Odd hot chilli pepper

Crescent Moon

E-30 Aspect Ratios

Another of the Aspect Ratios on the new camera is the 6:6.

Here is tonight's dinner (Pizza Margherita) in the 6:6 ratio.

E-30 - Aspect Ratios

Multi-Aspect Ratio Shooting

Since photography is a form of expression that is essentially based on clipping a scene, framing is an important component of style. The E-30 provides nine aspect ratios including the standard 4:3, as well as 16:9 for impressive, cinematic-style images, and 6:6, which is available with medium format cameras, plus 3:2, 5:4, 7:6, 6:5, 7:5 and 3:4. By selecting the aspect ratio before shooting and easily reviewing images on the LCD throughout the shoot, the Multi-Aspect function adds a new means of expression to your photography.

Here is today's lunch (Cream of Cauliflower Soup) in the 16:9 ratio.

E-30 Art Filters - Jewels

The purists will say that this is not photography.

I think it is a lot of fun. Art filters are an Olympus first I believe as far as digital SLRs go. They basically allow you to put effects on your photos "in camera" without the need for Photoshop.

This is the description that Olympus give of this particular filter called POP ART on their UK site.

"Pop Art
The Pop Art filter transforms normal, everyday scenes into bright and colourful Pop Art. This effect enhances the saturation and brilliance to give your colours a punchy and vivid style reminiscent of Pop Art."

These are the before and after shots they gave as an example:

I think you can easily tell which one has the Pop Art Filter effect.

Now here is my take on it:

Self Portrait 2

Here's another one.

Self portrait

My first attempt. I generally hate looking at myself in photos but in an endevour to improve my portraiture skills I have embarked on an a program inspired by some of the stuff I have seen on flickr.

What is it?

Dante was looking inquisitively at a noise outside the window.

Soft

Happy Birthday Tracey!

It's not officially until tomorrow but we ate the cake today so...

This fortnight's Round Robin Challenge - By the Numbers

This is how they describe the challenge...

"Time for an all new challenge! Jill who authors the blog, South Bay Soliloquy, recently emailed me an idea... "By The Numbers" Here is how she explains it...

"How about something called "By the Numbers" as a topic? Anything showing numbers: signs, a child holding up fingers to show how old he is, a number on a shirt, house numbers, whatever...""

Here is what I was thinking...

As always any critique or feedback is very much appreciated.

Magnolia - In Bloom

Oregano

Shrove Tuesday

I know pancakes are the traditional done thing for today however, I thought this may still do.

Sanseveria + Jumping Spider Macro

Succulent + Spider Macro

Whilst shooting the cactus/succulents macro shots I came across some interesting little critters, so of course I decided to include them too.

Cactus Macro 3

Cactus Macro 2

Cactus Macro

Dante resting

Here is a recent picture of my cat Dante (aka The most difficult feline to photo). I know the foreground is a bit washed out but him being black it is the best I have managed to do in ages.