New member from Latrobe, PA
Sep 11, 2011 10:21:36 #
tanager
Loc: Southwest PA
Hi everyone! My name is Lori Zurfluh DeGarmo. I have always enjoyed photography, starting out with a little brownie camera as a kid. I've never owned a "good" camera, but that didn't stop me from taking pictures! Anyway, all I've got now is a Kodak EasyShare C340, but I've managed to get some fairly good shots with it (I think?). I'd like to post a few and see what folks think. Also, I'd love to graduate to a better camera some time soon & would love advice on what to get when I'm ready.
Was "out on a limb" to get this shot!
Seeing things eye to eye with a turtle
Looks like a decoy, but it IS real!!
Same duck, one moment later
Sep 11, 2011 11:09:12 #
I like the turtle the best - light may be a little harsh, but nice framing & colors. Both of the ducks seem to lack some sharpness, but again you have a nice perspective. Nice to see you get down to their level - makes for a warmer photo. #1 to me is somewhat confusing, I understand this is a fallen tree laying down towards the water but I see where it could be or is a reflection. The focus seems very good. Thanks for sharing. I have added one that is all togather different, but then I often do that. Thanks for sharing.
Sep 11, 2011 13:09:51 #
tanager
Loc: Southwest PA
Hi there! Thank you so much for your comments. The thing about #1 that I actually like about it is the confusion it causes (haha!). Your photo is gorgeous. Where was it taken? Do you have any more from the same site? I'd love to see them. Oh, the turtle was a very interesting fellow. I didn't realize it was a turtle at first because his head was not out. After very gently tapping his shell, he came out to see what was going on. He eventually stretched his neck out too I'll attach that photo, although I don't think it's very good photographically speaking. Thanks again.
tanager
tanager
Sep 11, 2011 13:30:56 #
That turtle almost looks like he/she is resting it's head on the rock - kinda of a like a dog will stick it's jaw on a table. Love the texture on it's shell. I'm going to take a few minutes and see if I can't adjust the saturation to try to pull it out. As to the picture I have a boat load of church pictures, The previous one and this one I took just a week ago in Washington at the National Basillca. I have not looked at most of them yet but here is one from a side aisle.
Sep 11, 2011 13:42:53 #
I love your first photo as well as the bad pun. Note that it is not the camera that makes a great photo it is the photographer Ansel Adams with an instamatic will take better photos than a talentless hack with a nikon d-3. the best tool you have to improve your photos is located between your ears.. :thumbup: By the way i forget which beer comes from latrobe, iron city or yingling?
Sep 11, 2011 18:50:41 #
Hi Lori and welcome!
Your photos are beautiful! Great job. Love all of them.
Congratulations from a fellow Pennsylvanian.
:)
Your photos are beautiful! Great job. Love all of them.
Congratulations from a fellow Pennsylvanian.
:)
Sep 12, 2011 02:54:07 #
tanager
Loc: Southwest PA
Hi, Sinatraman! I love Sinatra too. My husband & I are both singers. The beer that was made in Latrobe was Rolling Rock, with the famous number "33" on the label; made from mountain spring water!! Unfortunately, it hasn't been made here in years--now Rolling Rock is made somewhere in NJ??? BTW, I live 3 blocks from the brewery. I think they're making some kind of microbrew now. At times you can smell the hops wafting thru the air. Thank you so much for your encouraging comments. It means a lot! :-D
Sep 12, 2011 02:56:23 #
tanager
Loc: Southwest PA
Thank you so much, Phyllis! What a wonderful site this is--it is so nice to get feedback (esp. positive!).
Sep 12, 2011 03:03:29 #
tanager
Loc: Southwest PA
@notnoBuddha--Wow! What a difference adjusting the saturation level made! It almost looks like another photo. What a gorgeous church. I'll have to check it out next time I visit my brother in that area. Did you have difficulty with lighting? BTW, I checked out your website. It's absolutely fantastic. I'll have to take more time to read all the interesting items you've got there. Like the music too--nice touch. Thanks again for your nice comments.
Sep 13, 2011 21:14:31 #
Sep 13, 2011 21:42:25 #
now I am seriously depressed. No more rolling rock in latrobe? I mean your town name sounds like you should have a brewery. now brewed in New Jersey? oh well next thing you gonna tell me is that budweiser is owned by the belgians. :lol:
Sep 14, 2011 20:37:13 #
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