tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105106652024-03-07T19:59:29.664-07:00Kathy Eyster's BlogEssential Digital Camera Tips for Beginners & Others New to Digital PhotographyKathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comBlogger1844125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-37090463020990808502024-02-16T08:00:00.040-07:002024-02-16T08:00:00.188-07:00Show Motion with Shutter Speed<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjM1qm4VbNXxW9W4yJyHlTd8LK39MUPravHlM0rMOIg946kcTqBln02NPyMklfPMyeLXZQVU9egyw2gUlg-2WcCBmquKoUrTa7WZCqd0GkL5dvXx8u_vrDkCbPCc8hsrls84KP2M5ts4YMHQexPqx7I7KFyShMuzFHpWW9OEPcoWSYkFiJsu0/s1000/KEyster-6963.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjM1qm4VbNXxW9W4yJyHlTd8LK39MUPravHlM0rMOIg946kcTqBln02NPyMklfPMyeLXZQVU9egyw2gUlg-2WcCBmquKoUrTa7WZCqd0GkL5dvXx8u_vrDkCbPCc8hsrls84KP2M5ts4YMHQexPqx7I7KFyShMuzFHpWW9OEPcoWSYkFiJsu0/w426-h640/KEyster-6963.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Winter Crossing on the Bear Tracks Bridge<br />Missoula, Montana</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Most times people want to stop the motion of their action subjects. But sometimes a picture with creative blur is more effective. In this photo I wanted to convey the feeling of walking through falling snow. I chose a relatively slow shutter speed of 1/30 second which caused the falling flakes to appear as streaks visible against the dark coats of two people. The woman with the red coat to go with the holiday banners was a bonus!</p><p>Learn more fun ways to use your camera's controls in <b>Creative Camera Techniques</b>, beginning <b>March 25, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=54868" target="_blank">Find registration info here.</a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-31013366728908846162024-02-15T08:00:00.026-07:002024-02-15T08:00:00.137-07:00Take the Opportunity to Make a Picture<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7FZRUFFEy-qhSZ2lb_UoKxVYyicw0Zxbieezksv8-k_XdZG5H6eNo9YFYI3fy1ZZfCn7D9Cb-jLNUTcrR5-OplRW16IXJXvstH0M-Wjg91TW2_kRN7Q2FZM2pR48YyCLVE6XY6t3T6zXOWIhQO47L0O_ib-cTfuLjx3XCez7DJjbcoGRdZE/s1000/KEyster-085926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7FZRUFFEy-qhSZ2lb_UoKxVYyicw0Zxbieezksv8-k_XdZG5H6eNo9YFYI3fy1ZZfCn7D9Cb-jLNUTcrR5-OplRW16IXJXvstH0M-Wjg91TW2_kRN7Q2FZM2pR48YyCLVE6XY6t3T6zXOWIhQO47L0O_ib-cTfuLjx3XCez7DJjbcoGRdZE/w640-h480/KEyster-085926.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Autumn Leaf on Chrysanthemums<br />Missoula, Montana</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />One of the great advantages of the camera in our smartphones is that it's always available to capture an unexpected moment. I discovered this fallen leaf on a pot of flowers on my deck last fall. I quickly pulled out my phone and created this picture, making sure to tap on the leaf that I wanted in sharp focus. Then I positioned the camera so the leaf appeared at an angle instead of horizontal and took the shot.</p><p>Learn more helpful tips in <b>Taking Better Pictures with Your Smartphone </b>which begins <b>March 5, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. The class is open to both iPhone and Android models. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=288824" target="_blank">Get registration info here.</a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-24317877616011311822024-02-14T08:00:00.004-07:002024-02-14T08:00:00.153-07:00Heartfelt Wishes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBp5qX-BX1e0NukAvJaMnEQ9CllyHSabzD8gcaUFIvjww1wH1hroCmfwC4kFUm9LSvmrd_A8NPNV2kJShmEGK1BxAvnPoaSDRdyifcrLMoRdRn1-rBNXa_bJjONnWUyQQbuJf6KlxSYjN8PGkdRi7orwvYbaNXLMdx_91MuxS3M3TiRg-Knik/s1000/KEyster-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBp5qX-BX1e0NukAvJaMnEQ9CllyHSabzD8gcaUFIvjww1wH1hroCmfwC4kFUm9LSvmrd_A8NPNV2kJShmEGK1BxAvnPoaSDRdyifcrLMoRdRn1-rBNXa_bJjONnWUyQQbuJf6KlxSYjN8PGkdRi7orwvYbaNXLMdx_91MuxS3M3TiRg-Knik/w640-h640/KEyster-.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-71152482180785100062024-02-13T08:00:00.016-07:002024-02-13T08:00:00.146-07:00Lead Your Viewer Through the Picture<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgl9GO3meZJNLlk7AVpVKk5ZcOq4l8T7aQ8bLt7gaOy6Ldu77GPRJ5cIW3O9JyTBPYmAo1RPqdBImzgatoJKLilZgkVu-c0xHVOejGJqeHRQoFZ68vzWo4K1ZbWkUYh96Gf4BIzHdPWXqRAs7kJjS9WBS06rcIY1TIPiwIP5X4xW1ea9unrv8/s1000/KEyster-3666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgl9GO3meZJNLlk7AVpVKk5ZcOq4l8T7aQ8bLt7gaOy6Ldu77GPRJ5cIW3O9JyTBPYmAo1RPqdBImzgatoJKLilZgkVu-c0xHVOejGJqeHRQoFZ68vzWo4K1ZbWkUYh96Gf4BIzHdPWXqRAs7kJjS9WBS06rcIY1TIPiwIP5X4xW1ea9unrv8/w426-h640/KEyster-3666.