@ Grannies

Did I ever mention that I love my digital camera? My Canon Rebel 30D.....it's a beautiful thing.
As you may or may not know I am taking my first photography class this semester. It is a B&W film class.....they will all be B&W film classes for my undergraduate. It's not so much the B&W part that is bothersome, in fact I rather enjoy the simplicity of B&W images. It is the film part that is driving me bloody crazy!!
I thought I was going to need therapy before I shot my first roll of film. There is a grand amount of comfort and security in using the digital camera as opposed to this spiteful little piece of machinery that uses film. It takes a great deal of patience and finesse and as my instructor keeps telling me, lots and lots of practice so take lots and lots of pictures.
That is what I've been doing. I think I've gotten...maybe..two decent shots.
You must be thinking.." Is this seriously all you have to worry about?"
Yes. Yes it is. It has consumed me. I dream of photography. It constantly preoccupies my thoughts for most of the day. If I can't figure out how to get the images in my head onto film I am going to go nuts.
You may be saying to yourself..."So what. You get good images with your digital camera, so go with that."
Yes. Good images. Not GREAT images. Besides....it's just about the challenge at this point, and knowing that using film can create awesome things. Not that the film does all the work!!



p.s
These pics are from the other day @ Grannies. Xander had the best time playing in the leaves and getting tractor rides from Poppy. (these are digital of course..there are more in photobucket if you feel the need.)