thought provoking posts.<br /><br />Take care, my friend!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" width="125" border="0" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-5447773292317108819?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/0Qj3mr8QR0g" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Photo Tip Friday - Overcast Days </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2707359_T83qU/2/261592086_3z4iv"><img style="width: 300px; height: 210px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/261592086_3z4iv-S.jpg" alt="the harbor breaker wall on an overcast day " /></a><br /><br /><br />Picture perfect days with blue skies and fluffy white clouds don't always work into our schedules when it comes to taking photos on a trip.<br /><br />When having to work with what we have - it isn't always bad to have an overcast day.<br /><br />A slight cloud cover at sunrise or sunset can make for some pretty dramatic colors.<br /><br />Even though a cloud cover can make for less light, what is available is a more even light - no harsh shadows and contrasts to avoid or work around.<br /><br />Landscapes can get a bit boring when the sky is all white - it gives a flat, washed-out look to the image, so try to include less of the sky in a landscape on a completely overcast day.<br /><br />Even though it was overcast in the above landscape image, I still used my polarizer - and it was able to pick up a bit of definition in the clouds.<br /><br />So not all is lost on an overcast day. By looking at things a bit differently, it can work out after all!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-487850333758414156?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/VLh3FJp3Hek" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Q is for Quiet............</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2728477_994k9#431358914_iDofx"><img style="width: 200px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.photographybykml.com/Sports/Sports/sailcol/431358914_iDofx-S.jpg" alt="a teen boy fishing along the river " /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Nary a sound as this sailboat glided through the water.<br /><br />An occasional puff of wind would flap the sail - but still much quieter than the boat engines that took us out to our fishing spot.<br /><br />It was a pleasure to watch this boat float by - all powered by the wind.<br /><br />No pollution, free power, and blessed quiet!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span><span style="font-family:arial;">This is the fifth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this <a style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);" href="http://abcwednesdayround3.blogspot.com/">site</a> for the details.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-2537029286737522219?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/WfDflrv9OD0" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Symmetrical Reflection - My World</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2707359_T83qU/3/666216446_LdwLz"><img style="width: 300px; height: 210px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/666216446_LdwLz-S.jpg" alt="colorful maple leaves on the ground in the autumn" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Ultra smooth water without a ripple of wind.<br /><br />Late afternoon sun that gives just the right atmosphere.<br /><br />Clouds and trees reflected perfectly in the water.<br /><br />Mother Nature at her finest makes for a great photo!<br /><br />And I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://showyourworld.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/kjpweb/MyWorld/mwtwhite.jpg" alt="MWT White" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-4914096332854583018?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/_vmE6bEGKI0" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Photo Tip Friday - Other Details Too </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2893226_3nim9/3/319884160_fhWHu"><img style="width: 300px; height: 210px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/319884160_fhWHu-S.jpg" alt="large power lines in the country " /></a><br /><br /><br />A bit of a different tip for today.<br /><br />I love to explore new areas when taking photos, and I always try to make sure I have what I am going to need with me for my equipment. <br /><br />For sure, I will always find something - even just walking under the power lines will yield something worth photoing.<br /><br />New views, plants, rocks - my eyes are always open for something.<br /><br />With the powerlines humming above us as we walk along, we stopped under one set to take a break - sitting on the concrete base so we are off the ground.<br /><br />I'm interested in looking through the viewfinder, my husband is scanning the scenery for any wildlife.<br /><br />Both absorbed in our actions, we were not paying too much attention to our very immediate surroundings.<br /><br />And that was our downfall.<br /><br />It's chilly outside and we are in a shrubby area with tall grass - and the soil is rather sandy.<br /><br />Perfect for tracking the wildlife.<br /><br />And perfect for one of nature's big menaces.<br /><br />Ticks - lots of them.<br /><br />I saw one on my husband - and he was just like velcro - no brushing him off.<br /><br />Then I looked down - they were all through the grass and climbing up - towards me.<br /><br />My first thought - I should have tucked my jeans in my boots, then sprayed all my clothing with repellent.<br /><br />One of the details I forgot about - it will not happen again.<br /><br />Need to think beyond just the equipment!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-6299175142029690602?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/VVlNXZEWKkc" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >P is for People............</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2910798_UptNc/2/317036001_c8G6X"><img style="width: 300px; height: 210px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/317036001_c8G6X-S.jpg" alt="a teen boy fishing along the river " /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />People photography is not something that I am very good at.<br /><br />It takes me so long to get everything just so in the viewfinder, that my subjects loose patience with me very quickly.<br /><br />And when they start getting agitated, it doesn't make for a very good photo.