tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post6268476899851418298..comments2023-10-18T07:11:35.641-04:00Comments on ROBINS NESTING PLACE: A Little Change That Makes a Big DifferenceRobin's Nesting Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-55888651557863457242009-09-13T14:09:58.753-04:002009-09-13T14:09:58.753-04:00Robin, thanks for the camera lesson. I have been ...Robin, thanks for the camera lesson. I have been getting some tips from my son-in-law and hubby. I am shooting some pics without the auto mode too!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955995520615536271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-83899137417300936452009-09-12T23:32:40.585-04:002009-09-12T23:32:40.585-04:00Great info and explained so simply. We would all ...Great info and explained so simply. We would all be amazed if we took five minutes and read the manual so we could actually use all the functions we paid for on our cameras. Your pictures are great!Teresahttp://blog.gardenshoesonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-54573298567590317582009-09-12T14:01:56.983-04:002009-09-12T14:01:56.983-04:00Thanks for the pointer. I will try it out. I have ...Thanks for the pointer. I will try it out. I have started to use a few different modes on my Canon but I really don't know what am doing most of the time. I do have the white balance I know and various other gadgets. It is rather like the computer. I don't know half of what I have on my mac.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-61664129077763584592009-09-11T08:39:07.419-04:002009-09-11T08:39:07.419-04:00I'm going to have to experiment more! Good inf...I'm going to have to experiment more! Good info!Dave@The Home Gardenhttp://www.growingthehomegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-54530526514163804732009-09-10T22:53:35.594-04:002009-09-10T22:53:35.594-04:00I use P mode a lot, and often use manual these day...I use P mode a lot, and often use manual these days. I mostly leave my white balance on cloudy, but change it occasionally.<br />Your photos are wonderful, Robin. I especially love the ones you took of the hummingbird moth. They're hard to get clear shots of as they move constantly. <br />You have lots of wonderful wildlife in your yard :)<br />I'm glad you took some time to relax and Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-23285685170228615422009-09-10T22:25:00.304-04:002009-09-10T22:25:00.304-04:00My goodness Robin, sometimes we are so alike that ...My goodness Robin, sometimes we are so alike that it's frightening! You are one step ahead me with the camera though, I haven't tried your tip yet, but I sure will soon. I'm still stuck in Auto! I didn't take a class like you did, but have been reading photography books instead. It sounds like our home areas are very much alike too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-92086084307564356222009-09-10T18:19:23.161-04:002009-09-10T18:19:23.161-04:00Robin, so you did it! We talked about taking some...Robin, so you did it! We talked about taking some lessons. And, I did not know about the Program Mode. It must be called something else on my camera but I will find it and let you know what happens.<br /><br />Great post. Thanks for the lesson.<br /><br />MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-21181800644584887672009-09-09T11:13:18.651-04:002009-09-09T11:13:18.651-04:00This is an awesome explanation for little tricks t...This is an awesome explanation for little tricks that can so improve photography--you explain it better than my instructor did. And as always, your photos are exquisite!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-77418301382446021862009-09-08T19:52:18.624-04:002009-09-08T19:52:18.624-04:00A 'P'? I have to go get my camera. I don&#...A 'P'? I have to go get my camera. I don't even know there's a P on it. Thanks for this.Blossomhttp://lili-aimhigh.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-56152135246552468512009-09-08T19:04:56.612-04:002009-09-08T19:04:56.612-04:00Gosh Robin, thanks for sharing this basic info. I...Gosh Robin, thanks for sharing this basic info. I can only process one thing at a time and you have explained this so clearly that I think I get it! You are very sweet and generous to do this for us auto friends. :-)<br />FrancesFranceshttp://fairegarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-73852010140827208882009-09-08T13:11:11.795-04:002009-09-08T13:11:11.795-04:00Appreciate your information here on the P mode. Si...Appreciate your information here on the P mode. Since my broken camera is on its way across the states to be repaired hopefully, I will be looking to buy another... can't do without one. Any recommendations?Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160202493785166930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-76892559427526307762009-09-08T10:27:13.099-04:002009-09-08T10:27:13.099-04:00Robin, I've discovered how much I like shootin...Robin, I've discovered how much I like shooting Aperture priority! it's a much better photo~~Thank you so much for explaining white balance!