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Japanese Garden, Washington Park Arboretum<br />Seattle, Washington</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> Our pictures can be stronger when we help our viewers experience more of the image. Using a path or other line that extends from the foreground to the background gives the photo a sense of depth and distance as well as encouraging viewers to explore the whole picture.</p><p>Learn more about leading lines and other techniques to strengthen your photos, whether taken with a traditional camera or your phone.<b> Fundamentals of Photo Composition</b> meets for 1 day on <b>April 20, 2024,</b> at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=280762" target="_blank">Find more info and register here.</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-72896808910524168402024-02-12T08:00:00.058-07:002024-02-12T08:00:00.298-07:00Shoot Pictures After Dark - No Flash Needed<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPftmsKpPgB7WhRjbIlOyFH7mRscFeFU59bQPvG9LSjh2hZQ_nJkr4FwGV9ErE2RwEBPXaEmzsSGVxv8Y19aB__lPrFbx2hUMdmPv_8OW6x_u_Wdm-Lf-sypLB9T0vVBEFZIGo4Cq3Wb-VBT8FQsYMIRQfI7JTfFybvY5RAFPoRPnTo_Tvbg/s1000/KEyster-5676.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="1000" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPftmsKpPgB7WhRjbIlOyFH7mRscFeFU59bQPvG9LSjh2hZQ_nJkr4FwGV9ErE2RwEBPXaEmzsSGVxv8Y19aB__lPrFbx2hUMdmPv_8OW6x_u_Wdm-Lf-sypLB9T0vVBEFZIGo4Cq3Wb-VBT8FQsYMIRQfI7JTfFybvY5RAFPoRPnTo_Tvbg/w640-h410/KEyster-5676.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Harbor Reflections at Twilight<br />Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada</i> </td></tr></tbody></table><br />You don't need a flash to make interesting pictures after the sun has gone down. You can create photographs during twilight when the light in the sky has diminished while you can still see to walk around. Using a tripod and a wide aperture can help you get a sharp picture as depicted in this scene. <br /><p>Find out more about advanced camera settings in <b>Beyond the Basics: Learning More About Your Digital Camera</b>. It meets for 1 day on <b>February 24, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=276387" target="_blank">Get more information and register here.</a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-78335906053466818682024-02-10T08:00:00.012-07:002024-02-10T08:00:00.137-07:00Speedy Searches in Lightroom Classic<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonKnMe7bWV6UA8PZMUATkKZs9wUn0W4OhY4qm69XUrNuCprKV1l8RqoVkXSEKrVO78_uqPwy3Z7r-_E06AaHrfqUNvyIUpkmgPKZxx0pNcmE3WDgholjm3bOruySC_jtl0mjvwtpHMfiLg24XVGzWmlIatOSrVemcgNExrLxlVwC2p5af9g8/s1920/LrC%20Search.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="1920" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonKnMe7bWV6UA8PZMUATkKZs9wUn0W4OhY4qm69XUrNuCprKV1l8RqoVkXSEKrVO78_uqPwy3Z7r-_E06AaHrfqUNvyIUpkmgPKZxx0pNcmE3WDgholjm3bOruySC_jtl0mjvwtpHMfiLg24XVGzWmlIatOSrVemcgNExrLxlVwC2p5af9g8/w640-h386/LrC%20Search.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Original Pet Pictures Flagged or Unflagged in All Photos<br />Adobe Lightroom Classic</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />How quickly could you find all your good pictures of a favorite pet on your computer? By adding a simple keyword to your photos of your pet, then using the Text and Attribute features in the Library Filter bar, Adobe Lightroom Classic can sift through all the images in your catalog to give you results with lightning speed. </p><p>Getting Lightroom Classic's catalog set up correctly and learning best practices to keep it working for you can be confusing. Join me for <b>Getting Started with Adobe Lightroom Classic</b> for help with both organizing and improving your favorite pictures using the Library and Develop modules. The course begins <b>April 16, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. Both Mac and Windows computers are available in the classroom so you can feel comfortable with a familiar screen. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=295396" target="_blank">Click here for details and registration info.</a></p><p><b>Important:</b> This class uses Adobe Lightroom Classic, the version that relies on your own hard drive for storing your pictures.<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-4153504929382668622024-02-09T12:00:00.002-07:002024-02-09T17:08:17.023-07:00My Best Side<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJIhdrIobYhbd2K3v0c19NjxXlQXnwTJpoM9x6kgG_LRK4QWwCvY_-spKzZG3YX4i3zKDNlRL_GYqPM7YgyscU-E0RbVUtkd3nqguynZcLrFaswb3HQLTAVH0mxKBYNL0D2BCLlXGLX1up9m8iyrfLR2WFoKBFnUVMXLw38D5xPIjQVwnzTjY/s1000/KEyster-5463.