<br /><br />So, other than family photos, I try to take unexpected people photos - from a distance, or just pieces of people.<br /><br />Sometimes it's a hand holding something, or the side of the face.<br /><br />Different, but it works for me, and of course, my poor impatient subjects!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span><span style="font-family:arial;">This is the fifth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this <a style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);" href="http://abcwednesdayround3.blogspot.com/">site</a> for the details.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" width="125" border="0" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-319947443858271498?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/MYIxu3Hu_JA" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Fallen Leaves - My World</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2944144_RhmCM/1/158970612_V4Vju"><img style="width: 300px; height: 210px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/158970612_V4Vju-S.jpg" alt="colorful maple leaves on the ground in the autumn" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />The trees are all bare now and the colorful leaves have spread their vibrant beauty on the ground.<br /><br />Within a couple days they will be brown and dry.<br /><br />But that is not all bad - I have always enjoyed hearing them crunch under foot as we walk over them in the yard.<br /><br />The oaks will be the last to shed their leaves then the task of gathering them all up will begin.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://showyourworld.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/kjpweb/MyWorld/mwtwhite.jpg" alt="MWT White" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-2816846540830761268?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/y1ko9CjLq8Q" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Working on Etsy Shop </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2707359_T83qU/1/143462565_rTm45"><img style="width: 300px; height: 190px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/143462565_rTm45-S.jpg" alt="trees and water reflections in the autumn " /></a><br /><br /><br />I have been taking a closer look at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/photosbykml"><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);">Etsy</span></a> lately and have decided to work on setting up a shop.<br /><br />I opened an account there about a year ago but never really did anything with it.<br /><br />After looking at some of the beautiful works of art from several blogs that I visit, I figured it would be another outlet, and it is really quite reasonable to list on there.<br /><br />It is also very easy to list items on the site.<br /><br />I have found that I need to resize my images - they are too large to upload the originals. It is an extra step that I will only do for certain photos.<br /><br />It is still a work in progress for me, and if anyone has advice - I am all ears!<br /><br />I have added a link to the side bar if anyone is interested.<br /><br />I am happy to be a part of the Etsy community - there are some really talented artists out there!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-1730506442570691063?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/2vv3-7Wa-_o" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Photo Tip Friday - EXIF Info </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2707359_T83qU/3/532944182_dfKSG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 200px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/532944182_dfKSG-S.jpg" alt="trees and mountains in the autumn " /></a><br /><br /><br />In the days before digital cameras, the best a photographer could do to remember all the camera settings for an image was to write them down for each shot.<br /><br />Very time consuming and confusing and not always practical to do.<br /><br />Digital photography allows the photographer to have all the camera settings, date, time, and even the lens focal length at their fingertips with a click of the mouse - for every photo they take with their camera.<br /><br />This is known as the EXIF info or metadata for the image.<br /><br />It records the shutterspeed, f-stop number, ISO, size, and many other settings including the flash settings too.<br /><br />I tried to show the EXIF screen for the above image, but I could not get it to come through on this post.<br /><br />When viewing your images on your computer, right click on the photo, and click "properties" on the drop down box.<br /><br />From there, click on the "image" tab and scroll down a bit. The header reads: EXIF.<br /><br />All of the camera settings are listed under that header.<br /><br />It is a great learning tool for a beginner, and it makes life a lot easier for the more experienced!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-6615038754163358500?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/X49vaNvDTz0" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >O is for Oak Leaf Floating............</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2702294_e3NUS/11/693331739_4aoSs"><img style="width: 300px; height: 210px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/693331739_4aoSs-S.jpg" alt="an oak leaf floating in the ocean beside some seaweed" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I know it doesn't look like it is in the water, but this leaf is floating on top of it.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The <a href="http://photographybykml.blogspot.com/2009/10/photo-tip-friday-my-favorite-filter.html"><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);">polarizer</span></a> is doing such a good job, it completely removed the glare from the water and allowed us to see under the surface.<br /></div><br />The incoming tide had a gentle flow against the rocks and the seaweed beneath the surface was slowly swaying back and forth.<br /><br />I was lucky to enough to grab the shot before the leaf was pushed against the rocks by the water.<br /><br />I like the splash of color that the leaf gives to the whole scene, and if you view the larger image, all of the little details become much clearer.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span><span style="font-family:arial;">This is the fifth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this <a style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);" href="http://abcwednesdayround3.blogspot.com/">site</a> for the details.