Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Estes Park with Mandy 10-08




My sis came for a visit this past fall-- we took a day trip to Estes. It was a little windy, as you can tell, but it was a beautiful day.


This is one of my new favorite photography tricks:
in these two photos of Mandy and Jane, they are standing in the same place. I took the first picture standing far away (20 feet, I'd guess), but zoomed in.
For the second shot, I was standing close to Mandy and Jane (maybe 5 feet away), but my lens was zoomed all the way out.
One isn't necessarily better than the other-- it just depends on what you're wanting to capture. The first shot shows the enormity of the mountains, and makes them feel close, whereas the second shot gives a more realistic perception of depth.

Thanks, Mr. Teacher at Wolf Camera.

















8 comments:

Meg said...

Great pictures Britt!! I personaly like the photo where you were 20 feet away. I think it's a great shot.

Alli Forsyth said...

Britt....
Hello..I didn't know you had a blog. I just found Mandy's and then found yours. How are you? Your family is so cute and you and Derek look great. I have a blog too. www.jaforsyth.blogspot.com

I miss you and would love to hear from you.

Alli

Anonymous said...

Love those pictures and thanks for the tip! I think we should fly out there and have you take our annual family pictures this fall...hey any excuse to visit, right?

Dana said...
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Dana said...

So funny - I just posted a comment for Alli's blog on yours...I must be tired.

Glad you get to have fun with your cute little family. I lvoed your family pics and Jane looks like the happy little princess!

willmottfamily said...

What a cool photography trick. I'll have to try that sometime.

Derek & Brittany said...

That looks so pretty and peaceful out there! almost springtime scenery, though I'm sure still coldy.

Jamieson Family said...

Hey guys. I love all your pictures. so cute. I am excited to spend some time with you all this summer. Yay!!!