<br />Now to get into the menu and see what's what in my camera...The biggest problem, I've encountered are the terrible instructions in my manual! Thank goodness for help from blogging friends :) and online instructions! gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-43027474509763934272009-09-08T01:51:02.327-04:002009-09-08T01:51:02.327-04:00The difference between the two photos in each case...The difference between the two photos in each case is dramatic. Great tip Robin. I haven't ever shot in program mode (I tweak a lot too) but now I'm going out tomorrow to try it out! Thanks for sharing some of your class information.Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-14448298745298555942009-09-07T22:24:21.392-04:002009-09-07T22:24:21.392-04:00very helpful info, and you explained it so clearly...very helpful info, and you explained it so clearly. thanks! I'll check out our camera and see if we have that capability... and hey, thanks for stopping by my blog the other day! so nice to have you visit. : )Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01886668831972641673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-42882045014845194142009-09-07T22:15:03.543-04:002009-09-07T22:15:03.543-04:00Thanks for the great photo lesson, Robin. I'l...Thanks for the great photo lesson, Robin. I'll be coming back for more -- you'd better hurry up and take the next class, ha ha!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08681758051433522246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-62508136700935974052009-09-06T17:17:56.471-04:002009-09-06T17:17:56.471-04:00What helpful information. I also only use the aut...What helpful information. I also only use the auto mode because as you said the white balance intimidated me as well. Now I know better and can experiment. Thanks so much for sharing this info.Joanne Olivierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856998108256408734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-39344197944531200432009-09-06T08:19:06.778-04:002009-09-06T08:19:06.778-04:00Thank you, now I need to go check out my little po...Thank you, now I need to go check out my little point and clicker!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-55819004762943295832009-09-05T23:19:32.609-04:002009-09-05T23:19:32.609-04:00Very interesting stuff, Robin. And great photos, t...Very interesting stuff, Robin. And great photos, too. <br /><br />I've always used the Program mode on my Canon. I adjust the ISO but <em>that is all I know how to do.</em> I've never enhanced any of my photos though. I would LOVE to take a photography class to learn how to use all the other settings.<br />MeemsMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-88094599748353537792009-09-05T21:18:09.482-04:002009-09-05T21:18:09.482-04:00It has not been a good growing season this year in...It has not been a good growing season this year in Indiana. I planted lots of tomatos and they just did not ripen. The Knock Out roses were lacking in flowers.<br />Lets hope for a better year next year.<br />Debbie<br />Garden Thyme with the Creative GardenerDebbie https://www.blogger.com/profile/08052794321516746567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-58858550382615679412009-09-05T13:36:14.431-04:002009-09-05T13:36:14.431-04:00Thank you for sharing, Robin.Thank you for sharing, Robin.The Giraffe Head Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163787271055203400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-31820930097520549882009-09-05T09:27:13.581-04:002009-09-05T09:27:13.581-04:00Birds and butterflies, bouquets and dragonflies......Birds and butterflies, bouquets and dragonflies... what a beautiful blog! I feel your passion. And thank you for the photo tip... as soon as I get my good camera back from the shop, I shall try it. ;)Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160202493785166930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-36680249487829504132009-09-04T20:33:49.380-04:002009-09-04T20:33:49.380-04:00Great bit of wisdom to pass on. I'll try it.Great bit of wisdom to pass on. I'll try it.Mary Delle LeBeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580493268918204260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-68113969190144901612009-09-04T20:06:51.475-04:002009-09-04T20:06:51.475-04:00Very useful information....Thanks for sharing!Very useful information....Thanks for sharing!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539232387597508849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-61549340628446520672009-09-04T10:16:54.152-04:002009-09-04T10:16:54.152-04:00I have recently been fiddling with the program mod...I have recently been fiddling with the program mode on my camera. The first day I used it was extremely sunny, but the pictures turned out great! Much better than I had expected. I've never had any formal classes, etc. I have mostly had to train myself, so this is wonderful! Thanks for the post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3463455126326179974.post-68025084906693839222009-09-04T09:38:21.952-04:002009-09-04T09:38:21.952-04:00It is time for me to play with my camera some more...It is time for me to play with my camera some more!! aaahhhh--that's me leaving my friend auto!!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.com