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-4667354374296162983?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/Ezy2o8gCluw" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Old Bridge Reflection - My World</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2824005_YBL3L/5/400077442_GVFQf"><img style="width: 300px; height: 210px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/400077442_GVFQf-S.jpg" alt="reflection in the water of an old bridge" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Once used for just trains, this old bridge was converted to vehicle traffic many years ago.<br /><br />It's old and rusty but still quite sturdy as it stretches the short distance over the small river.<br /><br />There was plenty of water to catch the reflection - usually it is quite low in the summer with mostly rocks showing.<br /><br />Almost looks abstract with the upsidedown bridge.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://showyourworld.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/kjpweb/MyWorld/mwtwhite.jpg" alt="MWT White" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-3881566045773380116?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/bw7KOuJNEdk" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Pussy Willows </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2702294_e3NUS/10/628833328_NC3wz"><img style="width: 300px; height: 220px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/628833328_NC3wz-S.jpg" alt="macro of soft pussy willow buds in the spring " /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />These were taken this past spring - soft willow buds that we grew up calling <a style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pussy_willow">pussy willows</a>.<br /><br />They only last a couple of days before the leaves begin to emerge and cast off their soft furry shell.<br /><br />We loved them as kids, and I still look forward to them each spring.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-8426856373345327222?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/D2kjq0jvCCw" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Photo Tip Friday - My Favorite Filter - The Polarizer </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2707359_T83qU/3/469875713_zV298"><img style="width: 300px; height: 200px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/469875713_zV298-S.jpg" alt="blue skies and waters heightened by a polarizer " /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />In last week's <a style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);" href="http://photographybykml.blogspot.com/2009/10/photo-tip-friday-dealing-with.html">post</a> I mentioned a problem that my polarizer filter was causing with my lens.<br /><br />Theresa, over at <a style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);" href="http://outinthebackyard.blogspot.com/">Out in the Backyard</a> asked what a polarizer was used for, and I am glad she did because it is my favorite filter.<br /><br />Everyone loves a deep blue ocean and a beautiful blue sky overhead.<br /><br />Many times the sky seems a bit washed out, and the glare on the water doesn't allow the deep colors to show up in an image.<br /><br />So, how does a photographer get those vivid blues?<br /><br />They use their trusty polarizer filter.<br /><br />And not only does that polarizer make the blue colors more vivid, it enhances the reds and greens also.<br /><br />It effectively removes reflections from glass and water so you can see beneath the surface with more depth.<br /><br />A little piece of magic that I would never be without - especially since I love nature and landscape photography.<br /><br />I keep it on my lens at all times - I have one for each lens.<br /><br />Since this filter "spins" to increase the polarizing effect, you can effectively turn it so that it doesn't work at all if you do not need it.<br /><br />One thing to keep in mind if you keep it on the camera at all times - you need to adjust your exposure.<br /><br />As with all filters, it is another "layer" for the light go through, and adjusting for the exposure compensates for this.<br /><br />A circular polarizer is a must for digital cameras with autofocus lenses. A Linear one does not work with an AF lens.<br /><br />Keep in mind that the polarizer also tends to "cool" down the overall tone of the image, so I recommend a Moose's Polarizer filter which includes an 81a warming filter built into it to put the "warmth" back into the photo.<br /><br />Spending a little more for a quality polarizer is really worth it in the end - it is the best little helper a photographer can have!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-2604998586385655067?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/LJiK5_Vyj9Q" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >N is for Nest............</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2824005_YBL3L/6/448735499_q9xFm"><img style="width: 250px; height: 300px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/448735499_q9xFm-S.jpg" alt="moon rising over the power plant in the summer" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />This is the most unique sundial I have ever seen. Mama bird feeding her babies in the nest with the stretched worm casting the shadow that is needed to tell the time.<br /><br />This is a scan from a slide that I took over 25 years ago. <br /><br />No matter how much I try, I cannot remember where I found this little work of art.<br /><br />It would be great to go back there and capture them from a different angle.<br /><br />Perhaps someday the fog will clear and my brain will remember.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span><span style="font-family:arial;">This is the fifth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this <a style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);" href="http://abcwednesdayround3.blogspot.com/">site</a> for the details.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-6196823477866222311?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/k78thR0oc-s" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Thin Ice Forming - My World</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2702294_e3NUS/10/579455874_UmPiQ"><img style="width: 300px; height: 210px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/579455874_UmPiQ-S.jpg" alt="moon rising over the power plant in the summer" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I stumbled upon an interesting meme while visiting a new blog, and I decided I would give it a try.