Posted by AnimalPsychic
During a recent trip to an outback area in the desert country of Oregon I was thrilled to see so many deer in the small town. Hunting season was in effect, and somehow these graceful animals know where they can safely feed and rest. My typical environment does not include wildlife like this, and only twice in my 16 years had I seen any wild animal in my backyard, aside from the birds.
As dusk drew closer I noticed several deer in the front yard, including a buck. Photo op! I slowly opened the door, keeping the dogs at bay. Leaning around the corner I snapped 3 or 4 photos before the buck leaped over the fence.
Later that evening I reviewed the photos on my computer. I’d become accustom to picking up orbs, the earthy beings who are attracted to rich sources of energy. A voice filled the room, saying, “What is THAT?” This had to be the highlight of my Oregon adventure.
I perceived this spirit to be a guardian, a gentle supporter of the buck and the rest of the deer. I truly did catch them by surprise! Within seconds the event was over.
It is rare to capture a spirit photo such as this. Our eyes are attuned to see and perceive such a limited range. There is an art to taking spirit photos, and it requires patience and respect.
A few months back I taught an impromptu class that I will call “Orb Photography 101″. I would have loved to have had this photo to show them as an example to this unusual art. Please send me an note if you are interested in a teleconference class on orb photos.
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Posted by AnimalPsychic
You’ve been wanting to take stunning photos of your pet, but have not figured out how to get started. You have stumbled upon this article because you don’t want to end up with plain, boring photos of your pet. Not to worry, these tips will get you taking awesome pet photos.
1. Natural lighting is best for your pet. Light through windows is good, or take your pet outside. Using flashes to photograph pets is not the best idea. Not only could the flash scare your them, but it creates red-eye in photos.
2. Position yourself so that you are on the same level as your pet. Lie on the ground or crouch down. This is a good idea because you will appear less intimidating to your pet, while gaining a new appreciation of your surroundings. Your pet will curiously investigate the lens, making for an amusing photo.
3. Spend time with your pet to learn about their personality and idiosyncrasies. The more you know about them, the easier it will be to photograph them, and you will end up having more fun.
4. Experiment with different lenses, aperture settings, and shutter speeds. A macro lens will let you get take close-up photos, a wide-angle lens fits more pet in the frame, a smaller aperture blurs the background, and faster shutter speed will catch your pet in motion.
5. Be patient. As your photo shoot progresses, your pet will get more comfortable with you and the camera. If you are anxious and uncomfortable, they too will become anxious and uncomfortable, so remember to relax and be calm.
6. Expect the unexpected. You never know when you will get a good shot because pets are unpredictable. Try photographing them with their favorite toy, enjoying a treat, or frolicking in the park.
Remember to have fun! You will be able to display your pets looking like rock stars in no time. You can always look online or in magazine for additional ideas.
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