31 May 2012

practising



More flowers from the garden. I'm working from home today so just had a little wander round outside with our new camera. I'm really enjoying it, I've been practising on my focusing for now - I'm getting the hang of it slowly. So much to play with it's just so exciting. But what's happened to the weather, it's turned windy, cold and grey. The forecast isn't looking good for the Jubilee weekend, I just hope it picks up. We've loads of stuff going on in the village Sunday and Monday, it would be such a shame if the weather put a dampener on things. I'm going to have a trial run later today of making coronation chicken - I've volunteered myself to make some sandwiches for the Jubilee lunch on Sunday. Since moving here we've hardly met anyone other than our direct neighbours - it's tricky without any little ones to make the introductions and as I spend most of my days either in London or tucked away indoors at the computer I'm not doing well at making friends locally so I'm hoping by getting involved with the spirit of things I might actually meet some people! 

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  1. Alexis31 May 2012 at 19:04

    I'm loving all these lush fauna photos! What camera did you get in the end? Looking forward to more - I need to get out and document our garden - everything is starting to bloom, but I always feel like the photos I take don't really do justice to the real deal!
    Have a lovely weekend, whatever the weather and I hope you make some nice new friends!

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    1. Polly (nice kind of blue)31 May 2012 at 21:02

      Thanks Alexis. We went for the Nikon D5100 in the end, it was slightly more money than I had in mind originally, but I adore it so far!

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  2. Wellies and Vogue31 May 2012 at 21:14

    Theses are lovely.. what lens did you get with the camera..? I couldn't recommend a 50mm one enough - it changed my life! I love learning about photography - it's such a rewarding bobbie.. getting to know your camera and taking photos is the best! enjoy!

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    1. Polly (nice kind of blue)31 May 2012 at 22:08

      Thank you, I bought the camera as a bundle so I've just got the lens it came with at the moment 18-55mm. Thanks for the recommendation though, your images are always stunning so I really appreciate your advice. I need to keep practising and do some more saving before buying another lens!

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  3. Jo1 June 2012 at 11:08

    Congratulations on the new camera, your photos are looking really lovely.

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  4. Unknown3 June 2012 at 21:34

    Gorgeous photos, I have been playing with my new camera too - taking lots of flower photos in the garden. I hope the weather stays nice for tomorrow and you meet some lovely people. xx

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  5. G4 June 2012 at 05:24

    That's ok, I am the same, although I have friends where I live, no little ones as yet. You will get there, it takes time. Are there any photography or craft groups you can go to?

    Hope the Jubilee celebrations go off without a hitch. Love the colours of the flowers x

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  6. Lucent Imagery4 June 2012 at 10:16

    Hello, first time visitor here! The colours in that first photo are divine.

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