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJIhdrIobYhbd2K3v0c19NjxXlQXnwTJpoM9x6kgG_LRK4QWwCvY_-spKzZG3YX4i3zKDNlRL_GYqPM7YgyscU-E0RbVUtkd3nqguynZcLrFaswb3HQLTAVH0mxKBYNL0D2BCLlXGLX1up9m8iyrfLR2WFoKBFnUVMXLw38D5xPIjQVwnzTjY/w512-h640/KEyster-5463.jpg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Harbor Seal<br />Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Posing like a Hollywood star, this harbor seal seems to be showing its best side. Using a wide aperture of f/5.6 along with a 280mm focal length allowed me to blur the background rocks so more attention falls on the seal. Whether you are making a picture of an animal or a person, blurring the background focuses our gaze on the main subject.<p>Learn how a variety of camera settings can help you make better images with your advanced digital camera. <b>Getting to Know Your Digital Camera</b> meets for 1 day on <b>March 9, 2024,</b> in Missoula, Montana at the Lifelong Learning Center. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=49619" target="_blank">Click here for details and registration.</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-49575843873999017722024-01-05T08:00:00.017-07:002024-01-05T08:31:18.187-07:00Sharp & Well Exposed Without Automatic<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEl5Rs3nGWCV8RDYrHJlQQFCNxyaRECPVIhDLNHNrGBSWs1zuvIoL8o96ee5T_kncmngM_8H2XgVl3UPBqjBDnbvZooHlZDNiQrjw0hi-Rt5fbFtxcP4BNM_7MXHfbhUy9e6DArOpu5ZFn8rWZUW322y_IfTqoJksqhbRzbilXliaW32hdUQ/s1000/KEyster-0469.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEl5Rs3nGWCV8RDYrHJlQQFCNxyaRECPVIhDLNHNrGBSWs1zuvIoL8o96ee5T_kncmngM_8H2XgVl3UPBqjBDnbvZooHlZDNiQrjw0hi-Rt5fbFtxcP4BNM_7MXHfbhUy9e6DArOpu5ZFn8rWZUW322y_IfTqoJksqhbRzbilXliaW32hdUQ/w640-h426/KEyster-0469.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Winter Bough<br />Frenchtown, Montana</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />When snow makes up only a small portion of your picture, there is no need to increase exposure compensation. An average exposure records all the tones as they should be.<p>I set my camera to f/8 in Aperture Priority exposure. I raised my ISO setting to 200 so that my shutter speed would also go up to 1/250 second, ensuring my hand-held picture turned out sharp.</p><p>Learn to take control of your camera's settings for sharp, well-exposed images in <b>Getting to Know Your Digital Camera, January 27, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=280758" target="_blank">Register here to take your camera beyond Automatic.</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-32238636747818937502024-01-04T08:00:00.016-07:002024-01-04T08:00:00.150-07:00Animals in Winter II<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Vc2fooR9ydGXDB5Amf9FwbrFsaQ9KEHMJP8RkpwvQAAjqLneQPE2oS1zXymgwJV6o3-SjauCdFWYhGKGB-fZQrV_HWddjQ5HyXT8lwOFjIrysunQsJCziQg-jzE7v_tCnN79IQygBwvxL-bdM8rNZBLuvbkhkLXBkeKvY9_FYBl8LNqci3o/s1000/KEyster-8288.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Vc2fooR9ydGXDB5Amf9FwbrFsaQ9KEHMJP8RkpwvQAAjqLneQPE2oS1zXymgwJV6o3-SjauCdFWYhGKGB-fZQrV_HWddjQ5HyXT8lwOFjIrysunQsJCziQg-jzE7v_tCnN79IQygBwvxL-bdM8rNZBLuvbkhkLXBkeKvY9_FYBl8LNqci3o/w640-h640/KEyster-8288.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Gus Enjoying a Winter Run<br />Frenchtown, Montana</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Humans aren't the only ones who enjoy winter activities. If your canine or feline companion likes to play in the snow, take the opportunity to capture the fun. Be sure to increase the exposure so the snow comes out white. And use continuous autofocus and continuous drive to get sharp pictures of the activities.<p>Animals in winter is one of three topics in this session's <b>Exploring Photo Ideas</b>, starting <b>January 10, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=292976" target="_blank">Registration information is available here.</a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-244689645998902142024-01-03T08:00:00.023-07:002024-01-03T08:00:00.131-07:00Cloudy Skies? Try Black & White<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVdjWhG7DtvPwPsJcC8ORzBJFeBgAq6DAOvjYgJu2SYZSgNfwnflkFe9lsDaWhuCzUUYKL8dJqI6BUEEtj9PtEH0SKOac2ZtrBh0KoJEw4revi5ELaKXe_LfmOh2oVraggTyt1GP4sL6TvD4p08WgwJO74ea9XzHaAvqROKk4ZnXdzGI_mYc/s1000/KEyster-8257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="693" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVdjWhG7DtvPwPsJcC8ORzBJFeBgAq6DAOvjYgJu2SYZSgNfwnflkFe9lsDaWhuCzUUYKL8dJqI6BUEEtj9PtEH0SKOac2ZtrBh0KoJEw4revi5ELaKXe_LfmOh2oVraggTyt1GP4sL6TvD4p08WgwJO74ea9XzHaAvqROKk4ZnXdzGI_mYc/w444-h640/KEyster-8257.jpg" width="444" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Cottonwood Tree in Winter<br />Frenchtown, Montana</i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />When winter skies turn overcast and gray, don't leave your camera in a closet. Get it out and switch to black & white or monochrome mode. Also consider increasing the contrast settings so the blacks are darker and the whites are brighter. Then venture out and look for subjects you can frame against the sky. The clouds act like a studio backdrop and simplify the picture. Since there is also likely to be some snow on the ground, the white sky does not call attention to itself.