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From Ciarra S.

"My Eye"

What Type of Camera and/or Lenses Did You Use?

Nikon Coolpix L22

12.0 megapixels

3.0-inch LCD

3.6X zoom

What Was the Weather Like? What Was the Lighting Like?

I was inside my room just experimenting. The room was pretty dark, but it had enough light to see. I changed the settings to black and white before I took the picture, then I took a picture of myself and cropped out the eye and part of my braids.

Advice

  • Just take pictures and experiment
  • Have fun!

If You Remember, What Were the Camera's Settings?

Black and white, auto mode

What Type of Planning Was Needed to Set Up This Photo?

No planning, just experimenting

Why Is This One of Your Favorite Photos?

It is the first picture that I took that looks somewhat professional.

What Did You Learn About Photography With This Photo?

I learned that I need to adjust settings and things to get the photo and quality that I want.

Kyle Schurman, Digital Cameras Guide, says:

Great advice -- so many people forget to have fun with their photos!

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