Wedding Love Bugs-Photo of the week.

Hello everyone.
I hope the holidays lifted your spirits, spending time with family and eating lots of good food. Im am tired of turkey, I dont know about you all.

This photo is of Jared and Shiloh 2006.

The Story behind this photo is ... after the ceremony,, a little down time before the couple went to their reception, I recommend this photo and they guys always,, and i mean ALWAYS, roll their eyes, curl a lip,, but the smile I get from it,, is priceless.. Thanks guys for letting me be part of your wedding.

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ISO 400- Why 400??? I forgot after the ceremony to switch it back! It suddenly got cloudy,, sometimes some mistakes just work!

Now for some business aspects for those of you who are not real clear on my specifications for being part of my photo of the day. I have decided to bump this to photo of the week as most who are participating are not following directions and those who do are extremely busy and cant get to me so quickly.
This blog is about 1 thing! Honing your skills in photography. I didnt have ANYONE other than the teachers I paid to help me along my journey. I want to help others. If you submit a photo and do not know the camera, settings and only can recall the software you used. I want to know what layers, techniques you used to achieve the final photo. Help me teach others!

What do I have to do to participate?
Small bio about your love of photography or how you got started... I leave that up to you.
Story behind the photo...
Settings of... camera, lens or software.

It is also a good idea to follow the blog if you wish to be updated on links, techniques and other groups that help others assist in the journey of photography.

Have an awesome day!

Frog- Photo of The Day

A frog was hanging out in my flowers. I uploaded a shot from my phone, went back to get my main camera and it was still there.

ISO 100
F6.7
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Mr. HENRY

My Wonderful Bubby, Henry, Labrador.

Tuesday-Wedding Ceremony

Another lovely shot of the ceremony for Thomas & Marina, 2012.

Monday's Photo

My lovely wedding couple, Thomas & Marina, 2012

One of my favorite shots, outside the restaurant. A few moments alone..I like to give my couples.

Photo of The Day TGIF!

TGIF & ROLL TIDE

Many of you may know by now, that Im a huge College Football Fan!
 I posted a few images of the football game.
Alabama v. Ole Miss at Bryant Denny Stadium. 33/14, Win, Crimson Tide.

Ive been asking those who share photos with me to give a story behind the photo. I have enjoyed hearing about everyones journey. Thank you all who have offered to share with me, helping me reach out to everyone.

The Story...

Story behind this photo was walking to the stadium, streams of people on each side of the walks..roads buzzing with people, police, shuttles, bars and college students with their lawn parties! lol..

Everyone was dressed festive.. all kinds, all ages, all races.. "on the territory" lol.. those who were serious, already drunk, Lost.! , Tailgating.. humid and about to rain..

The Gentlemen below in this photo parked next to us. They reminisced about Tuscaloosa University Blvd, being same and different, walked with us a bit and I got this photo before we got mixed into the crowd.

Story Behind The Photo-
This Gentleman didnt talk to us, but was cheerful for a few college ladies.

I got this shot and kept walking to the stadium.

Photographer Highlite~ Neil Gale

Neil started shooting pictures at 11 years old and won an Honorable Mention in the 1971 Buckingham Fountain Art Fair competition in Chicago (400+ photography participants), using a 1949 model Eastman-Kodak Brownie Hawkeye box camera. Since he was bit by the camera bug, Neil has won International Photography Awards and had numerous photographs published. There is a special thrill to view your photograph on TV. Neil's had many photos used by major and cable networks including CNN; NBC and CBS Networks.

Digital Studios Photography - http://www.digitalstudiosphotography.com

These are a couple of Nature photos I shot. A bee still life, and A Mid-Summers Garden.

Neil

 

Thanks for sharing Neil!

 

World Wide Professional Photographers's Group- GET THE LINKS YOU NEED!

A good day to you all. I hope this post finds you well. I am letting you all know of a few great places to find some awesome groups.

World Wide Professional Photographers- LinkedIn and Facebook. Created by Neil Gail, Ph.D & Professional Photographer

Please come by, check us out, Join and help us contribute to the art of photography.

This group defines a Professional Photographer as:
●   Anybody who has sold more than 5 different photos.
●   Anybody who earns income either full-time or part-time in the industry.
●   Anybody who owns a studio, in-home or a brick and mortar studio.
●   Anybody who has a website of their own photography, not a Flickr or other free image posting site.
You are welcome to join if you meet any one of the above criteria.
Absolutely no Adult, Pornography or XXX links or photos allowed in the group… Your membership will be immediately terminated from this group for breaking this rule.
If you post spam or a job postings (non-photography relates) you will be “Block & Remove”
If your post is a promotion, it will be moved into the promotions section.
     A Promotion is anything (after visiting the link) is a signup page for something free or a product/service selling something
A GOOD post will stay in the Main Discussions section (a link to your personal/business site ok). 
     A good post tells a story or educated the reader.
    
Respectfully,
Neil Gale, Ph.D. & Professional Photographer
Worldwide Professional Photographers
wppLinkedInGroup@drgale.com
http://www.drgale.com/
1-800-736-1036

Photo of The Day-Tuesday & Wednesday

I hope everyone is well. I apologize for not getting a photo to you for Tuesday. So Im posting two to play catch up.

The 2 photos below are from New Orleans, Where performing arts are not unlimited.

I enjoy street photography.

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ISO 200

F/6.3

 1/125

ISO 200

F/6.3

Monday's Photo of The Day- Lens Flare!

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ISO 400
F.16

After the bride and groom went fishing, they walked back into their reception. I was trying to do a few techniques and had to bail and get this shot as they were walking up. Its nice intentions and sometimes those moments that are not intended that make the best photo!

Look for a group in facebook for David Becksteads Flair for Flare! If the sun is fighting you,, FIGHT BACK!

You may get an awesome result!

Send me your photos at laymanphotography@windstream.net

Have a great Monday!

Photo of The Day-Friday

This is more street photography. New Orleans 2010
Walking to get shots of the steam boat,, I ran into a street performer who decided to sing to my husband because I kept the camera to my face.
Instead of being in a Georgia State of Mind, he used Alabama..after asking us where we were from..

Good Memory- I said I can get your name and put you on my website.. he said, No but wanted us to by a CD.

This shot was after the "NO"!

1/250
F10
ISO 200

Photo of The Day- Thursday-Street Photography

Hello,
Hope everyone is doing well. Today's photo is a street car in New Orleans.

Camera on neck, riding the riverside street car in New Orleans, waiting for my stop at Cafe Du Monde.. I stood up when we stopped for Jackson's Square and took this shot. I love how relaxing this shot makes me feel. It wasnt crowded. We had a nice cool breeze and it was great to get off our feet!

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F.5
ISO 200

Welcome John Miller

Hello John,
Welcome and thank you for following my blog. I am always looking for friends to participate in my Photo of The Day portion of my blog.

I ask for a small bio, telling us about your passion for photography. Since I use my blog as a teaching tool.. I would like if you could give the settings of the camera and perhaps a story behind the photo.

Please contact me directly at anytime.
laymanphotography@windstream.net
www.layman-photography.com

Thank you,
Stacey