In preparing for the Close-up classes, I
\njust taped at Kelby Training, I did a few
\ndemonstration shots in the studio to
\nshare with the students. The shot to the
\nright is a lot easier to do than it might
\nappear. The lighting is easy, one SB-900 shot on wireless remote using
\nthe D7000\u2019s Commander Mode to fire
\nit. Background is just a sheet of blue
\nconstruction paper. Plain water in a
\nflat sided vase, (hardest part of the shot
\nis finding a flat sided vase). The key is
\nonce you drop the strawberry, hitting the
\nshutter at the perfect time. Can I do it every time? Are you kidding? Check
\nout the attempts below, I would say
\nif 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!<\/p>\n
Knowing Him and having Him helping you live your life is the best of all possible worlds. <\/p>\n
I would never consider shooting these
\nstrawberries without getting all my ducks in a row, and I wouldn\u2019t try to live this life without my spiritual ducks in a row.
\nI 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\u2019t 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…….<\/p>\n
Living a life in tune with His Will is living life to the fullest. I cannot think of a single thing I\u2019ve 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
\nbe your friend if I didn\u2019t?<\/p>\n
the pilgrim<\/p>\n
*Photo Note: All images with
\nNikon D7000 and 105 Micro Nikkor
\nf2.8 VR, SB-900 with Commander Mode.
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