In Focus

When I began my digital photography adventure in 2004, little did I know where it would lead me. After starting out with a "performance" digital camera, I soon upgraded to another with "more performance" capabilities, but alas, a shutter that was too slow. So in 2010, I decided it was time to move up to a dSLR.

Soon after I got my new camera, I realized there was a lot to learn in order to produce something more than snapshots so I began surfing the internet. One of the first places I landed was at Shutter Sisters. After a few months of lurking on that site and others, I decided I'd like to link one of my photos.

Linking My First Photo

Oh, my! What an adventure that was! I located flickr.com, set up an account, and attempted to load an image. To say this was intimidating is to understate how totally overwhelmed I felt. However, being a stubborn sort, I stuck with it and finally succeeded in loading, saving and putting a title on my photo. Next problem - how to link my photo to the site. You'd think it would get easier form here on, wouldn't you? Well, you would be wrong! Finally after much trial and error and a few (mild) curse words, I got the darn thing linked. Then ... nothing. Yeah, my photo was so bad, nobody noticed it and if they did, they didn't comment.

Photography Classes

But I stuck with it, found some photography classes at various websites and even became friends with Flickr. Then things began to happen. As my knowledge expanded, my photography improved and I began to be noticed. Actually, validated would be more like it. And here I am today, one of the bloggers on Focusing on Life.


Your Turn


We're going to give you the opportunity to experience the same artistic growth and the same wonderful photography community that I, and my sister photographers, have found on the internet.

First on the agenda is Claudia's linky party which takes place this Wednesday, March 28. I can't tell you how pleased the FOL team will be if you'll join us for Claudia's party. More importantly, it could be the beginning of your very own adventure in digital photography.

But, wait! There's MORE!! (Does that ever sound like one of those over-the-top TV commercials?) There IS more -- On Monday, April 2 we'll introduce our new feature, "In Focus". In addition to our daily posts, we'll be suggesting a month-long theme to inspire you. This is not limited to photography. If photography's not your main squeeze, take a digital photo (cell phone will do) of your art and post that. There will be a linky tool each week and on Saturdays, we'll focus on a "Photo of the Week"; at the end of each month the focus will be on the "Photo of the Month."

Watch for more information coming to an inbox near you and then join us in the fun!