Podcast Suggestion- Finding worthy subjects

[kat]

You would die laughing if you saw what I shoot when I can't get out. Everything including the kitchen sink.

As Marko states, it's more so playing with light, shutter speed and aperture and seeing what I'll get. Great practice. And now and then you'll get a really good shot of the least likely subject.

I used to do the facebook photo contest group things. It was great to get several weekly themed challenges and go running off with it. Hence the millions of photos I have in the "March Wind Theme".

[F8&Bthere]

I've come to realize lately that my cabin fever is something I might have to live with unless I change the fact that photographing inanimate household objects indoors is just not my bag. Maybe trying some studio-ish fun-yet-overdone things like a cherry dropping into a glass of milk... but by the time I set everything up, practice, shoot, put everything away and head to the "digital darkroom" I would need a good block of at least 2 hours. Don't have that kind of time (without distractions) in my household- maybe when the kids are grown up.

[Marko]

I would need a good block of at least 2 hours.

You could always try after the kids go to sleep...maybe once a week?

One thing you'll learn quickly is that for quite a while, the more you learn, the longer it takes to take a shot. That said, the shots you do take will be way better than before you started learning.

Then, after doing this for a while (practice practice practice), the speed returns and you can take pictures faster.

[kat]

You could always try after the kids go to sleep...maybe once a week?

One thing you'll learn quickly is that for quite a while, the more you learn, the longer it takes to take a shot. That said, the shots you do take will be way better than before you started learning.

Then, after doing this for a while (practice practice practice), the speed returns and you can take pictures faster.

That's the best thing I've heard you say yet Marko!!!

[casil403]

There's a few neat ideas you could try with your kids at the thread entitled "Wanting to be Inspired? ".
Also I saw a thread in here about light-painting and I checked out DIYphotography.net where they had a write up on light-painting as well as homemade bokeh filters.
I can totally relate to feeling cabin fever also! I'm using this time as a way to get to know the settings/modes on my SLR as well as equipment. As Marko says it's a good time to practice, practice, practise!

[JAS_Photo]

I was just looking through this blog and there are tons of ideas here.

http://365photosin2009.wordpress.com/

[jjeling]

If you cant get two hours of free time away from your kids, then I would make the kids your subject for a while.

[Marko]

This subject has been published as our 64th podcast here:
http://www.photography.ca/blog/?p=303

Thanks for the suggestion F8&Bthere

[AcadieLibre]

Get dressed accordingly, I have done shots -30 and with the wind chill even colder. Winter shots are a ton of fun. Always at those temperatures, bring one or two pairs of extra socks because you feet are what need to keep warm. And extra batteries. You should be looking at it all differently, what works i the winter, find friends willing to help, post an ad at craiglist for models willing to work for photos. Research there are many ways to get this done.

[scorpio_e]

I have to say. I LOVED this pod cast. Great information and I enjoyed listening to it. I am inspired !!!!