According to the Wikipedia entry, Johannes (Jan) Vermeer was, “a Dutch Baroque painter who specialized in exquisite, domestic interior scenes of middle class life.” Unlike the other painters featured in the “Painters Every Photographer Should…
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ForkedBranchWRedLeaves2, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. So, this weekend, I went over to an encaustics demo over at Jerry’s. The demo was presented by the fabulous Sharon Kyle Kuhn and it was great-it made me want…
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ChaseInLeaves, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. This is Chase. He’s my dog in case you weren’t aware. I’ve had Chase for a few years now, actually, I think, coming up on three years. He’s almost four…
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InBrightRed, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. This is a public service announcement. It’s almost the new year. With the new year comes joy and good tidings for happiness, world peace, and love for our fellow man.…
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Snowflake-Red, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. I’ve been busy in-studio today, working with the wax. I’m not quite happy with my results yet, but working on it some and learning as I go. This is one…
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Dunescape No 1, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. Found out today that it was snowing in White Sands. Snow-yes, that kind of snow. Measured in inches too. Imagine what this place would look like with some…
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Flag, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. Today is December 1st and, for all of those in bloggy land who don’t know what that means, allow me to explain. Today is world AIDS day. No, that’s not…
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Photo Tip #31-Opposites Attract Sometimes, placing two objects with the frame creates an interesting tension. Try placing a frame within a frame, a circular object alongside a different shape, or just two interesting objects instead…
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LotsAndLotsofDucks, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. There are many “scavenger hunt” style projects out there, most of which I ignore. Typically, they ask you to go and shoot something like a mailbox or get you to…
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Photo Tip #30-Sex or Wednesday, but not Sex on Wednesday Forget saying “cheese.” If you really want people to smile, ask them to say “Wednesday.” If you really want them to smile and they simply…
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IndianTotumThing, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. If I were to do one of those “49 and a half things you didn’t know about me and probably still don’t want to learn now” surveys, one of the…
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Photo Tip #29-Work in Printed Form Even in this digital day and age, learn to shoot for and work in a printed form. Learn how to work in the field so that you can get…
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WeatheredWoodDoorFrame, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. Ok, so maybe this door looks more like it needs a case *of* paint, not really the case *for* paint, but, you know, why throw around your weight in pigment…
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Photo Tip #28-Three Things Make a Great Photograph: light, light, and light Don’t forget that photography is all about light. Learn where your light source is, where it is moving (from which direction to which…
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Cutie Pies, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. Recently I heard a rumor that this year’s “black Friday” specials would all revolve around LCD TV’s. The rumor said that a lot of stores would be offering LCD…
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Photo Tip #27-Take Control of Your Photo Shoots As a photographer, it’s your job to take control of a photo shoot. You don’t have to be mean, but assert yourself and give clear, concise directions…
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SignsOfAutumnInAustin, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. Today is Thanksgiving Day in the US. It’s a widely celebrated holiday, one in which we spend a lot of time with our families, eating way too much, and relaxing,…
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Photo Tip #26-Learn To Pre-Focus Autofocus is great but, if you’re photographing a bull in a rodeo or even a fast-moving child, learn to pre-focus your camera for better results. Put your camera on manual…
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SheLooks, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. I don’t think this picture needs any words so I’m posting it in honor of Wordless Wednesday. Until next time…
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Photo Tip #25-Don’t Panic If you’re shooting and something goes wrong, don’t panic. Methodically check your camera and equipment, look over batteries, inspect contracts, change lenses, flash memory cards (or film) check the basic workings…
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