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

Welcome to Sean Kyle Photography, I love to take pictures of anything nature really, flowers, snow, storms, landscapes, ocean, water, trees, you name it.
I am an amateur photographer, with a love for macro shots of flowers, sunsets or sunrise, and landscapes. When I get  enough money, I will be buying a more professional camera for my photography. 
I hope that blogging will help my photos get recognized, and that I can become a well known photographer. I think that would be amazing. Of course I've gotta start somewhere and I think this would be a great place to start.

Marry-gold

This picture here was taken in late September 2010, and is a common Marry-gold. I used a Canon Powershot SD1100is, the iso is set at 100.