Posts: annacady | Ugly Hedgehog

TRANSPORTATION - January 5 - 7, 2017

Hi Everyone, I haven't been active for a long time. This year will be a better year I am sure.

Water Transportation

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Saw this man beside the road in Ireland!

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Feb 1, 2015 20:40:22 #

Challenge 2-2-4-2015 Red

Agnesm wrote:

Time to start a new challenge. i know that Nan has a site on red, but since this month has valentines day in it and a person thinks of red I though that I would have it for a challenge. Let us see what you come up with that is red. Will be putting on more in the days to come.

I have been absent for a while. Needed to take care of cancer and things like that. But I am back on my feet, so far behind I will never catch up!! You all encouraged me more than you know because even when I was not posting or commenting, I was enjoying the different challenges and learning from them, even without a camera in my hand. Here is a cold cardinal that came to the branch outside my window this week.

Cold Cold Cardinal

Oct 5, 2014 22:32:32 #

Challenge FREE SUNDAY October 5, 2014

Yes, Father Hennepin.

Irenejb wrote:

Father Hennepin State Park Anna? Lucky you!! I visited 2-3 weeks ago and we did not see any deer.

Oct 5, 2014 17:29:56 #

Challenge FREE SUNDAY October 5, 2014

Thank you for being so faithful to start the Free Sunday challenge. It was a busy week. I was determined to participate more. I tried. I took pictures of things around the house and none of them turned out decent. I think I may have figured out what I was doing wrong, time will tell. It was discouraging so yesterday I went to one of our state parks just to relax and maybe get some fall pictures. I did not see many trees with beautiful colors but I did see this nice creature. I got so excited I forgot to check my camera and I had it set to all the wrong settings for this shot, but was happy to see this little guy on my computer anyway.

Roadrunner wrote:

Been a busy week, folks and we viewed some really nice ideas of photography. Thumbs up to you all!

Have not replied much as I'm singing the Working Man's Blues these days, but I have seen every photo.

As you know, F.S. includes your best of the week along with those you have which pertain to the Challenges of the past week.

White Deer licking her lips

Hiding in the Grass

Sep 28, 2014 22:19:01 #

Challenge FREE SUNDAY September 28, 2014

That had to be an exciting photo opp! Lived the pictures.

I recently went on a restored train ride. I loved it. Every Friday night and Saturday they do a bed and breakfast ride. Wouldn't that be fun?

PAToGraphy wrote:

I am also posting early. Busy afternoon and tomorr... (show quote)

Sep 28, 2014 22:16:48 #

Challenge FREE SUNDAY September 28, 2014

Your trees are farther along in color than those around me. They look so pretty. I love Indian Summer!

Did you illuminate part of that cemetery picture with a flash light or other light?

Roadrunner wrote:

Well now, Indian Summer here, beautiful weather (here in Québec anyway) and it should be a great day to break photography laws bu shooting outside of the blue hours.

What did you shoot this past week? Got any leftovers from the two Challenges? Bring'em on.

Had a good week and would like to thank lhammer & anna for their participation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aae_RHRptRg

Sep 28, 2014 18:41:38 #

Challenge 9-25 to 9-27 Using White Balance to Enhance Color

THANK YOU!! I marked that site and will check it out after my small group tonight.

ThomJ4 wrote:

Anna, This was an excellent challenge. I learned ... (show quote)

Sep 27, 2014 22:41:16 #

Challenge 9-25 to 9-27 Using White Balance to Enhance Color

Thank you all for all the post and the encouraging words. I am really to proceed in my progress after all finished is better than perfect!

For those who missed tomorrow's link it is up and running, Roadrunner has already posted. You can find it at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-247747-1.html#4167652

Sep 27, 2014 22:30:49 #

Challenge 9-25 to 9-27 Using White Balance to Enhance Color

I have never changed my white balance as much as I did in the last couple of weeks. I can tell you one thing, I know where to find it quickly now!! The "warm" feel is what got me interested in experimenting with WB as it is supposed to really enhance the fall colors.

suejay50 wrote:

Annacady - a very interesting topic and one I will explore when I get back home and have more time to spend with camera! I usually leave my white balance on cloudy as it gives a 'warm' feel to the image but I can see from the above that it might not always be the best setting. Indoors cloudy is not the first choice obviously.... but I do struggle with the different lightings indoors..... and thank goodness for PP where one can adjust it!

Sep 27, 2014 22:28:11 #

Challenge 9-25 to 9-27 Using White Balance to Enhance Color

Thank you so much catgirl for helping with the comments. I really appreciate it.

catgirl wrote:

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annacady - very nice start

Irenejb - like the water lily

fish9x - love the last one

Clicker - aways liked ladybugs

Sep 27, 2014 22:27:16 #

Challenge 9-25 to 9-27 Using White Balance to Enhance Color

I try to bring the old manual out once or twice a year to force myself to learn something new. I thought those images were called a Cady!! I think we have all done that.

I have gotten a lot of encouragement to use PP and it looks to me like you will be able to save a lot of those "Hammers."

lhammer43 wrote:

So good to see another willing soul step in to hos... (show quote)

Sep 27, 2014 22:19:35 #

Challenge 9-25 to 9-27 Using White Balance to Enhance Color

You are so gracious! I thought they loaded them all because it was so much easier for them!! You are teaching me more than you know.

Thanks so much for commenting on the post today. I hope you have a wonderful day with your Grandson tomorrow. I loved your story of how you and he analyzed professional pictures. And what great discoveries he made. You are a great grandma.

PAToGraphy wrote:

How right he is, but I try to remember how important the 125 shots were to the person who took them and just scroll through them!

Sep 27, 2014 22:16:06 #

Challenge 9-25 to 9-27 Using White Balance to Enhance Color

Wonderful subject! I am so glad Old Faithful blew even though a cloud came over at the same time. Thanks for posting. And thanks for commenting. I was away from the computer for long periods today so really appreciate your comments for all the posters.

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annacady wrote:

When I signed up to host these three days with the topic of Using White Balance to Enhance Color

annacady One from yesterdays day trip to Yellowstone. I had the camera all ready to shoot everything set for the Bright sun great when Old Faithful blew it was at the same time a cloud passed over.

Sep 27, 2014 15:53:33 #

Challenge 9-25 to 9-27 Using White Balance to Enhance Color

Thank You!! That is good advice. I will compete with myself for improvement.

PAToGraphy wrote:

Thanks, annacady. A little advice, I look at what others post and often ask myself "how'd they do that? Wonder if I could." And I try. If I don't try and take a risk, I'll never improve. I critique my stuff and think of things I should have/could have done differently - and next time I try at least 1 thing different. My point? I look to others for inspiration and instruction, but I compete with myself. Does that make any sense? For me, every image is a learning opportunity.

Sep 27, 2014 11:53:28 #

Challenge 9-25 to 9-27 Using White Balance to Enhance Color

During his speech he kept reminding us that he had barely scratched the surface as far as research was concerned, but he sure gives food for thought. How many times has a friend posted all 125 pictures of their vacation on social media when at least 75 of them should have been deleted because of poor quality!

ThomJ4 wrote:

Thank you for posting the link to his masters research paper. I found his statistics very interesting.