Can you believe these colours?
We may not percieve all the colours of nature when we look. They merge to a harmonious whole.
These are the colours of a simple lettuce - or should I say a sample of colours, there are more.
I am training myself to become a better (amateur) photographer.
I got myself a little Panasonic Digitalkamera DMC-TZ 7 which I carry everywhere. It's a point and shoot, but a nice one. It is small and light enough, that I WILL take it with me. No more thinking: "OH, I wish I had a camera right now!" - I have! It also enables me to train my eye on a daily basis.
To learn more about photography, I signed up for a class in october. I will be carrying our trusty Panasonic DMC FZ18 , and learn to use more of it's many features, and get the grips properly on the manual functions.
For inspiration, I like to visit a couple of great photo blogs:
shuttersisters and thepioneerwoman
but there are lots of fantastic photography out there, just look at flickr!
[Do check out my other posts on the subject, I am doing a series of "Colours of Nature" posts]
maj - fabulous photo AND photoshop element that accompanies it! bravo for not only getting a camera and using it, but for signing up for a class!! wooohoo! thanks for sharing your *back to school* plan with the street team. xo
Posted by: michelleward | September 03, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Lettuce- never have I seen it look so beautiful- well done, Maj!!
Posted by: Julie Prichard | September 04, 2009 at 01:25 AM
That's a simple lettuce? Incredible. I think of lettuce as, well, just green. How bad is that...
Like you I often wish I had my camera with me; I am going to let you be my inspiration and take it with me in the car today as I head out and about.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Cath | September 04, 2009 at 10:18 PM
WOW oh WOW..... Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to look at lettuce in a new way. Congratulations. Love you post and what you are doing.
Posted by: Marlynn | September 06, 2009 at 04:50 PM
What a great shot. You really captured the texture. The beads of water really catch the light. Lighting is key in photography. I love my Panasonic Lumix camera...it makes me look like a pro!
Posted by: Kathryn - Collage Diva | September 07, 2009 at 01:23 PM
You're right, those are some fabulous colors! Have fun learning more about photography. I know pretty much nothing, but would love to learn the ropes someday.
Posted by: Carrie | September 08, 2009 at 05:04 PM
Beautiful! I love the photo and I especially like the color bar palette to really explore the shades.
Have fun in your class, too.
Posted by: Jane | September 12, 2009 at 02:54 PM
Awesome shot. Good luck and enjoy learning your camera and photography. I have a Panasonic Lumix and have enjoyed experimenting in Miksang-style Japanese comtemplative photography, which I think your lettuce photo is an example of. Have fun!
Posted by: aimeslee | September 15, 2009 at 04:18 AM
Maj, what a stunning photo of a simple lettuce! I have visited both the blogs you mention - excellent! I have enough trouble just taking good pics of my creations, so Kudos to you! =)
Posted by: Rosie | September 15, 2009 at 04:15 PM
wonderful lettuce shot! i'm sure you'll enjoy your class in october.
Posted by: belinda | September 20, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Beautiful photo! You inspired me to learn more about photography.
Posted by: Darlene | September 25, 2009 at 02:21 PM
Marvelous image! It makes such a wonderful abstract subject.
Posted by: Regina | September 28, 2009 at 07:21 AM
What a great shot !!!
Love all the details and it's nature colour.
Posted by: Lay Hoon | September 30, 2009 at 09:20 AM
Gorgeous photos! I love your "colors" series. What a terrific idea...very inspiring!
Posted by: Deryn Mentock | October 13, 2009 at 04:36 PM