</p><p>If you are capturing raw files, the pictures will change back to color in your raw editor. You can set the camera to record both raw and JPEG versions, so you can have a digital black and white right away.</p><p>And smartphone shooters, check your camera filters for grayscale or "noir" or similar options so you can make instant black and white images, too.</p><p>Learn more suggestions in my <b>Introduction to Black & White Photography, </b>beginning<b> January 30, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. Traditional and cell phone cameras are both welcome. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=292978" target="_blank">Get the details and register here.</a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-62740382564984360302024-01-02T08:00:00.040-07:002024-01-02T08:00:00.141-07:00A New Year? Time to Update Your Copyright <p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9z_S7MAcugTLTDyi65Ym0p6LSpQP1lccuYGfiehjV3Os3dmNaPu89slZKAf_K8G-_ZnvzVILUsgQKdyzCsb7TMuu_NCl31Tj-4Olk1mk82JYWSAh02SRP-Xfp2PUf4_IZAJiSkWZwsTeNsHo8JRkH2iNiW92vUONO7z9bc_IxbaWRtNSgMU/s1000/KEyster-17214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9z_S7MAcugTLTDyi65Ym0p6LSpQP1lccuYGfiehjV3Os3dmNaPu89slZKAf_K8G-_ZnvzVILUsgQKdyzCsb7TMuu_NCl31Tj-4Olk1mk82JYWSAh02SRP-Xfp2PUf4_IZAJiSkWZwsTeNsHo8JRkH2iNiW92vUONO7z9bc_IxbaWRtNSgMU/w640-h360/KEyster-17214.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>New Year's Day, 2016<br />Frenchtown, Montana</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />If you use Adobe photo software and you make use of its ability to automatically add a copyright notice to your pictures, then the new year means it's time to revise your information to reflect 2024.</p><p>Victoria Bampton (aka the Lightroom Queen) <a href="https://www.lightroomqueen.com/update-copyright/" target="_blank">has an article </a>on how to do this for Lightroom Classic and Lightroom (cloud-based). Just enter the current new year 2024 and you'll be all set.</p><p>If you use Bridge to organize your pictures, you can update your copyright information by following these steps.</p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Click the Tools menu.</li><li>Select Edit Metadata Template.<br /></li><li>Choose your copyright template from the list. <br /></li></ol><p>(If you haven't saved your copyright info as a template, choose Create Metadata Template instead.) <br /></p><p>In the window that opens, expand the triangle next to IPTC Core. Then scroll to the bottom of the section for the copyright fields.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDsG91yfQkbC2Pdgqj9jyVVsebp02ihSJmunm40sGCXSgSZ51BDEECby4PPPbzDtflgiqF4jj6Cz43zpkNMEngCHXYODE27BqUOQn70arvkA1aIEvrHKG9V1AcJqQjzde-X1kBQ4YlUB5u4Q1-0UceVyNC7oucMcQhN7UUJbGrolhgg5YdHV0/s932/copyright%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="932" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDsG91yfQkbC2Pdgqj9jyVVsebp02ihSJmunm40sGCXSgSZ51BDEECby4PPPbzDtflgiqF4jj6Cz43zpkNMEngCHXYODE27BqUOQn70arvkA1aIEvrHKG9V1AcJqQjzde-X1kBQ4YlUB5u4Q1-0UceVyNC7oucMcQhN7UUJbGrolhgg5YdHV0/w640-h548/copyright%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Expand the IPTC Core section</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Uncheck any boxes that are NOT copyright related. <br /></li><li>Check the boxes for Copyright Notice, Copyright Status, and Rights Usage Terms (optional). </li><li>Update the year in the Notice box.</li><li>Be sure Status is Copyrighted (not Unknown). <br /></li><li>Click the Save button.</li><li>Confirm that you want to Replace the template with the new information.</li></ol><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Lrw2ZHecUEyvLusU53QuA8x7LJbYhfkichMggXVTGZ13v83n1zjBznrXv51J8L5CtrriCz5hbhOLVOdeGxN_GAibT-lZrJQ7z6XtnMS6PdpEr8Opvfq-S22_zb6LJIfF_Hh9NkO9eN6SqE62we1MBqlexRkUFMm78RYr6qLqISChweRoix8/s932/copyright%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="932" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Lrw2ZHecUEyvLusU53QuA8x7LJbYhfkichMggXVTGZ13v83n1zjBznrXv51J8L5CtrriCz5hbhOLVOdeGxN_GAibT-lZrJQ7z6XtnMS6PdpEr8Opvfq-S22_zb6LJIfF_Hh9NkO9eN6SqE62we1MBqlexRkUFMm78RYr6qLqISChweRoix8/w640-h548/copyright%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Update the year to 2024 in the Copyright Notice box</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> Now you are ready for all the new images you'll create in 2024.</p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-57484773604274270252024-01-01T08:00:00.001-07:002024-01-01T08:00:00.133-07:00It's a New Year!