Learn something new every day if you can

I’ve discovered that attempting (and even succeeding sometimes) to learn something new every day is a great way to enjoy life more and keep one’s brain from atrophying. Since I enjoy many different aspects of photography, there’s always something to learn!

A few weeks ago, I was attempting to learn how to shoot images (indoors) tethered to a computer. The idea is to be able to better see the scene on a larger screen and subsequently rearrange the props in different ways while seeing how the changes will affect the actual look of the photo.

With Easter coming up next week, I decided to play with some assorted icons of the season – bunnies, tulips and sweets!

When I first began delving into this concept, I ran into some significant issues. However, with the help of Technical Support from Tether Tools and their Smart Shooter 5.8 developers AND guidance from the delightful gentleman who is the proprietor of Fredericton Camera Service, I was finally able to get everything linked up and working.

Today is cloudy, windy and cold, so it seemed like a good time to play with the setup. I rounded up my props, connected everything – and away to the races I went. It was great fun to play with a variety of setups, adjust settings, play with various props, and shoot away. This is my idea of fun when there’s not a lot of joy being outside in the wind, cold and dampness.

Last weekend, the camera club I belong to, Kennebecasis Valley Camera Club, organized a trip to a couple of local churches. It gave us a chance to photograph architectural details and other highlights in both locations, the Trinity Anglican Church and the Kingswood Chapel, both in Sussex.

Since it’s spring, even if Mother Nature is holding back at the moment, bright flowers always bring a smile to everyone’s face. I bought a pot of tulips to watch them bloom, providing at least some cheeriness to this dismal “sprinter” season. (FYI: “sprinter” is when Mother Nature can’t make up her wind – one day it’s winter – the next it’s spring – then back to winter – and so on!).