Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Archive Dive #3

 When I bought my first digital in 2002, it was a 3 MP Kodak Easy Share, 2004 I bought what I thought I wanted thinking 6 MP would be a faster camera. I wanted one that would fire as fast as I pushed the button, it was 2006 before I got the first Rebel DSLR

 the point of all this blather, is I took great photos with the 3, 6, 12 and 16... we don't have to have a different camera, just keep playing with what we have (says the madsnapper on her 5th camera)
 
 There is a reason the cameras are called Point and Shoot Cameras.... that is what I did at work and sometimes they thought there was lighting from all my snapping.
These photos were taken in 2004 with the Kodak 6 MP

30 comments:

Ginny Hartzler said...

Oh my GOSH! These are stunning in their brilliance, color and sharpness, and detail!!!! I'm wanting to hang every picture I see of yours!!!

BlueShell said...

The camera is important, I agree...but your talent is huge. The photos are fantastic....I love them. Beauty...all around...
Thanks for sharing!
(you have mail)

Kiss

SquirrelQueen said...

Love, love, love these beautiful flowers. Also love the creativity of your first photo, beautiful. I've lost count of my cameras but still say a camera is just a tool, it's all in the eye of the photographer.

Catherine said...

Oh yes ~ playing with your camera is a must! Snap snap snap away. The joys of digital. ;)

Lovely shots Sandra!
xo Catherine

Anonymous said...

How I love your pictures, Sandra! Beautiful flowers!

S. Etole said...

Beautiful shots ... the color is so vivid.

Unknown said...

Great post Sandra, and great lesson. I am in awe of the talent and commentary in your blog. also the other blogger friends I visit.
The creativity of the subjects they display is inspireing.

From the Kitchen said...

Love the color and the composition. Gerbera daisies are a favorite. The fly is not (but good photo anyway).

Best,
Bonnie

Tammy@Simple Southern Happiness said...

Drop jaw, the Gerber's are outstanding, very professional and clarity. It takes a good eye and you sure have it, you know your way around a camera.

AudreyO said...

I really love the reds. When I'm out walking I love to focus on just one flower, all the color, each petal etc. Nice shots :)

Auntie sezzzzzz... said...

Yes, yes, yes... I understand. You are telling us that one can do wonders, with whatever camera they have at present.

And you do.

But!!!

'Tis not just the camera, Dear One. Needed, is the person wielding the camera... Needed is a smart, able to learn easily, competent, patient and smart person, wielding the camera.

You are those things!!!!!

Not all of us, are thus. Sad to say. But being honest, I am so saying.

You have "an eye" and an ability!!!

"Fiction is life
with the dull bits left out"

~Clive James

TexWisGirl said...

i like that last one - such soft tones.

Kymberly Foster Seabolt said...

Anyone can dabble with the tools of art.

Only an artist can make them sing!

penny said...

Pop went the vivid reds then came the lovely sunny yellow.
Beautiful as always, Sandra.
:)

Betty Manousos said...

oh, thank you for brightening my day!

what fantastic flower shots and colours!

well done!

Ruth Hiebert said...

In the right hands any camera can give good pictures,as these show. The whole idea is to have fun,at least that is my idea.

Rose said...

These are beautiful and I want to say before you change it and I forget...I love that header shot!!!

Anonymous said...

I love these photos, beautiful colors. I love taking close ups of flowers. I like your header photo - makes me wishing for Spring :)

George said...

You got some wonderful pictures from your point-and-shoot. You've clearly shown that it is the photographer -- not the camera -- which is most important.

Ann said...

All so true. I love all your shots. I was going through some old files the other day and I think I'll be doing a little archive diving myself :)

Deb said...

beautiful photos Sandra...you have a great eye....

Marie said...

These are all so pretty and colorful. And so life like...looks like I could reach out and touch it.
Your header is absolutel gorgeous!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Love seeing all of the flowers--especially the colors. Colors are so important for us (who are experiencing winter) to see this time of year especially... Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Betsy

LC said...

I enjoyed your walk down the digital ohotography memory lane. It is amazing the changes digital made in my life. Hooray for computers and digital cameras!

Susannah said...

Hi Sandra....it is so fun to go archive diving with you. You have such a wonderful talent! Beautiful reds! I love Gerbera daisies! Wow! These are so good!

Cheryl @ TFD said...

These are stunning photos, Sandra. You definitely have the touch! Great work!

Tipper said...

Such rich color!

MedaM said...

Wonderful photos from your archive, Sandra! Those gerbera flowers are so gorgeous and you captured their beauty beautifully.

EG CameraGirl said...

It's amazing how far digital cameras have come but really your first photos were darn GOOD!

Chatty Crone said...

Sandra these are gorgeous. Are you saying we don't need a great camera just a lot of practice? sandie