I like the look of the railroad crossing sign in black and white. It reminds me of a small town in a time when things were a little slower. A time when people were not in such a hurry. Think for a minute about the last time you asked a stranger how they were doing, and really wanted to know the answer. I guess I’m saying that we should all slow down and take a step out of the rat-race to enjoy the world and people around us.

Manuel: page 59 “Getting Good Results with Autofocus”

Inspiration: Rebecca Rosconi

Manuel: page 58 “The AF-Assist Illuminator”

Inspiration: Joe Buissink

You would think that we never feed Lacy from the look on her face. She has begging down to a science.

Manual: pages 56 and 57 “Focus Lock”

Inspiration: LaCour Photography

Standing on the edge, looking into the unknown. A couple of posts back I asked if you were ready for a change in direction. Now I have to add, Do you feel like stepping into the unknown?

Manual: pages 55 and 56 “Focus Zone Selection”

Inspiration: Ray Santana

A friend of ours and one of their adopted greyhounds. I love that they are both smiling.

Manuel: page 54 “AF Area Mode”

Inspiration: Chris and Katie Humphreys

While at a friend’s lake house I slipped away from breakfast to photograph these canoes, I love the foggy background.

Manual: page 53 “Focus Area Selection”

Inspiration: Joe Photo

Do you ever feel like you need a change in direction?

Manual: pages 51 and 52 “Focus”

Inspiration: Ben Vigil

Two leaves hang on, it is only a matter of time before they join the others on my lawn.

Manual: page 50 “Color Space”

Inspiration: 6 of Four

Kathryn is studying Russia in her “Children Around the World” curriculum. The chess board was set up on the table when I came home, so I broke out a couple of flashes and made this photograph.

Manual: page 48 “Controlling Vividness: Saturation”

Inspiration: Joe McNally