I've been getting more and more into photography in the past two years, and now own a Canon 300D. I bought the 300D just as the 350D was out, and have no desire to upgrade to a 350 or 400. I held the 400D at a nearby professional camera store as Canon were holding a demonstration of their L series lenses, and also held a 5D. That camera is HUGE! I wouldn't want to own a 5D unless I had a studio or was commissioned for sports photography, neither of which I have any desire for. The 400D is a smaller body, and felt really awkward. My own 300D is small for an SLR, but it *is* an SLR! If we want to go small, we'll buy a compact, right? Like the Fujifilm Finepix. I don't think Canon did the right thing downsizing their entry-level SLRs, but then again, what do I know?

(Yet I wouldn't say no to a 30D or 1D!)


I'm not a talented amateur photographer, but I still enjoy getting out there and shooting. When I started with the compact cameras, landscapes were never my thing, and I think it shows that they don't come naturally to me. I've been taking a lot of landscapes, just because I'm out there. Next week we're off to the Peak District (UK) with Boy, and I know that it's going to pose a great challenge for me to get even just a few great shots.

I'm disappointed that there haven't been any opportunities lately to shoot the kind of image that I think suits my tastes and style. I like focusing on the smaller things, leaving the bigger picture to the imagination, or to a fellow photographer. I am really an opportunist when it comes to photography, next week being the only time there's been a set plan to go and shoot a set subject. Boy and I do a lot of outdoor walking which is something I enjoy, just for being out there, but that hasn't leant itself to finding the smaller picture all too often.


I know I'm not a great photographer, I know that having such a lack of confidence in my shots doesn't help much, but this is hobby that doesn't come naturally that I think I'm going to stick at for a long time to come.


-Anna

So!

we moved house a month ago, and haven't had time to breathe since then. as im writing this, we're taking a break from decorating. it's so close to being done, but for a while i thought it'd never get to that stage.

a new family member is moving in soon. a kitten, a girl, born just 2 days after our first neice was born. sister has a new baby, and so do we.

we've been using acrylics here and there, but dont feel confident posting them at DevArt yet. maybe after some more experiance. the creative edge hasn't left us, but i do wish i was taking more photos. it's just been so hectic around here. =\

life keeps on ticking, and we're doing our best to keep up.

we are capable of so much, yet do so little.

i was on a suspension bridge between two buildings. i can't stay in the building behind me, but the building over the bridge is in darkness, and im afraid. a man takes me by the hand and helps me to climb up onto the side rails. the cars below are mere dots, thousands of speeding bullets moving in synchronism. i look at the man, and although i can't see his face, he nods that it's okay. i lean over, and fall.

i love the sound of the harmonica.