<br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);" href="http://showyourworld.blogspot.com/">My World, Tuesday</a> is the name of the community, and it takes us all over the globe.<br /><br />My contribution for this first post was taken late last autumn.<br /><br />Thin ice was just forming over the lake, but the reflection was still just as beautiful in the late afternoon sunlight.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://showyourworld.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/kjpweb/MyWorld/mwtwhite.jpg" alt="MWT White" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-5589232813860101285?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/DuhpVYwBT9Y" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Photo Tip Friday - Dealing with Vignetting </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2703409_J2xCK/1/682837987_VLoAH"><img style="width: 300px; height: 210px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/682837987_VLoAH-S.jpg" alt="photo showing the effects of vignetting " /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Have you ever heard of the word or term, <a style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vignetting">vignetting</a>?<br /><br />Well, if you look at the image above, I bet you can quickly figure out what it is.<br /><br />This photo has come directly from the camera - no photoshopping, cropping, or adjustments of any kind (something you will very rarely find here).<br /><br />The edges of the photo loose the brightness that composes the center of the image.<br /><br />And what causes this, you may ask.<br /><br />Well, sometimes it is intended, and there are filters available for getting that effect in a photo.<br /><br />But in my case, it was not intended.<br /><br />And it is something that you cannot see through the viewfinder when taking the photo.<br /><br />In the above image, it was caused by a couple of things.<br /><br />First, I used my wide angle lens at it fullest capability.<br /><br />This is usually not a problem most of the time, but I like to keep a polarizer filter on my lens at all times.<br /><br />And unless you specifically purchase a slim (very hard to find a quality one) filter, then the polarizer filter tends to be a rather "thick" piece with a wider rim.<br /><br />The lens in the wide angle position can "see" the edges of the rim, and it shows in the image, darkening the corners.<br /><br />Now, you can get around this by purchasing a step up ring, and getting a bigger filter so it sits out beyond the lens' edges.<br /><br />Filters for wide angle lens are bigger and more expensive, and by using the above method, you need to purchase an even larger filter (and lens cap).<br /><br />As I have found out, it is best to check this out before you purchase your filters so you don't end up with unused, expensive equipment.<br /><br />Or you can use the square filters that fit on any size lens as long as you have the correct mounts.<br /><br />When I finally get to processing this image, a simple crop will easily take care of that unwanted vignetting without taking anything away from the image.<br /><br />I was lucky this time.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-1417359652269310901?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/Jj2BS1hZJTQ" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >M is for Moon............</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2824005_YBL3L/5/382131608_f563K"><img style="width: 300px; height: 210px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/382131608_f563K-S.jpg" alt="moon rising over the power plant in the summer" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I wasn't expecting to catch this view when we headed out to the ocean one morning during the summer.<br /><br />We usually head back home before dark, but the boys wanted to stop for one last chance of catching a fish before we left.<br /><br />Had I known all of this, I would have grabbed my tripod or monopod.<br /><br />When all else fails, setting the camera on a picnic table to avoid any motion works just as well.<br /><br />Now if we head anywhere outside our immediate area, the monopod goes in the car - no matter what!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span><span style="font-family:arial;">This is the fifth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this <a style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);" href="http://abcwednesdayround3.blogspot.com/">site</a> for the details.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-7401732639263994048?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/Hm9fjRxqifA" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Almost Like a Watercolor </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2702294_e3NUS/11/672294636_Rmn9t"><img style="width: 300px; height: 220px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/672294636_Rmn9t-S.jpg" alt="a foggy morning at the breaker wall " /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />It's hard to tell from this small photo, but the reflection in the water of the branches and grasses reminds me of a watercolor painting.<br /><br />It shows the same affect of the way that the water color paint tends to spread across the textured paper.<br /><br />If you click on the image, it will bring you to my website where a larger image can be viewed with more details.<br /><br />It's kind of neat - a textured reflection brought about by a slight wind across the top of the water.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-5976266585987556426?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/kr9Jj4QTXeQ" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Photo Tip Friday - Keep it Dry </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2707359_T83qU/2/261592086_3z4iv"><img style="width: 300px; height: 220px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/261592086_3z4iv-S.jpg" alt="a foggy morning at the breaker wall " /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Today is my 27th wedding anniversary, and we were supposed to spend it at the ocean.