All the leaves are brown, and the sky is grey..
Posted on 16. Nov, 2009 by Anne-Marie Charrett in BlogRoll, insight
It was my birthday recently, and I got a brand new Digital SLR as a present. Now my expertise on photography goes as far as knowing that DSLR stands for Digital SLR. Say no more. Having this camera though, now means I can’t blame bad photos on the equipment.
In Ireland at the moment, its the last of the autumn leaves which is my favourite time of the year. All those crispy days and beautiful golden colour. I’ve been in Australia for so long, days like this are a real treat. So inspired by the beauty around me, I set off in true Ansell Adams fashion to photograph the local park.
I started down the usual path, and took some average to terrible shots, nothing spectacular.
For some reason, I decided to turn around and look behind me. It was then that I noticed some true beauty. I started clicking away.
Behind Me in St Enda's Park
It got me thinking how I tend to always look ahead at things. Often I forget that the best can be simply found by turning around and looking at the same thing with a different perspective.
I think this happens in software testing too. In trying to solve a problem, my thinking is often straight ahead, down the traditional path. Perhaps occasionally, if I looked behind me, I would have a different perspective and find a better answer to my problem?
Anyway, enjoy Dublin in November!
Autumn Leaves
Leaves and Sky
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Tony Bruce
17. Nov, 2009
And don’t forgot to look to the side for another different perspective.
Anne-Marie Charrett
17. Nov, 2009
Now, you see, I didn’t think of looking sideways. I will have to go back…
Rob Lambert
17. Nov, 2009
Anne-Marie,
Congrats on the birthday. Glad you are enjoying your camera.
Nice photos. We want more
Rob..
Anne-Marie Charrett
17. Nov, 2009
Thanks Rob. It was a vintage year, mature and mellow, yet very satisfying.
Dave Whalen
24. Nov, 2009
Great Pics!!! If you ever give up on software testing you definately have an eye for photgraphy. I got a DSLR last year for Christmas and I absolutely love it! Now I instantly know how bad I am rather than waiting a week to find out!
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Hope to see more.
Anne-Marie Charrett
24. Nov, 2009
Hmm, thanks for the comment, but I reckon it was the day that did it. I did art in Senior School (High School) and have never forgotten Mrs Crotty’s lessons on composition.
Midhun
19. Mar, 2010
Hi.. Could you please tell me which camera do you possess?
Be-lighted Happy Birthday
Anne-Marie Charrett
24. Mar, 2010
A canon 1000D (I think!)