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR4ZUmWF29XZVZ7SbKC6ZnFBGVBg95cg2XZOMseOIGo3Yj5MAEgBvJUUs4Bqq-LEzOo9mBhXfbbimAap3cItWNUoN2NyXueAc2x0YVQnljsl9AfvhSpARDCFi5ZagjSdVjc0DxznvFjf7fEwwbkKtIUcN07Mr9GJYmqX3fXZW_UCJj4NYZ9x8/s1000/AdobeStock_483908400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR4ZUmWF29XZVZ7SbKC6ZnFBGVBg95cg2XZOMseOIGo3Yj5MAEgBvJUUs4Bqq-LEzOo9mBhXfbbimAap3cItWNUoN2NyXueAc2x0YVQnljsl9AfvhSpARDCFi5ZagjSdVjc0DxznvFjf7fEwwbkKtIUcN07Mr9GJYmqX3fXZW_UCJj4NYZ9x8/w640-h640/AdobeStock_483908400.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Image courtesy Adobe Stock</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-89410542908123797272023-12-30T08:00:00.002-07:002023-12-30T08:00:00.239-07:00Winter 2024 Classes Open for Registration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZlji8U-9MDqQbwHOTqvpOcMK1Dp2q83B4K5rks92xdGuiCSEBJvMwgxvLmm9rp5jxJcJ0TiykwKie2IxBJR6eDLLvtB4lHKb4BGgQhCswyWz0rpGS_NncJYRdZh3-xdCWSfoI3eeSwLHvYccOatmou5RvLH3VSD25vuS1VglCSVfNGlyILxA/s1058/MCPS%202024%20Jan-Feb%20Presentation%20web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="1058" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZlji8U-9MDqQbwHOTqvpOcMK1Dp2q83B4K5rks92xdGuiCSEBJvMwgxvLmm9rp5jxJcJ0TiykwKie2IxBJR6eDLLvtB4lHKb4BGgQhCswyWz0rpGS_NncJYRdZh3-xdCWSfoI3eeSwLHvYccOatmou5RvLH3VSD25vuS1VglCSVfNGlyILxA/w640-h480/MCPS%202024%20Jan-Feb%20Presentation%20web.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> Whether you have a brand new camera or one you've had for a while, there is a variety of classes to expand your photography skills and have fun. There's even a class for smartphone cameras! <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseGroupID=10725" target="_blank">Get more details and register here.</a><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-54179968914523985522023-12-29T08:00:00.002-07:002023-12-29T08:00:00.233-07:00Got a New Camera? Get Help!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQfNfZ6FBGRQ2IFD3KY8NKbHYyy3ZU6wa9aPX0rH_YvKkLrXWKxnVZN9GW5GJY1pa0FO6vW5LOkEp_9wkEMMHi2Rwx_PWQbsw9-DyJvs41HHzGGyPdnL04z7sKMwOq_la1JfNGTB4oeI6cerqnVILRbrBhKRUpU55bBRpLMk9IDPf42TbHls/s1000/KEyster-5784.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQfNfZ6FBGRQ2IFD3KY8NKbHYyy3ZU6wa9aPX0rH_YvKkLrXWKxnVZN9GW5GJY1pa0FO6vW5LOkEp_9wkEMMHi2Rwx_PWQbsw9-DyJvs41HHzGGyPdnL04z7sKMwOq_la1JfNGTB4oeI6cerqnVILRbrBhKRUpU55bBRpLMk9IDPf42TbHls/w640-h426/KEyster-5784.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Otto the Sea Otter<br />Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>If you were lucky enough to receive a new digital camera as a gift, you may find all the buttons and dials mysterious and overwhelming. And the instruction manual is written in language that might as well be hieroglyphics. </p><p>Learn the essential controls for taking sharp photos and more in <b>Getting to Know Your Digital Camera</b> on <b>January 27, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana.<a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=280758" target="_blank"> Details and registration info are here.</a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-63656532646452539852023-12-28T08:00:00.004-07:002023-12-28T08:00:00.136-07:00What Is It?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8kFs5DA3PA3No6PkPfzO0bQe5R9GNH5MQE3XtKW-_neCzGI0MSOZrFxWC9ib4Ap-Ml-S8fDXRGeQ0O5jeDlFP8lR_2tJPybRgmqGgJf8Ek5O6OzYuGpUuh57nwuLgc0Ht2_1GmjjTugxDUcYdP1NCVCugDnQXUHtg55tgWTVnNA5BO4EJN2k/s1000/KEyster-9170438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="1000" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8kFs5DA3PA3No6PkPfzO0bQe5R9GNH5MQE3XtKW-_neCzGI0MSOZrFxWC9ib4Ap-Ml-S8fDXRGeQ0O5jeDlFP8lR_2tJPybRgmqGgJf8Ek5O6OzYuGpUuh57nwuLgc0Ht2_1GmjjTugxDUcYdP1NCVCugDnQXUHtg55tgWTVnNA5BO4EJN2k/w640-h478/KEyster-9170438.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Abstract<br />Philipsburg, Montana </i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Abstract photography concentrates on color, line and shape instead of things. It's less about nouns and more about adjectives. One way to create abstract images is to get close to the object and eliminate any visual clues that would help someone figure out what they are looking at.<p>Discover more ways to create visual puzzles for your viewers in <b>Exploring Photo Ideas</b>, beginning <b>January 10, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=292976" target="_blank">Get all the details here.</a></p><p>P.S. This image is peeling paint on the side of an old truck. <br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-78959850713272451952023-12-27T08:00:00.003-07:002023-12-27T08:00:00.156-07:00Include a Person in Your Landscape Photo<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkJIIzePZ9VqaU4EVQQNr_RUvsumFvavnTrQ8sj_79sqWEtTPkpv5FAcdFhKzd7dB9sMx8BCVahEgUQhsFxIwMYrm1KwMPQS5hlHJ35w5X5NdjUxpU3vSG0QyqABTTNqxy4yyeVH8ogDwZpzsBuG76pdTc3g_8mqgTsdFcoV7d6ny40xe36o/s1000/KEyster-8446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkJIIzePZ9VqaU4EVQQNr_RUvsumFvavnTrQ8sj_79sqWEtTPkpv5FAcdFhKzd7dB9sMx8BCVahEgUQhsFxIwMYrm1KwMPQS5hlHJ35w5X5NdjUxpU3vSG0QyqABTTNqxy4yyeVH8ogDwZpzsBuG76pdTc3g_8mqgTsdFcoV7d6ny40xe36o/w640-h426/KEyster-8446.