Pay it Forward

Starting this blog was at first very intimidating for me. But it quickly became a task that I looked forward to. Being able to express my opinion and interests through pictures as well as writing about them is a powerful tool.


One of the first things  I learned that is very helpful, is to keep organized. Develop a work flow and follow it. Once you get that then the rest falls into place.

I was able to get the caption writing book at the public library, which saved on money. However, this is a book that I would purchase if I was going to  continue with journalism classes. It is very helpful.

Getting the images is the same with photojournalism in many respects.  The basics do not change.  Lighting, background, composition, the  rule of thirds still apply in this class.

One thing that I would do differently if I were to take the class again, is to start thinking about the final project sooner and line up what I wanted to do. Also have several backups if the first should fall through.
Other than that, I think that this blog is a great learning tool, I plan to keep it up and add some interesting topics from time to time. 

Just something interesting

I have been watching an Eagle family for the past few weeks.  It is very interesting to see how they work together and take care of the young eaglets.  I wanted to share it with any other nature lovers.

 

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Decorah Eagles @ Ustream.TV: The Raptor Resource Project brings you the Decorah Eagles from atop their tree at the fish hatchery in Decorah, Iowa.

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Bittersweet Farms

   I recently had the pleasure of meeting some very interesting individuals at Bittersweet Farms, which works with and is home to autistic adults.  Bittersweet Farms has a variety of interests that keep the residents busy, from art work, horticulture, woodworking and general maintenance to tending to animals.

   I followed a group of men for a while whose duties were gathering and cutting the wood that is the sole source of energy used for the wood burning stoves in the hoop houses and the woodworking house.   My images are of some residents that gathered around the fire in the woods.

Marcus Churski of Whithouse,enjoys the warmth of the fire on this cold day.

Marcus Weigel saws a branch that will be used in one of the
wood burners on the farm.