Timing is everything

In preparing for the Close-up classes, I
just taped at Kelby Training, I did a few
demonstration shots in the studio to
share with the students. The shot to the
right is a lot easier to do than it might
appear. The lighting is easy, one SB-900 shot on wireless remote using
the D7000’s Commander Mode to fire
it. Background is just a sheet of blue
construction paper. Plain water in a
flat sided vase, (hardest part of the shot
is finding a flat sided vase). The key is
once you drop the strawberry, hitting the
shutter at the perfect time. Can I do it every time? Are you kidding? Check
out the attempts below, I would say
if you get it, every third or fourth try your doing really well. The more you practice the better you get. The key is the decisive moment. The same is true in life, and what is the decisive moment? The moment you give your life and heart to Him, now that is a great image!

Knowing Him and having Him helping you live your life is the best of all possible worlds.

I would never consider shooting these
strawberries without getting all my ducks in a row, and I wouldn’t try to live this life without my spiritual ducks in a row.
I often been asked what it means to give over your life to Christ. Many people have a great fear of losing control of their lives. It has been my experience that we don’t have much control of anything in life, anyway! You have to know that God has only your best interests at heart. He is never going to do anything that is not best for you, trust me, you can trust Him…….

Living a life in tune with His Will is living life to the fullest. I cannot think of a single thing I’ve done without because of my commitment to follow Him. In fact, my life has been filled with the greatest joy, peace, and blessings. Am I trying to influence you to make the same decision? You bet……….. Would I
be your friend if I didn’t?

the pilgrim

*Photo Note: All images with
Nikon D7000 and 105 Micro Nikkor
f2.8 VR, SB-900 with Commander Mode.