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Fly Fishermen on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River<br />Glacier National Park, Montana</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />It is often difficult to convey the distance in a landscape image. One way to add interest as well as scale is to include a human in the scene. I was fortunate while photographing this view to have two fly fishermen wade across the river and stand separated on the far bank. Their small size in the frame along with the distant hill and sky obscured by snow helps the scene feel expansive.<p>Learn more tips for photographing in the cold months in <b>Winter Nature Photography from Start to Finish,</b> beginning <b>February 1, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=260419" target="_blank">Details and registration information are available here.</a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-196257965408886572023-12-26T08:00:00.030-07:002023-12-26T08:00:00.241-07:00Jingle Bells Montana Style<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGwOsCHKJGWWtY9Txch5LGIH5-gPvOQqVJKFeU8VjhWWwwx8ylXBu9yDAc3IHZSl44LifRbnGdOSZFoaYVvaT_w6uJtQbp4j2xeMFmcogR7l1R9iIR2nxm6nn9IXDNvHEaIwYFgMaY2YhPJ_GVNXfeN56v8R5-0r6BcpS6xN0AxBxXzhjkoJI/s1000/KEyster-152150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1000" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGwOsCHKJGWWtY9Txch5LGIH5-gPvOQqVJKFeU8VjhWWwwx8ylXBu9yDAc3IHZSl44LifRbnGdOSZFoaYVvaT_w6uJtQbp4j2xeMFmcogR7l1R9iIR2nxm6nn9IXDNvHEaIwYFgMaY2YhPJ_GVNXfeN56v8R5-0r6BcpS6xN0AxBxXzhjkoJI/w640-h512/KEyster-152150.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Lindess, Luke & Beau<br />Missoula, Montana</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a href="https://www.pawsup.com/" target="_blank">Paws Up Ranch</a> brings a team of horses and a carriage (wagon with seats) to downtown Missoula every Christmas season. I made a point of going there for a ride and to get some photos of this fun event. Lindess (and Matt the driver) were friendly. I even got to ride up front next to Matt on my trip.<p>I took this and several other shots with my smartphone camera. Its wide lens enabled me to include the handler, team and wagon all in one frame. Learn how to take similar photos in <b>Take Better Pictures with Your Smartphone,</b> beginning <b>January 16, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=288824" target="_blank">Online registration information is here.</a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-7102451919661700382023-12-25T08:00:00.009-07:002023-12-25T08:00:00.243-07:00Season's Greetings!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxciJBqeGGk7FP5HmxyPzyH_4SEBllWrvOSBP_alMTLbREfN9N93Vkvgk1UiT72xF8EOHudA0YsNZ500Yhy9Th-lLkMD8WxMjv7odKgQYorrCOUaLuiGaioIgtDW9ZQhzmV30BIVimNrAQfDvOGwrHUZe4RURanIIRujwVUYg5uawH3T6PPYg/s1500/Christmas%202023-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1500" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxciJBqeGGk7FP5HmxyPzyH_4SEBllWrvOSBP_alMTLbREfN9N93Vkvgk1UiT72xF8EOHudA0YsNZ500Yhy9Th-lLkMD8WxMjv7odKgQYorrCOUaLuiGaioIgtDW9ZQhzmV30BIVimNrAQfDvOGwrHUZe4RURanIIRujwVUYg5uawH3T6PPYg/w640-h384/Christmas%202023-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i> Happy Holidays to Everyone!</i></span><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-69719214493120873112023-12-24T08:00:00.007-07:002023-12-24T08:00:00.130-07:00Holiday Lights After Dark<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXeQh8DCKBOoWp_KQgPxqPaeHu8Ha2AvCSP31SDldgGGBXgCmPra144ojzvXlk0zkjmV889W-CGvfwNBdFmwWodker0nYvDJ1YuIVKmJ6eXvOuEfCT-GqaFIDkMpEjYjel9sKTDHyG192XWHGq9UeV38SRgwmdVNMzwYjae3fLTB1smzDcTY/s1000/KEyster-6325-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXeQh8DCKBOoWp_KQgPxqPaeHu8Ha2AvCSP31SDldgGGBXgCmPra144ojzvXlk0zkjmV889W-CGvfwNBdFmwWodker0nYvDJ1YuIVKmJ6eXvOuEfCT-GqaFIDkMpEjYjel9sKTDHyG192XWHGq9UeV38SRgwmdVNMzwYjae3fLTB1smzDcTY/w512-h640/KEyster-6325-2.jpg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Holiday Lights<br />Missoula, Montana</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Once you become familiar with the basic focus and exposure settings on your camera, you're ready to explore more challenging situations. One of those is getting a sharp image at night without using flash. The trick is using a tripod and turning off the flash on purpose. The camera's exposure system then takes a longer exposure to get enough light for the picture. And having the camera attached to a tripod means the camera doesn't move, so the photo turns out crisp and clear.