Hello everyone...just wanted to say that we are here and doing just fine. Thank you to those of you who have asked and wondered. The kids have been sick this week, so we haven't done anything real exciting and I haven't been taking pictures. It started with pink eye on Monday for Layna. Then, Tuesday Layna started showing symptoms of a cold, and on Wednesday Brayden started showing the same cold symptoms. By the end of the day yesterday, Brayden was cashed out on the couch with a low grade fever and both of them have full blown nasty colds. Brayden had a rough night last night, and right now the kids are resting in front of the TV. Layna does not have a fever at this point. Brayden and I have well visits previously scheduled with our ENT today. I go yearly to check on my allergies and sinuses, and Brayden goes every three months to check on his ears (he has tubes). So, I think we are going to go anyway and I can make sure there aren't any infections going on in Brayden's ears.
Anyway, I have one question for those of you that like photography. I often see photos on other people's blogs that are stunning. When I look closely, I notice the the background of the photo is not in focus, but the person (or whatever is being featured in the photo) is crystal clear. So, I am wondering, how do you all do that? If it is easy to explain, leave me a comment. I have a decent digital camera, so I am thinking I am just missing something. I need to pull out the manual and read up on all the different features of my camere, but thought I would ask. I am becoming more and more interested in photography, but don't know much about it. Can anyone recommend any good books out there???
Not too much else is going on here. We are still waiting to hear the fate of Matt's job. We are supposed to know by December 1st, but it sounds like that date might get extended. At this point, I just want to know so that we can make a plan as a family. The waiting around is truly horrible.
I am thinking we may drag out the holiday decorations this weekend and get a head start on that before things get too hectic. I can't wait to see how the kids enjoy "helping" and seeing all the decorations. The LOVE seeing the stores all decked out for the holidays, so I am sure they are going to be ecstatic about the house being decorated. Money is tight this holiday season, so it is going to be the things we do and see that are going to be the gifts of the season!
Anyway, I have one question for those of you that like photography. I often see photos on other people's blogs that are stunning. When I look closely, I notice the the background of the photo is not in focus, but the person (or whatever is being featured in the photo) is crystal clear. So, I am wondering, how do you all do that? If it is easy to explain, leave me a comment. I have a decent digital camera, so I am thinking I am just missing something. I need to pull out the manual and read up on all the different features of my camere, but thought I would ask. I am becoming more and more interested in photography, but don't know much about it. Can anyone recommend any good books out there???
Not too much else is going on here. We are still waiting to hear the fate of Matt's job. We are supposed to know by December 1st, but it sounds like that date might get extended. At this point, I just want to know so that we can make a plan as a family. The waiting around is truly horrible.
I am thinking we may drag out the holiday decorations this weekend and get a head start on that before things get too hectic. I can't wait to see how the kids enjoy "helping" and seeing all the decorations. The LOVE seeing the stores all decked out for the holidays, so I am sure they are going to be ecstatic about the house being decorated. Money is tight this holiday season, so it is going to be the things we do and see that are going to be the gifts of the season!
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So sorry the kids are sick again...I hope they get better soon. As for the job thing I completely understand, Greg went through that a few years ago...it really became a blessing...just hang in there. Interested in the picture thing also.
Sorry the kids are sick.. that is no fun at all! I am glad to see you blogging though! Missed ya!
I am glad to see I am not the only one MIA in the blogworld as for the focus thing my camera usually does it automatically if I am taking a close up play around with it and I bet you figure it out.Good luck with the impending news on the job!!!
Does your camera have a portrait mode?
Amy - Regarding the picture question. The difference is due to the camera. The digital cameras that you spend a couple hundred dollar on that are basically point and shoot have pretty deep focal lengths. What this means is that the main object in the photo and a lot of stuff in the background is in focus. It looks nice in some instances, but it is not always what you might want. I use a Nikon D40x digital SLR camera with a 55mm-200mm zoom lens. It does have an auto point and shoot mode that produces much better pictures than a typical point and shoot. And this point and shoot mode will give you the clear image with the out of focus background. As you can from the pictures on my blog, Evan is in focus and the background isn't. There are more advanced modes where you can manually adjusted the shutter speed and aperature (focal length or F-stop).
You can buy a Nikon D40 package that includes the camera body, 18mm-55mm lens and 55mm-200mm lens for approximately $600.
Hope this helps. Todd
So Happy to see that you are back!! I hope that everyone is feeling better soon... there is nothing worse than sick babies!
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