I managed to amass over 7,000 photos last year! I suppose the number is directly in proportion to the number of children I have and the number of hockey games we attend :) Which means a lot of second takes due to non-cooperation and blurry action shots.
Of those, I have a few favourites. More than a few. I've uploaded the best of the best, to Smugmug (you can always use the link in the navigation bar above). Of those, for many reasons, these are my favourite, my top 10 of 2009:
okay, top 11:
It looks like I take a lot of photos in the summer. I suppose I do. I prefer shots taken outside, that's for sure. Natural light, it's all about the light, baby!
I'm also having a ton of fun with my 50mm/1.4 lens I got from Louis last Christmas but I have to say, if you're trying to get a candid shot of your father-in-law, use the zoom lens and look like you're talking to a bunch of people. He'll never suspect and you'll get a great shot! Oh, before I forget, there is a wonderful tutorial over on Karen Grünberg's blog with much insight into the virtues of owning a 50mm lens. It is rarely off my camera.
I'm always learning more about my equipment and looking for new places to take shots. Do you have favourite settings? lenses? venues? Share with me!
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