<p>Learn how to photograph more challenging subjects, including low light scenes, action shots and portraits in <b>Beyond the Basics: Learning More About Your Digital Camera</b>, which meets <b>February 24, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=276387" target="_blank">Register online here.</a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-14561344195148164152023-12-23T08:00:00.003-07:002023-12-23T08:00:00.134-07:00Winter Is Great for Black & White<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYGB0z0fHJY9vIQYvaTKNA9Jo_1tJCHduW3Es6nxDo39Ebqt3xx0FPqwwxNx_ziSlx97gJFtl-8hfkhvNyLUKFv44FNjQIBja0cwdnjEBsl7IaiOjuXp5YnnGQ8rvMIhvFhBhyYDDDJDtE8amNHg81AeWIDcXv5onzB_cVPYUMtNjadauh-E/s1000/KEyster-8241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYGB0z0fHJY9vIQYvaTKNA9Jo_1tJCHduW3Es6nxDo39Ebqt3xx0FPqwwxNx_ziSlx97gJFtl-8hfkhvNyLUKFv44FNjQIBja0cwdnjEBsl7IaiOjuXp5YnnGQ8rvMIhvFhBhyYDDDJDtE8amNHg81AeWIDcXv5onzB_cVPYUMtNjadauh-E/w426-h640/KEyster-8241.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Winter Texture<br />Frenchtown, Montana</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> Here in western Montana, our winter days are often overcast when we get stuck under an inversion cloud layer. Add to the flat light a lack color and snow cover and finding things to photograph can be a challenge.<p>Digital photography to the rescue! Whether you use a smartphone or a camera with interchangeable lenses, it likely has a black & white (monochrome) setting or filter. Switch your camera to b&w and wander about looking for light and dark contrast like that in these tree trunks or different textures such as the smooth snow and rough bark. These are perfect subjects for black and white photography.</p><p>Learn more tips for setting up your camera or phone in my <b>Introduction to Black & White Photography</b>, beginning <b>January 30, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=292978" target="_blank">Click here for details and registration info.</a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-43089661736242959812023-12-22T08:00:00.005-07:002023-12-22T08:00:00.141-07:00Winter Kayaking<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYeJecJDY3nuEJ_MSW467B8mRducuZt2xaiR2RpUoJKupzqmU4z2y2jb88LZBIkSWNImW-r8hiUQLILac1PumWLBi_CQBOIzvZWWwD9qF0HEO-4TjFLc9BfeYf0E3URYzxtxMdyiThInyiQX3OK6PERVsUQvmdAJ72HVjEoT_ozrEUYO_uKMU/s1000/KEyster-7143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYeJecJDY3nuEJ_MSW467B8mRducuZt2xaiR2RpUoJKupzqmU4z2y2jb88LZBIkSWNImW-r8hiUQLILac1PumWLBi_CQBOIzvZWWwD9qF0HEO-4TjFLc9BfeYf0E3URYzxtxMdyiThInyiQX3OK6PERVsUQvmdAJ72HVjEoT_ozrEUYO_uKMU/w640-h426/KEyster-7143.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Winter Kayaking at Brennan's Wave<br />Missoula, Montana</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />This brave (foolhardy?) person was practicing his kayaking skills in the literally freezing waters of the Clark Fork River. A fast shutter speed achieved by raising the ISO and a series of frames helped me capture a sharp image of an interesting moment. I cropped the photo to concentrate attention on the kayaker and strengthen the composition.<p>If you are hoping Santa brings you a new camera, or you are gifting one, my class <b>Getting to Know Your Digital Camera</b> teaches you which settings are best for action and other subjects. Class meets <b>January 27, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. Gift certificates are available. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=280758" target="_blank">Click here to register.</a> <br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-19750480452587437092023-12-21T08:00:00.006-07:002023-12-21T08:00:00.128-07:00Happy Solstice<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bFxJ7wR2IXnQMMfmIaq5IFSdO8ft_9lQuc9zbKIBvSBJ8N-C33OAASWjpsl_Ldwk2keUG9LVwM5kt5YwgQCUGPN99G2jgLq6wPGP3XzfScvkZNmdK61fzmgk4jqSU7HGkOmeIeZvAOWfLMsOZ0NYgUxK1E56rM2gm9YoIS-Hogr8udJ6h5g/s1000/20231215_172258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bFxJ7wR2IXnQMMfmIaq5IFSdO8ft_9lQuc9zbKIBvSBJ8N-C33OAASWjpsl_Ldwk2keUG9LVwM5kt5YwgQCUGPN99G2jgLq6wPGP3XzfScvkZNmdK61fzmgk4jqSU7HGkOmeIeZvAOWfLMsOZ0NYgUxK1E56rM2gm9YoIS-Hogr8udJ6h5g/w480-h640/20231215_172258.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>A Light in the Forest<br />Frenchtown Pond State Park, Montana</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>A surprise greeted me as I completed my walk around the pond at twilight! Good thing I had my smartphone camera available to capture the moon shining through thin clouds on the Christmas tree decorated with lights and ornaments made by school children.</p><p>Learn to confidently use your phone for pictures like this in my class <b>Take Better Pictures with Your Smartphone</b>, starting <b>January 16, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=288824" target="_blank">Registration details here.