F8 and Be There

Before digital cameras came along, you had to set your "F stop" to the proper setting to have the right exposure for your photos. There was a saying among photojournalists: "F8 and be there."--set your camera to F8, and get to the scene ready to go. Not that much has changed, really.

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Monday, June 21, 2010

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Geese, finding their water turbulent, walk on a nearby lawn during the recent flooding at Indian Creek. Note the plain grey adolescent in the lead.
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  1. Ann T.June 22, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Dear The Observer,
    They're so cute, and yet it's all about Necessity. Thanks for the juxtaposition.

    Ann T.

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  2. The ObserverJune 22, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    Ann T:

    It's fun watching them marching along with the ugly duckling young'uns leading the way.

    Thanks for visiting

    T.O.

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