Random Photos I've Been Taking

 I have been trying to force myself to use my new camera even more.. one day I'll set the F stop, another day I'll change the ISO setting, etc.  to try and familiarize myself with how the camera works.  Though In all honesty I still rely on auto focus a lot and can still get frustrated with trying to get the camera to capture the shot I have pictured in my head.  



























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  1. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of JoyOctober 7, 2020 at 6:42 AM

    Those pictures turned out good. I say keep practicing. I have a DSLR, and soon everything becomes second nature. :)

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  2. Abby @ That’s Life For YaOctober 7, 2020 at 8:04 AM

    Those photos are beautiful!! I love the ones with the trees and leaves! Thank you for sharing!

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  3. ChelleOctober 7, 2020 at 8:41 AM

    You're doing GREAT!

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  4. Lindsay's Sweet WorldOctober 7, 2020 at 8:52 AM

    I always love random photo dump blog posts! You took some gorgeous pictures... the beads of water on that leaf - just gorgeous!

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    1. Joanne October 7, 2020 at 9:34 AM

      I just loved how they were sparkling like diamonds.

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  5. NatashaOctober 7, 2020 at 9:29 AM

    These photos are AMAZING!!! I'm also thinking I should play with my camera settings more...

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    1. Joanne October 7, 2020 at 9:35 AM

      Thank you! I don't always feel like I understand what I'm doing but at least I do know a good photo when I see it. :)

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseyOctober 7, 2020 at 9:37 AM

    I think you're doing great! It's crazy how complicated it can be to get the picture we want.

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  7. EllibelleOctober 7, 2020 at 11:32 AM

    Taking pictures is so much fun! I used to take more but sort of quit even though I enjoy it so much! And I need to play around more with the setting because I know I don't get the best use out of my Canon DSLR camera.
    These pictures are fantastic!

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  8. Nancy 's Fashion StyleOctober 7, 2020 at 1:39 PM

    Very nice!

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  9. Tiffany @ Lake Life State of MindOctober 7, 2020 at 3:01 PM

    I’m highly impressed! The pictures with the dew on the leaves are my favorite. Seems like you’re starting to get the hang of your new camera 💗

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  10. Sparkles and LattesOctober 7, 2020 at 4:16 PM

    I love all of your photos from lately!

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  11. Leslie Roberts ClinganOctober 7, 2020 at 4:39 PM

    Looks to me like you have done very well in figuring out your new camera. Beautiful photos. Love the photo of the leaf with the red tips. It's kind of like a maple leaf but I don't think it is. And the captures of the water droplets on the brown leaves. Lovely!

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  12. Life Of 2 SnowbirdsOctober 8, 2020 at 7:50 AM

    Your photos are gorgeous! I really enjoyed them. I think taking a good photo depends on the photographer more than the camera. I would never think of taking a picture of a tree the way you did. I wish I had the eye you have!

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  13. Bri RundeOctober 8, 2020 at 9:48 AM

    These are so much fun! Love seeing life from your camera lens.

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