</a><br /> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-45617036442701661282023-12-20T11:03:00.003-07:002023-12-20T11:27:54.020-07:00Winter in the City<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbh44_rsE8TSg5z6mzas7NIZhrdDtCmatwAzMnTuivYWU_VoCJ8MOOIsoHOFfICGDoE3lAJ4av_HQGmwtOSD5a0QCqrNHTvZ5e-tdD4uU0B56Sl2Rsy7Kfa3ZrRwWVeOo5BoDHxQkEayqsKk_pJW0RvzCMUOI91rD-X-fcYDv_XgvXHe2J_tI/s1000/KEyster-6883.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbh44_rsE8TSg5z6mzas7NIZhrdDtCmatwAzMnTuivYWU_VoCJ8MOOIsoHOFfICGDoE3lAJ4av_HQGmwtOSD5a0QCqrNHTvZ5e-tdD4uU0B56Sl2Rsy7Kfa3ZrRwWVeOo5BoDHxQkEayqsKk_pJW0RvzCMUOI91rD-X-fcYDv_XgvXHe2J_tI/w640-h360/KEyster-6883.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Clark Fork River<br />Missoula, Montana</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I took advantage of a snowy day to capture pictures of downtown Missoula. The snowfall is hiding Mount Sentinel in the distance, usually visible from the bridge on which I was standing. The person walking down the path on the left adds scale and human interest. I waited until he entered the snow-covered area so he would be visible against the background. A series of frames let me choose the one in which he clearly has two legs in a stride.<p>Learn ideas for photographing cityscapes in the winter in my next session of <b>Exploring Photo Ideas</b> beginning <b>January 10, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=292976" target="_blank">Click here for registration details.</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-26134879598955974442023-12-15T08:00:00.002-07:002023-12-15T08:00:00.362-07:00Fog Simplifies<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1TXIRdt_EAOMjCXvVxBVLYpBw8XbwWj8r5ixWa1kELMdDF7CbIT1CSdHTGIPo44OYQfz7y8HChXlvqbUKFovVFrrSkPODYjhMj4bUHQaB2l8MY0GxfiIQHGDSrsHnyW9qc2SWFIfRunYAHEGeyf-UrVIref3KIZ5gGWlRxzKo6k3SvhXsNo/s1000/KEyster-6559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1TXIRdt_EAOMjCXvVxBVLYpBw8XbwWj8r5ixWa1kELMdDF7CbIT1CSdHTGIPo44OYQfz7y8HChXlvqbUKFovVFrrSkPODYjhMj4bUHQaB2l8MY0GxfiIQHGDSrsHnyW9qc2SWFIfRunYAHEGeyf-UrVIref3KIZ5gGWlRxzKo6k3SvhXsNo/w640-h426/KEyster-6559.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Fog along the Bitterroot River<br />Missoula, Montana</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> I love shooting in the fog. It simplifies backgrounds, helping create quiet scenes. </p><p>To preserve the bright white fog, I increased the exposure by two stops. Foggy light is also very blue. To counteract that, I used the Shade white balance setting to warm up the trees and brush along the riverbank.</p><p>Taking your camera off Auto mode gives you the flexibility to dial in the effects you want for your image. <b>Getting to Know Your Digital Camera</b>, which meets <b>January 27, 2024</b>, helps you move from taking snapshots to making photographs. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=280758" target="_blank">Find out more about the class and register here.</a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10510665.post-19071133321884943642023-12-14T08:00:00.002-07:002023-12-14T08:00:00.143-07:00Shoot Buildings at Twilight with Your Smartphone<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Y4GjH7MqI1VeI9ppqO-O7WbJIIjM-R_UP90RPBFQpUv1ryxtt8PtB7gUuwQMn_iCJjWHjMvdV9bw_Ha5oi_dG89fJhe9wvHlj2dG3gkFCDx_EEkcmgC60Pu6gSe7bGPXCqXN1iw3-LSk7c_wFnK568ysY12CKKiDw9d1lNPJ3eiQRAz8kh0/s1000/KEyster-20231201_170114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Y4GjH7MqI1VeI9ppqO-O7WbJIIjM-R_UP90RPBFQpUv1ryxtt8PtB7gUuwQMn_iCJjWHjMvdV9bw_Ha5oi_dG89fJhe9wvHlj2dG3gkFCDx_EEkcmgC60Pu6gSe7bGPXCqXN1iw3-LSk7c_wFnK568ysY12CKKiDw9d1lNPJ3eiQRAz8kh0/w640-h360/KEyster-20231201_170114.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Montana Museum of Art & Culture<br />Missoula, Montana</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Twilight is a perfect time to photograph buildings. After the sun has set, especially on a cloudy day, the brightness of building lights matches the brightness of the dusk sky. The warm yellow of the artificial lights contrasts nicely with the cool blue sky.</p><p>Learn more helpful tips in <b>Take Better Pictures with Your Smartphone</b>, starting<b> January 16, 2024</b>, at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula, Montana. Both iPhones and Android phones are welcome. <a href="https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=3561#CourseID=288824" target="_blank">Get all the details and register here.</a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© Kathy Eyster, All Rights Reserved.
Email: Kathy@KathyEyster.com</div>Kathy Eysterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546126576937035406noreply@blogger.com