As I mentioned yesterday, I had my second class. This one was about landscape photography and my thoughts on it. I had the same people again, plus one. It was nice to see the class growing. We started in the classroom again, went over some old stuff and since they haven’t seen me for a month, there were questions. It was great to see that they are all progressing with their images.
After out talk about landscape photography, it was time to try it out in the field, so we went to Edendale Farm to take some photos. I think the practical experience is great for people learning about photography. I am not there to take photos, but I did manage to take a few.
I don’t know what happened with this image, I really like it, but there is something surreal about it. The lighting is so strange. I don’t know what you think, but I was worried about it first, but then I got used to it. It is nothing like what I remember.
This was the same, very strange, though, having said that, it does look better on this computer than it did on my laptop. It was overcast, but the light was very bright. I had a hard time seeing because of the brightness. This image doesn’t look at all like I remembered the scene either. It is always great when that happens.
What a great scene. Here are my students with their tripods taking photos of all around them. The farm was an interesting place to go and take photos. I had never been there before, but the big paddock was empty so we were able to go in and take photos. The first two images I took were taken in there.
I remember what it was like when I first started photography, and they remind me of myself. The questions and the thirst to improve. It was a great experience. I had a great time, I hope they did as well. Afterwards we went back to the classroom and went through their images and I offered suggestions on how to improve their images.
The next class I am teaching at Living & Learning Nillumbik is next month on the 13th of October. We are going to be photographing Still Life images. I might have to take some of my lilies. They are such lovely flowers. I am going to be showing them how to use what light you have available to take these images. Should be fun.
Tomorrow is my tutorial day. I am going to be doing a tutorial on an image I was sent. It was from someone who is also a blogger and she has kindly agreed to let me use it for a tutorial. More details tomorrow.
Ongoing Search said:
I like the pictures like the first one, sometimes to boost myself. I have a couple of pictures like the first one and every time I see them, feel the same like your reaction.
Leanne Cole said:
They are strange aren’t they? I keep looking at it and I know the light is wrong, but I kind of like it too. Thanks Ongoing.
gardenfreshtomatoes said:
Oh, the snowdrops are blooming! It must be spring….
Can’t wait to see tomorrow’s post
Leanne Cole said:
Oh yes, they certainly were, and it certainly is. It is so nice to be getting some warmer days.
I bet you can’t, haha
YellowCable said:
Though it is a bit strange feel but I really like the lighting in the second photo.
Leanne Cole said:
I wasn’t sure about the second one, but there is something about it, that I really like as well. I like the way the light catches on top of them and sort of collects them. Thank you.
YellowCable said:
Yes, that is exactly what I meant. Some how it draws your attention there. As you mentioned in the other post, this is an art. It is not necessary to have any explanation for every thing it has an effect on the viewer.
Another Thousand Words said:
Beautiful landscapes, and those shots with your pupils are great…these are serious photographers, so you must be teaching them well, Leanne!
Leanne Cole said:
Thank you 1000, they said they were happy with how I was teaching them. I know they are just starting out, so the hardest part is not to confuse them too much.
Burlăcel ;) said:
amazing pictures
Like
Leanne Cole said:
Thank you Burlăcel
quotidianhudsonriver said:
I love the first two images. Could I ask what you shot at and what (if any) work you did on them?
Leanne Cole said:
Thank you, oh they are good questions, I don’t really take much notice of that, I know the ISO was the slowest, the aperture was around f11 or f14. I did a lot of work on them, they are both 5 image HDR’s processed in Photomatix Pro. I did a lot with curves, adding light here, and then decreasing it etc. Does that help?
Ed Spadoni said:
Really love the photo of the three students witheir tripods. It captures the essence of what your class was all about.
Leanne Cole said:
Thank you Ed, I think it did as well. It was great seeing them just go off to take their photos.
LubbyGirl said:
Oh yeah – these are great! Since I love scenery shots, the first two really got me, especially the flowers and the lighting on them.
Leanne Cole said:
Thank you LubbyGirl, I was a bit worried that people would hate them, I like them, and I like the flowers too, I find I can’t stop looking at it.
LubbyGirl said:
I found that particular shot especially mesmerizing too! Love the lighting effect.
Memory Catcher said:
I like to view your photos and read about the daily field trips. These are truly inspiring for me. Thank you for doing this. I am going to see if I can find what you offer here.
Leanne Cole said:
Thank you, that is so nice of you. It is always great to hear that people enjoy what I do.
saymber said:
The first picture does have that surreal/spooky feel you are so good at and when I saw the second one, my first thought was a fairy ring, fairies of light. Beautiful.
Leanne Cole said:
That first one, I think looks like some artificial lights have been turned, they haven’t, but it is weird. I like the second image too, I love what you said about the fairies of light. Thank you saymber.
Christa said:
The lighting in these photos is so interesting and it does give them an eerie quality. So cool!
Leanne Cole said:
Thanks Christa, it really took me by suprise. I love it when that happens.
Richard Guest said:
This is great – so positive to see your class growing. Nice shots, too.
Leanne Cole said:
That you Richard, it great to see it growing too. It would be nice to be able to keep doing this. I really enjoy it.
Alice said:
Love the pictures of the students an their cameras. Most of the pictures of my father were of him taking pictures–he took forever, so we just snapped him for fun.
Leanne Cole said:
What a great story and memory of your father. I love it, thanks for sharing it with me Alice.
Lay EWA said:
I wish I could join your class.
Practice really makes perfect.
Those landscapes are amazing.
Leanne Cole said:
It is a shame you can’t join me, I am thinking of writing some stuff to help people, may offer it for people to buy, still working it out.
Glad you like the landscapes.
Little Brown Tomato (LBT) said:
Beautiful, beautiful images!
Leanne Cole said:
Thank you LBT.
aura.van.beek said:
the first two images would be the perfect background for tim burton movies! loving it : )
Leanne Cole said:
What a compliment, thank you so much.
jmpix said:
I love HDR’s that don’t look like obvious HDR’s…great shots and well processed
Leanne Cole said:
I am exactly the same, thanks jmpix.
wannabephotographer87 said:
Ok I don’t know why but that second one is amazing! HAHA! Totally stood out to me
Leanne Cole said:
That is my favourite as well. I put a lot of effort into it Amanda, I am so glad you like it as well, thanks.