For my birthday, my family surprised me with a new camera - a fabulous, complex computer of a camera that I am just now learning to use. I decided to re-photograph this painting using my brand new Nikon digital SLR D5100. I read the manual, and then read the manual again and read it for a third time! There is so much to absorb and try to put into use but the camera is now set to what I think are the ideal settings for me - only time and experimentation will tell. In comparing these photos with the previous set (my very old Sony Cybershot) I find I am much more pleased with the capturing of a color more true to the original and the crisp way that the paint shows up. It's time to retire my old paint covered Sony for this new technology for sure. Please let me know what you think as well.
I also received a shipment of new business cards from Vistaprint. Both sides of my card have the same info so there really is no front or back. The card was fun to design - I love the ability to use my own images and design the card via the internet. Hooray for Vistaprint!
The colors and clarity are fantastic Susan. It's amazing the differences between cameras. I think we artists have to upgrade our cameras regularly. The technology is advancing so quickly, new cameras are old in a year's time.
ReplyDeleteI like your card too. I keep thinking I should have one made, but I'm don't think I'm ready yet. Next year seems more likely now that I've found my genre. I need examples of my portrait abilities before I'm ready to go public.
That is a gorgeous painting; the perspective is spectacular.
Hi, Linda - I think I LOVE this camera. I hope to attend a hunter derby this weekend - those are the kind of photos that will be a true test of my ability to use this new technology. I also have a 300x zoom lens to try - what fun that will be!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you like the painting - thank you :).
First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUSAN! The camera is wonderful...excellent shot of your beautiful paintings!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Hilda - it was a memorable birthday in many respects! I think learning to use this new camera properly will be an ongoing experience
DeleteHappy Birthday my friend!!! I wonder if my paintings will look that awesome if I buy a camera like that!!! LOL Great, great work... as usual.
ReplyDeleteLOL - yes, this camera seems to be magic, Gina! Thank you for your birthday wishes and your support of my work!
DeleteHappy Birthday Susan! Hope your quicker than me to learn the basics of a new camera. Your photos are great as is your painting. Love your new card too-good idea doing your info on both sides.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stephanie - so far I am loving this camera. I had no idea that a camera change could make such a difference - I always thought it was the photographer (me) who was the problem!
DeleteThe business cards are fun and seem to be getting a lot of attention when I give them out.
Susan!
ReplyDeleteGreat work. I love your blog and all your art posts. I love the excitement you bring to all your paintings. Your colors are bold and your brushstrokes daring. I also very much love your subject matter.
(Thanks for visiting my blog the other day.)
And a very happy birthday to you! Enjoy your camera!
Your new art buddy,
Michael
I really appreciate your comment, Michael, and am absolutely thrilled to have you as my new art buddy!
DeleteHappy birthday! I hope the stock of cards will finish very quickly and bring a lot of new activity.
ReplyDeleteIt took me a year to slowly learn my CanonG10 manual and realize what they mean at all in their 140 pages manual)). "Balance of white" is the most important chapter, I think.
Love your art!