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Turkey Burkey

Misty — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:52:56 +0000

Kai thinks it’s soo funny when I call him “turkey burkey”. He tries so hard to laugh, but no sound will come out. It’s a hard belly laugh from a little old man in a silent movie. Just a few.

Feb 11,2010 snow I never posted.

Misty — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:12:01 +0000

I haven’t seen snow like this since I was a little! And we are supposed to be getting up to 4 in. today too. Last weekend we got to turn the heat off and wear shorts. Some crazy East Texas weather! I took my cheapo tripod out at about midnight to get the night ones. Our neighborhood was filled with grown-ups sneaking out to enjoy making their own snowmen.

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Misty — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:40:31 +0000

Kai

Misty — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:37:47 +0000

Ronna brought Kai over for me some practice, and I blew it. Absolutely. Completely. I had all these ideas and as soon as they got here, my mind was blank. Not my best work, but my first newborn, and I got a few decent ones. I learned alot. So thanks Ronna for letting me practice. I appreciate it.

Day 4

Misty — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:54:26 +0000

Crayola Colored Pencils – One of my favorite things
Crayola “collard pencils” – You don’t call them collard people, Stanley, that’s offensive – Michael Scott

Whew, I just barely made it. I’m still doing it though! It’s been 4 days in a row! I’m on fire! (and already improving too!) I was trying to blow the white to just show the color, and I did it on my first try! AHA! I controlled my own light. They turned out exactly how I saw it in my head. I love it when that happens.

Day 3

Misty — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:08:40 +0000

Okay, this is why I missed my post last night. Meet Kailen. (Pronounced Ky-len) He arrived in like 15 min start to finish. NOT KIDDING! Lovin’ me some 6 lbs 9oz of squishy goodness!

Congratulations Ronna, Kam, and Cade!!

Day 2

Misty — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:02:08 +0000

Yes, I’m a day late. I have a VERY good excuse. Last night there was a special delivery. Check the next post. Also, not my best work. It was cold. and I was too lazy to break out the tripod.

Happy New Year!

Misty — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:51:14 +0000

Ok, I’m gonna try to do this 365 plan. Take a picture every day. Sounds simple right. Now let’s see if I can make it through the week!!

Day 1

Rock that OCF!

Misty — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:53:07 +0000

Several years ago, I decided I needed a $400 flash for my camera. It became just a heavy reminder of something I could just not comprehend. This past year, I read everything I could get my hands on. I “get” how to expose correctly, but found myself very frustrated, I didn’t understand. My brain would not allow it. How could I possibly grasp the concept of metering correctly, and choosing my shutterspeed, and aperture to get a correct exposure, but I could not operate this stupid flash outside? (I can, however, drag that shutter like nobody’s business inside!) I desperately wanted to learn to control the light to achieve the look I wanted. Many failed attempts later, I gave up. It just wasn’t meant to be.

Last night I finally bought Ali Hohn’s book, Rock that OCF!

Holy Moly! It just clicked! One of the best purchases I have made!
Well, by george, I THINK I’M GETTING IT!

It’s important to note that this book is about learning how to use your flash manually. It’s not written very technical at all (probably the only reason I understood!). Very visual. Just what I needed. She explains the basics in terms even I can understand. It starts off with what you need equipment-wise. There are lot’s of images throughout with explanations, settings, and why. She also included examples of what not to do, along with explanations. I thought that was very interesting to see. I think it was a combination of both this and just the way she explained it. Totally worth the expense. The first time I read through it, I just started “getting it”. Overall, I think she made it so easy to understand, it was well worth it for me. I will definitely be trying this again tomorrow!

What I did today. Still not perfect by any means, but, I get it

Happy Thanksgiving

Misty — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:04:58 +0000

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