look ma i can choose to focus


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this was what was in my box.... i splurged... i went for it.... the big D50! good for my work, right?? [part of my justification] i was lucky enough to get a zoom lens... so far so good. there are so many settings i can't get over my choices. and the clarity .... mmmmm.... i had a dream that i was using photos in my art... that someone saw the polaroids and wanted to have a show of them [yes, wishful thinking but isn't that what dreaming is for??] i've been taking more polaroids too! i think it's because i'm feeling so OUT of my studio that i want to be doing something where i'm looking. something creative. something where i'm searching....

ranunculas yeah again

the ranunculas are starting to open... so wishing for spring... although i have to say this insane weather we are having is entertaining... hail, rain, sun, wind, thunder, lightening... snow in san francisco?!?! all in random order.... drawings tomorrow!

Comments

Jan Halvarson said…
i'm really looking forward to seeing what you do with this new camera! how fun!
Anonymous said…
Ahh, a new toy - much excitement! And luckily, just in time for Spring. Happy playing...
Anonymous said…
Oooooh! How exciting! Love the pictures of the flowers!
Anonymous said…
glad you splurged!
can't wait to see what comes out of it.
and what is up with the weather - we had snow, then 72 degrees - its like mother nature is having an arguement with winter!
again so cool about the camera!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous said…
way to go girl re the camera!! it'll be fun, for sure. with flowers blooming spring can't be too far away.
Liesl Gibson said…
Isn't it a wonderful camera? I still can't believe the quality of the photos. Enjoy!
Anonymous said…
very glad for you.
the D50 is so much fun. i am still figuring mine out and loving it. enjoy!!!!!!! :) mav
shari said…
hi lisa
lucky you! have so much fun clicking away. can't wait to see what photos await us. oh and your polaroids (and pairings) are fantastic! xox shari
andrea said…
oh LISA! I am simultaneously happy and green with envy! can't WAIT to see what beutiful things come from this (already loving the shots you've posted here)... YAY for you!!!

well, I guess I'm just going to have to move next door to you so I can occasionally borrow your fab new camera. how annoying would that be?... :)
Anonymous said…
YAY!!!!! D50's are the BEST BEST BEST!!!!! Let me know when you find out neat & exciting things with it, we can trade secrets! What zoom lens did you get?! Im jealous! Regardless, we can be D50 friends for life!!! :D
lisa solomon said…
joy... thanks!! :D

jan... me too [seeing what i do]!

gracia... thank you! playing will be fun!

karen... :D thanks...

wendy... gotta do it sometimes. i love the idea of mother nature arguing w/ winter... heh heh....

pat... i hope you are right about spring!

liesel... yeah... i was super happy w/ my canon, but the clarity w/ the D50... it's really striking! the lens does matter!!

mav... :) sure seems like you have it figured out!

shari... thanks....re: the polaroids too... means a lot!

andrea... i WISH you lived next door. we'd get into so much trouble!! the camera would definitely be a shared item... and if went to a photobooth together?? look out!!! xo
lisa solomon said…
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eireann said…
yes, it's always when I can't be in the studio that I want to be there. To wit, it's spring break and all I want to do is (a) clean my kitchen [done!], and (b)lounge around eating (or, better yet, being fed) bonbons and watching movies. Obviously neither of those things = the ton of work I needed to be in the mood to do in the workroom this week. But I would put money on wanting to be in there again AS SOON as school starts back up on Monday. Ha. Sigh.
lisa solomon said…
amanda... yes! you will be the first to know if i learn anything!!

eireann.... right there with you!!! :)
tammie said…
l.o.v.e. ranunculas!
and yay! for the camera

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