Cellphone Photos or Camera Photos That is the Question?

I don't know about you but I find myself taking pictures with my cellphone more than with my camera.  It is usually handy and I take it with me where ever I go.  That is an excuse more than a reason.
I have a Nikon D600 that I love.  It is 24m and a full frame camera.  I love it!  I have 2 lenses that I use all the time.  One regular one and a telephoto one.  I paid a lot of money for it and I do use it all the time too but it just seem more convenient to just whip out the cell phone and take the shot.  Then you can share it at will.
I do have a WiFi adapter for my D600 but that takes up a lot of space on my phone, because of the high data
file that it takes up.  But it is nice to know you will get a high quality photo that you can reprint at any size you want.  Although I don't find that I do many enlargement.

I recently saw my husbands cousin who is a professional photographer and has her own photography business for over 30 years.  She was kind enough to spend about 4 hours with me going over my camera and some of the settings.  One of her recommendations was to have a UV Protector filter and a hood for each lens.  So I ordered them on Amazon.com and now I am set.  Well at least better protected.
We walked around the neighborhood and talked about ISO, Shutter Speed and Depth of Field.  Luckily I have a Galaxy Note II with the S-pen so I was able to take notes without have to carry a note pad.  Boy did I take a lot of notes.   Patti showed me the ISO button on the back of my camera and boy did I feel dumb.  Yes it is the button that says ISO right on it.  Who would have guessed!  That is what I was trying to figure out how to do.  Oh well!  That is why she gets paid the big bucks.
Needless to say I had a great day with her and my camera.  I just hope I can remember it all.  Good thing I have my notes to fall back on.
I have used only a Nikon camera since 1972.  I started with a Nikon FM and so it was only manual no Auto at all.  I used to develop my own film for years.  So I should know how to use my new camera on the manual modes.  Well I don't.  Not sure why but now it is like Greek to me with all the buttons and knobs.  So this will be a long learning curve.  At least it will be a fun journey to take.
What do you use?
Your Camera?
or
Your Cellphone?
What kind to you have?
I would love to here from you.

Back on my Blog

I must apologize for not posting for months.  I am a caregiver for my Mom and love having this time to be with her.  She is requiring more of me these days.  I have gotten some help so that I can have a little time to myself.  I can feel it taking its toll on me.  I love my Mom very much and want to give her all the time we have left together but it is a hard balancing act for sure.  I really would not have it any other way.
Nothing ever goes smooth, but I guess that is the way it is.  You always hear to take care of yourself first.  But that feels so selfish sometimes.  So finding the middle ground is the hard part.  Hopefully I can do that now.
I would love to hear from any of you that are doing the same thing.  I know there are lots of you.

This picture is so much like life.  I live in a beautiful spot.  I can see the sunrise over the hills and set behind the hills,  but those darn wires are always in my view.  I would not change where we live and I can not change the wires so I have to learn to deal with the beauty as well as the imperfections.  

On the bright side there is always photoshop.  I used to photoshop my photo like this and that was a lot of work.  Now I have learn to live with it and look for the beauty in it, like the bird on the wire.  We get all kinds of birds that will sit on these wires like Hawk's, Owls, and the squirrels love to cross on them too.  It is a high wire act in my yard.  

As I always say "It is what it is!"

   

Celebrate 30!

Take a look at the great June special that we have going on.

This one has a little some thing for everyone.  You can pick the one you want for only $30.00 when you make a purchase of just $50.00. You will get to choose from 6 great gift collections.   It is a value of up to $65.00, but you need to hurry because it is while supplies last so get yours now.

Click here to get yours now.

Breakfast for 2

Oops I forgot the picture.

Breakfast for 2

If you know me you know I love my Vitamix.  I love everything about it.   So I decided to share one of my favorite with you.  Try it you just might like it. 
1 1/2 cups soy milk unsweetened
1 frozen kale/spinach muffin. (Another of my creations)
1/2 cup pineapple chunks and juice
2 big handfuls of frozen mixed berries (your choice)
1/2 banana

Mix by turning it on then turn dial to 10, variable switch to high.
Mix until it is smooth and creamy...
Time 1 minute or less.
Pour in 2 glasses and sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon.

Kale/Spinach Muffins

1 apple (whatever you like or have on hand
2 big handfuls of Kale
2 big handfuls of Spinach
1/2 cup of water

Mix: turn on, dial to 10, variable switch to high.  About 1 minute
Pour into muffin tins.  Freeze them then put them into a freezer bag.
You are now ready to put some goodness into your day. 
You can add these to soups, drinks, or any dish you want to hide some veggies in with out any one knowing.

I will do this for a whole bag of kale and a whole bag of Spinach.  That way I don't waste any of it.

Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Leave me a comment if you would like more.

Artbooking Made Easy: Togetherness

Here is the another layout using the Close To My Heart's Artbooking cartridge.  It uses pages 60 and 61.  It uses the Romance and the Together along with the spiral flowers.  I have shown you how to roll these you can see it here if you missed it.  This flower is a little different but the same idea.  Like I always say there is no right or wrong way to do things, well for flowers at least.

Enjoy the video and thanks for stopping by.

Artbooking Made Easy: Capturing Snapshots

Here is a mini Album made from just the elements from the pages 40 and 41 keys.  It will show you how to up all the little bits and pieces too.  Talk a look and see just how easy it really is.