Photo Gallary

I'm entering some of my photos I've taken into a Gallery created by James in a couple of day! Hoping that they will catch peoples eyes. I've been thinking that maybe people will want something more than a just a picture, maybe give them something they'll use too. Mouse pad, mug, or place mat. You know just something people can appreciate. I was also thinking about doing a callander.

So if you have any ideas or if you would like to order something in particular with one of my photos, you can e-mail me at seankylephotography@gmail.com

I hope to create some sort of interests in my pictures and help make something out of them. If anybody has any questions regarding any of my photos go ahead and e-mail me. I plan on putting most of my pictures up on a slide show, so there will be more of a choice to pick from.

Hope everybody has a great day!

Another Canon Powershot

Stockbridge Middle School

So, I was exploring the abilities of my mom's, Canon Powershot SX30 IS with 35x Wide angle optical zoom. I must say it is an amazing camera. I am thinking about getting this one now, instead of the Panasonic I had been talking about earlier. The quality of the pictures are quite stunning. I am really impressed with the quality of it's focus. It is able to focus on things a lot faster than I am used to, I get the shot of what I want, and not have to wait for it to focus.

Family Cat, Koda

I went out on a walk around Stockbridge for a little while. Testing out the quality of the camera. I took a lot of quick pictures, I didn't stay around like I normally do, I just moved on. The pictures turned out fantastic though. I am impressed of how they turned out, even though I didn't wait. It was too cold for me anyway, I took a picture of some benches lined along the Stockbridge Middle School, and some buildings from the back angle. The sun was setting, and it hit the buildings with such warm light, I couldn't resist.

Then Christmas morning, I took a picture of our cat, Koda. He was sitting out on our deck, ready for his photo shoot. haha. The definition of his fur, is outstanding!

I can't wait for spring, or even summer time to get some more shots. I'm not the greatest fan of winter, so I don't spend much time outside. I would love to get a nice picture of the snow falling though. I have an idea of what I want to do, but if it happens, is beyond me. Anyway... Till next time!! Seeya

Back of some buildings in Stockbridge

Rough Few Weeks

I've been away for a while. I've been trying to help James out with his life. Things aren't going as smoothly as I would like. It does look like things are on the upward trend though. I will have new pictures on my next blog. I wish I was able to take the pictures I wanted to, but when times are rough, you have to have priorities.

So, I went shopping with my mom, a day before Christmas, looking at cameras. I was showing her how awesome the Canon Powershot SX30 IS. She was so impressed with it, she bought it. It was really quite upsetting, a slap in the face really. It is like she was saying "Hey, I have money for a nice camera and you don't, even though I have a camera." But thankfully, I was able to talk her into letting me use it whenever I want.

Anyway, I'll keep you posted. Sorry again, for neglecting a post! I love talking about photography and cameras! See you later!

Winters mix

My journey out into the cold was fun. I was able to get a few shots that I wanted. It's to bad I wasn't able to get more of the sunlight that I wanted. Next time, I'm going to go out while it's snowing. I love the snow that gets stuck to the trees, it makes a much better picture.  We're supposed to have another snow storm on Tuesday and Thursday! So, hopefully I'll have a great photo opportunity!

So, to my readers, what kind of camera do you use? What kind of shots do you like to take, and how long have you been taking pictures?

So the picture (up) was one of my last pictures I took, the sun was going down, and I liked the view between the trees.
The picture (right) was a bit unique. The plant had a perfect angle to the sun, and it looks like the plant was holding onto it!
I was using Canon Powershot S5 IS.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

A while ago I had lost my Canon Powershot SD 1100 IS at the Detroit, Michigan Youmacon. I was quite upset, but not as upset as I would have been, if I hadn't gotten my pictures off. Since then I have been saving up for a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. I liked the reviews, the pictures I've seen, and I want an upgrade for myself. The saving up has been quite difficult, especially around this time of year. On top of my car payment, car insurance, gas, and food, it's almost Christmas!! So, it's been difficult.
Lately I've been using James' Canon Powershot S5 IS. We're going to go around town taking pictures later today, hope the sun comes out a bit more!

The picture of the sky was taken on a Friday night in Ann Arbor Michigan. There was a thunderstorm off in the distance. The light was from the city around, it gave it an eerie affect
The Cicada shell was taken late this summer, you can find their shells all over the place. They are the bug that you hear buzzing loudly in the day time, in the mid-late summer. They are quite the interesting bug.

Winter Storm

So, just a few days ago, we had our first winter storm of the year, and there is snow everywhere. Sadly I haven't been able to get out and take any pictures yet, either I've been at work, it's been to cold out, or I've been to lazy. But!! I will get out there and take some winter pictures to post.

I've been thinking about trying Photoshop. I like the natural pictures, just things you can get from the camera, but photoshopping can add definition, texture, and make things look outstanding. Of course, I'll post some of my work in the next coming weeks, along with some snow!

James and I were taking a walk down a trail, earlier this summer and I came across this little toad. After I took the picture I realized, that there was a spot-light surrounding the toad. I had to be extremely slow to get the shot. I had the camera set to macro (my favorite setting).

I was sitting in James' driveway talking with him when I took this picture of the weed. I'm not sure what the name of it is called.But the sun was going down so it gave that warm color to the plant. I again used the macro setting. I like how it focuses on one section or point of the pant and blurs out others. I think the wood added a different texture to the picture, making you look at the plant itself. 

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

If you're looking for a really nice, inexpensive camera, then the Canon PowerShot S5 IS, is a perfect candidate. It is a step up from your regular point and shoot cameras, but not quite as fancy as a Digital SLR camera. It's perfect for somebody who wants to take on a more professional look to their pictures.
The Canon PowerShot S5 IS, gives you more options, you can change the shutter speed, change the aperture, change of scenes, and of course, you can make videos! It has powerful 12x optical zoom, with stabilized zoom. With 8.0 megapixels, you are able to take larger pictures.

     I like all 22 of  the shooting modes and color/light options. But on of my favorites is the Color Accent. You are able to pick a specific color to be shown. It adds a different kind of unique touch to your pictures.
If you like to take close up pictures, it is perfect! It has an epic super macro shot, get close to anything you want!

The pictures (up) were taken with my boyfriend, James. He was driving and I was taking pictures. He was telling me to hurry up and take the pictures, so some of the credit goes to him. I love the way the camera is able to catch the light on the fog, and the detail to the plants and telephone wires. The pictures (down)  are taken using the color accent option. I like the reflection in the water, the color of the geese. Then I like yellow of the sunflower. None of these pictures have been photoshopped in anyway, except for my watermark, they were all taken from the camera's settings.

James standing behind sunflowers