Friday, September 25, 2009
PICTURES OF THE WEEK
MSNBC has a great weekly posting of photos taken from around everywhere. We look at these pictures on a regular basis and compare what we are doing in class with what the professionals are doing around the world.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
LOOKING AT SOME BASIC PHOTO TIPS
The oatmeal can camera project is over and we have done a 180 and now are in the thick of digital photography. There are some basic tips that can make your photos better and we are exploring those.
BASIC TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOS
This week we have been working with composing.
1.The first tip is to get on the level of the subject.
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Sunset on the Amazon
We had some of the most spectacular sunsets. Our cabanas over looked Piranha Laguna. From our open air lodge you could see the most beautiful close to the day.
National Geographic Ecuador Group
We gathered with Massimo (front and center) for a group shot before he had to leave us and return to Italy. We are all back in Houston now and have made many wonderful memories.
White water tubing
In freezing cold river water, our group loaded onto two tube rafts for an adventure ride. Lots of gasping for breath as the cold water hit the body, lots of screams as your tube raft headed into the rapids, and lots of smiles from everyone.
Watching and waiting for Hummingbirds
Biologist, Nicki, names some of the birds that we are trying to photograph.
TARABITA
Day four started with a ride across the canopy in the tarabita.
Bug Hunting Hikes
In the evenings, when it is not pouring down rain, we hunt along the road for nocturnal critters. It is quite entertaining to see the students excitedly looking under leaves and rocks. I would have to say that Callie and Madeleine Ham won the most critters found award for our time in Mindo.
Making Chocolate
As one drops the cocoa beans into the press the other pushes down and out come delicious chocolate. We had bananas, kiwis, apples, and pineapple to dip. We even had left overs....wish I knew where that tub of chocolate was.