Day 116

I bought myself a new toy. It arrived on Saturday, and I delightedly opened it and attached it to my camera only to discover that it didn't work. WHAT? I didn't get too upset though, figuring that I was probably doing something wrong. I had the whole of Sunday to work it out, however, and still didn't manage to find a solution. In a bit of a panic, I posted onto some photography websites asking for some advice and was told that there was nothing wrong. I didn't believe them! I had seen what this toy could do! I did receive one piece of advice that I took to heart however. "Get closer," someone said. It turns out that this person was exactly right. As soon as I got close, everything came into focus, and I am pleased to say that I have finally figured my toy out. So today's picture was taken with my new set of extension tubes!! JOY!! You may notice that there is no aperture. That is because the camera could not communicate electronically with the lens and could not detect the aperture. It didn't stop me from taking this pic, however!

Shutter speed: 1/50
Aperture: f/00
ISO: 2500
Lens: Canon EF 50mm 1.8 II

Day 115

Yesterday ended in a bit of a lame shot once again, this time of the cutesy mousepad that I bought from Artbox awhile ago. I must say, I do love Artbox and the cutesy things that they have! If I had unlimited funds, I am sure that I would be their best customer. I intend to make another purchase there tomorrow in fact, of a travelling bag this time for my trip next week! More about that later though :)

Shutter speed: 1/50
Aperture: f/1.8
ISO: 100
Lens: Canon EF 50mm 1.8 II

Day 113

On Saturday I attended my first ballet performed by the Korea National Ballet. It was a rendition of the Christmas favourite - The Nutcracker, and it was wonderful! I didn't quite know what to expect from it, and for a 30,000 won seat, I wasn't expecting to see much, but I ended up being in a perfect position, and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing. Though cameras were technically not allowed, I did snap a few shots at the end of the applauding, and thought that I would share one of those. I don't quite know how I feel about the photo that I have chosen. It has been edited, adding rather a lot of shadow, and I like how that enhances the backlighting, though I don't like how it cuts some things off. In any case, here is the cast of The Nutcracker.

Shutter speed: 1/50
Aperture: f/3.5
ISO: 125
Lens: Canon EF 50mm 1.8 II

Day 114

Sunday was another quiz night, and tonight's photo is of my fellow Saffa, Mr. Roger Murray. He was on my team for quiz, and though we lost (and he is most certainly going to blame the other members of his team), the night wasn't a complete loss as I did manage to take some photos. I don't know what it is that draws me to this one. It isn't technically the best that was taken, but I love it in any case. Thanks for obliging, Roger :)

Shutter Speed: 1/10
Aperture: f/1,8
ISO: 1250
Lens: Canon EF 50mm 1.8 II

Day 112

I decided that today's photo had to be of the snow. I could have put one up of the snow falling that was taken from my school, but instead I decided to put up this one of the little snow covered zen garden and bonzai tree up the road. There is reason for the high ISO - it is called silliness. I raised the Aperture to cut off some of the overly bright sunlight that was coming in, but forgot to change the Shutter speed and ISO. Thankfully, I think it still turned out okay.

Shutter speed: 1/100
Aperture: 9.0
ISO: 3200
Lens: Canon EF 50mm 1.8 II

Day 111

After my shoot of the fan on Wednesday, I decided to do something similar on Thursday, but with the fan that I was given way back in July. The symbols are Chinese and the message on the fan reads something like 'All the world is an ocean" or something. *Shrug*

Shutter speed: 1/25
Aperture: f/1.8
ISO: 100
Lens: Canon EF 50mm 1.8 II

Day 110

When looking around my room on Wednesday for something to photograph, I remembered the fan that I bought in the summer and decided that would make a great subject. So here is the fan that I haven't had to use in months.

Shutter speed: 1/25
Aperture: f/1.8
ISO: 100
Lens: Canon EF 50mm 1.8 II