Tuesday, November 26, 2013

My daring moment


We have seen spirally photos like this time and over right?  Yes, but this photo is special to me because it was taken in a no photography zone.  The photo was taken in a museum where it was prohibited to take any photos.  The house more of a mansion to me was built in the 1900s.  

Not being able to take any photos was a bit bittersweet.  Unhappy that I would not get to capture any of the rooms with antique interiors preserved. Happy that I would be putting down the camera as sometimes it is relieving just to enjoy the view (FYE-For your eyes :).  

However, I could not control myself after seeing the staircase. I ran up and quickly took a shot scared yet excited with adrenaline rush.  All black, oops did not adjust my settings after we entered the house.  So I hurriedly changed the settings and took only two shots as I started to hear people talking (first one was not centered properly).  Then I just walked away as if nothing happened, minus the whistling :)!  

Photographers have been known to disobey rules and do anything for "that" shot.  So although quite small, I was overjoyed that I took the step to make my shot and that I have a story to tell!  I was scared, first that I might get caught because there were security cameras and second that I might be haunted lol, this was a building from the 1900s so who knows right?  Hmm perhaps a good movie concept, photographer being haunted through the photos :)

Monday, November 11, 2013

Sunset in Madeira beach


Beautiful view at Madeira Beach:
I was torn between taking photos of dolphins or the sunset.  Sunset was stable and predictable while the dolphins loved to play around, peek-a-boo, splashhh was all I got. :)  
So I focused more on the scenic view.