Giving it a shot...: July 9, 2010

July 9, 2010

Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/320
Av( Aperture Value ) 14.0
ISO Speed 400

Surf's Up!

A popular surfing spot - Smuggler's Cove in Oswald West State Park, OR. Most views were covered by fog this morning.

The ISO speed was an accident, in case you were wondering. I was previously shooting in the forest and had to bump it up. I knew I would forget to change it back!!

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UnknownJuly 9, 2010 at 10:10 PM
An amazing photograph.
Costas
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Prettypics123July 10, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Love this photo. The misty look is incredible and the placement of the surfer is perfect.
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DijeaJuly 10, 2010 at 2:23 PM
Love the surfer. Exellent shot.
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ClytieJuly 12, 2010 at 10:10 AM
A hauntingly mysterious shot. This is a picture that I could see being a poster, or a calendar page, or in a book. Absolutely beautiful.

P.S. - I love Oswald West State Park - one of my favorites. I have many pictures from there ... but none as wonderful as this one.
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Andrey DorokhovJuly 13, 2010 at 4:38 AM
Very nice! I love the contrast of the board
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A New Year

Back in November, 2009, I promised myself that I would give this a shot until the first of the new year. Here it is a new decade. I was hoping to improve my skills by having a photo daily. Looking back over the past few months, I believe that this journal has helped me in more ways than I can describe.

One of the days missing - December 4th - was the day that I was diagnosed with cancer. If you've been reading, you may have read a few references to my illness in some posts. I plan to continue my project, cancer or not. I may even talk about it a bit more here. I don't want to change the "tone" in my photography (or this blog), but I am here to tell a story through my eyes, my feelings, my emotions. I will be running the gamut of them.... some days fear, sadness, anger, indifference, gratitude and love. I'm hoping it has some impact.

My journey to recovery has begun - I am in the midst of a rigorous treatment plan consisting of radiation and chemo therapies. I still have several weeks to go, and have my good days and bad. There may be some days I may not feel up to taking photos or writing, but I'm working on finding my balance. I can tell you that I still find peace and therapy in what I'm doing with my camera and this journal. In some regards this may be one of the things to help me through. I don't want to be defined by this illness, or my journey to overcome this illness.

Even more than my contribution to this space, I take pleasure and inspiration by viewing and supporting fellow bloggers with passion for photography. Please have a look at these sites and spaces and see the talent that has sparked my interest in sharing my work and thoughts.

So whatever comes of this page, or me... I am giving it a shot as best as I can. It's a journey, and I am pretty tough. So come on the journey with me, and hang out with me while I take my shots :)

Giving it a shot...

July 9, 2010

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