<br /><br />Watching the weather forecast all week, I knew it wasn't going to be a bright sunny day, but overcast with a 50% chance of showers in the late afternoon.<br /><br />No problem, I think to myself, I always carry a plastic bag, tucked in the corner of my camera case.<br /><br />Since my gear comes everywhere with me, you just never know, and I don't want it wet.<br /><br />That bag will keep things dry until I can get in the car or inside out of the weather.<br /><br />Well, last night the weather forecast was for rain all day.<br /><br />That little bag was not going to do me any good with that kind of precipitation.<br /><br />So the trip is postponed - too much water for walking humans and cameras today.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-2381206420590932521?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/B5n12rGsdU8" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >L is for Light............</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2702294_e3NUS/1/144221204_zgTqC"><img style="width: 200px; height: 300px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/144221204_zgTqC-S.jpg" alt="red berries along the water's edge in the autumn" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Photography is all about the light - without it, there is nothing for the camera to capture.<br /><br />And sometimes "finding" that light is a really tough.<br /><br />Since I prefer natural light to the studio or flash, I have very little control over what mother nature gives me to work with.<br /><br />Too much and the photo is flat.<br /><br />Too little hides all the delicious details.<br /><br />It doesn't happen very often, but when that right light comes along - it can give me goosebumps.<br /><br />The clouds have to be just right, the sun's position in the sky has to be just so - and I have to be there to "see" it.<br /><br />There are times when I have waited and waited for the right light - it just can't be predicted.<br /><br />Stumbling on it it very exciting too.<br /><br />It's not something that can be explained, but when it appears, you can certainly feel it - and it is the best !<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span><span style="font-family:arial;">This is the fifth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this <a style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);" href="http://abcwednesdayround3.blogspot.com/">site</a> for the details.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-8333008668892758929?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/610DT2sfpl8" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Building a Blog List </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2707359_T83qU/3/563492475_cqVrz"><img style="width: 300px; height: 220px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/563492475_cqVrz-S.jpg" alt="bright red vines in the autumn " /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is a view from the apple orchard that we have been going to for the last 20 years or so.<br /><br />It's a top a big hill, and it has the most fabulous view.<br /><br />We can pick our own apples here, and we usually enjoy an autumn afternoon during the week when it is less busy.<br /><br />On to the title of this post.<br /><br />I have been building a blog list over the last few days of many of the blogs I visit each day while dropping my entrecards.<br /><br />Since so many blogs are leaving that community, I started this list so I don't loose any more great blogs that I enjoy reading.<br /><br />I have been part of that community for almost 2 years, and I have decided to just sit tight for a bit and see what happens over there before I make any decisions.<br /><br />I have found so many terrific blogs over there that I hate to make a rash decision and just leave even though I am not in agreement with their recent changes.<br /><br />My list is an ongoing project, and as I visit each day, I will add more.<br /><br />Even though I don't comment much, I do enjoy reading these blogs, and would miss them greatly if I were to loose track of them.<br /><br />Good thing blogger makes it so easy to add these links, and it even includes when they update with a snippet of the title.<br /><br />A great addition to my blog that I will use to keep up to date with everyone's posts.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-4529767122999006768?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/zABmds8XPQQ" height="1" width="1"/>

<span style="font-family:arial;"><center><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Autumn Leaves </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photographybykml.com/gallery/2702294_e3NUS/10/563491004_ZJbHS"><img style="width: 200px; height: 300px;" src="http://photographybykml.com/photos/563491004_ZJbHS-S.jpg" alt="bright red vines in the autumn " /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A big apology to my readers for not making a post yesterday on Photo Tip Friday.<br /><br />It has been such a busy week, and it wasn't until this morning that<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>I<span style="font-style: italic;"> <span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span> realized I hadn't done a post.<br /><br />As the fall starts to near a close, we start to pick up the pace in our <a style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);" href="http://www.kmlscorner.com/">online store</a> in anticipation of the holidays, and it leaves less time for my photography.<br /><br />I try to grab a few minutes here and there, but with the economy being as it is, the main bread and butter becomes a priority.<br /><br />Will try to keep things going as regular and I appreciate you stopping by.<br /><br />Take care, my friends, and enjoy the beautiful autumn days which pass so quickly!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><script type="text/javascript">addthis_pub = 'kml';addthis_brand = 'Photography by KML';addthis_options = 'favorites, email, digg, delicious, google, stumbleupon, technorati, more';</script><br /><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif" alt="" border="0" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script><br /><!-- AddThis Button END --><br /><br /><br /></center></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4644411200688753286-8944520641275728610?l=photographybykml.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PhotographyByKml/~4/n4JRfwoErUk" height="1" width="1"/>