Step 1 complete. As a part of my previous post I headed up to Echo Lake today to shoot abstract ice. Let me tell you it was a bit sketchy out on the lake. I think with the warm temps the last few days things are getting "loose.' I lost count of how many time I heard a crack from behind me. It kept me moving though... And the cracking sound got louder as I got nearer to the middle of the lake.

A couple of things I learned today some more obvious than others. First is to not be in a hurry, you're on ice after all. No, I didn't fall at all today not even close. Secondly, has to do with camera settings. To get the nice cool blue coloring set your white balance to florescent or take a manual light reading. Lastly is to have fun. Don't stress about how many keepers you get just shoot and enjoy the time outside.

Aloha,

Masamitsu Photography

First post this year and my promise... sorta...

Welcome to a new year and a new goal. Last year was what I would consider a down year as far as my photography is concerned. It doesn't feel like I really got out much and if I did, not much was garnered from those outings. I think I got a little over consumed with my other favorite hobby (golf) and it pushed photography aside.

This is my year to really challenge my photography skills and take photography where I've never taken it before. The promise I make is to shoot at least once a week and post something to the blog at least every other week. As you can probably guess this doesn't lend itself to shoot exclusively landscapes. I'm going to venture into still life, sports and yes portrait photography. For those who know me, you realize how big of a step this will be for me. I'm very very comfortable shooting landscapes but get me outside of that comfort zone and it's like I never held a camera. But it's time I put on my big boy pants and get to cracking. You'll be hearing and seeing more from me in the future. Here's hoping we can both handle it.