Bloom on Bloom
Why do I fear experimentation so much? It’s not like I have anything to lose but a little time. Since I’m doing this mostly for myself, I can only disappoint me, right? For some reason that’s been a problem lately. It’s kept me from doing a lot of things.
Independence Day was a chance to force myself to do something new. Fireworks don’t happen every day, at least not around here, so I wanted to make the opportunity count. I read up on bulb-setting long-exposure technique and made sure I had everything I needed. Thought about it for days before. I was psyched up and ready to get some great shots.
It got dark, the time came, and I … felt like I was going to freeze up. I have no idea why. I had to make myself start. Once I did, it was no big deal. That’s how it usually goes, so I should see the pattern for what it is. The results weren’t spectacular, but again, as usual, I learned something by doing and came up with a handful of shots I can live with.
Insecurity sucks.
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#1 by Theresa on July 6, 2009 - 3:49 am
Beatiful! I need to get a tripod soon. Night and twilight shots still elude me. Pretty much for the same reasons you mentioned above. It’s the perfectionists in us that are our enemies. Thanks for sharing! Where do you get your phography tips?