tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980461930939884387.post7501264538302691212..comments2023-06-21T06:19:24.822-07:00Comments on Chugging Along . . .Photos and Thoughts by Bonnie Martin: 10 on 10: Spring BreakBonnie Jakobsen-Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556674132965092548noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980461930939884387.post-7149209917949858182015-04-14T17:39:03.878-07:002015-04-14T17:39:03.878-07:00I meant to say what I 'like' (not light) ...I meant to say what I 'like' (not light) about abstracts .. . Bonnie Jakobsen-Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556674132965092548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980461930939884387.post-74477492699938728622015-04-14T17:36:56.615-07:002015-04-14T17:36:56.615-07:00Hi--thanks for your kind words. The abstracts are ...Hi--thanks for your kind words. The abstracts are pretty easy. The first one is panned on the water. I usually hand hold the camera (and then straighten as necessary in post) and like the shutter speed to be around 1/30 or 1/15 and just pan at what I would say is a moderate, steady-ish speed. The second one just requires some light on the water and then, just get the lens out of focus. To get more smaller, more defined circles up the f-stop if you like that look, but you'll see the out of focus--'bokeh'--effect through the lens. And the third one is just a large aperture on the shimmering sand to get the 'bokeh' all around--I focused a spot somewhere in the middle. What I light, especially, about abstracts is all the choices in post--it's an abstract so nothing about it has to look real :) I hope you go out and play!Bonnie Jakobsen-Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556674132965092548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980461930939884387.post-79802857889907942812015-04-14T10:59:05.921-07:002015-04-14T10:59:05.921-07:00These are wonderful photos of such a lovely spring...These are wonderful photos of such a lovely spring break! I'm sure your kiddos will love looking back on the annual adventure with great love and memories! Your abstracts are sensational! You've totally inspired me to go out and play! Any tips you'd like to share? :D Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980461930939884387.post-22748641791772558122015-04-12T09:16:37.669-07:002015-04-12T09:16:37.669-07:00Kristina, we have had some stormy weather (though ...Kristina, we have had some stormy weather (though nothing devastating like other areas of the Midwest) and, now, have beautiful Spring weather. Today will be 70. Looks like next week will be pretty good, but with some rain and thunderstorms--par for the course in April, though. I hope you have a great trip to the Midwest--Illinois, right?<br />Bonnie Jakobsen-Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556674132965092548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980461930939884387.post-31546481352530059552015-04-11T08:48:18.353-07:002015-04-11T08:48:18.353-07:00Okay...Let me try this again...maybe third time is...Okay...Let me try this again...maybe third time is the charm! I switched browsers. I love, love, love all of your images here and I'm so happy you get such an amazing get away with your family each year. The abstracts are my faves as is the shot of fence and the shadow. You have an amazing eye!Kim Bajorekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383327182278656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980461930939884387.post-51171834153693733072015-04-11T07:36:31.357-07:002015-04-11T07:36:31.357-07:00Looks like you all had a terrific time. I love al...Looks like you all had a terrific time. I love all your photos....I am especially drawn to the image of the fence and the beautiful emerald waters. Oh and that water abstract is gorgeous too! And the Pickle Factory sounds like the name of a restaurant that any kid would love. I hope the nice spring weather keeps for you in Indiana. We are actually headed your way next week. Kristina Rust Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13542802435136603259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980461930939884387.post-59138530938398246792015-04-10T10:36:09.534-07:002015-04-10T10:36:09.534-07:00What a nice getaway! Kids look very happy jumping ...What a nice getaway! Kids look very happy jumping on the sand and playing in the water! I would love to be in these emerald waters too! The abstracts turned out awesome and I also love all the lines of the second image!Welcome on Boardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326382253698525784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980461930939884387.post-48933866089020376422015-04-10T09:02:55.843-07:002015-04-10T09:02:55.843-07:00What a gorgeous place! The emerald green is so stu...What a gorgeous place! The emerald green is so stunning but my favorite is the last photo, shimmering light on sand. I love that you have a time and place for just the four of you (although I'm petitioning to be adopted into your family so I can go too :))Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08582558688012594308noreply@blogger.com