Have you all been outside enjoying the summer weather? If you’re in Houston or Key West, perhaps you’re wilting – but for those of us who spend 6 months a year under a blanket of snow it’s been awesome outside shooting! Can’t wait to see what you all have up your sleeves!
A BIG HUGE thank you to Studiopress who sponsored our last week’s giveaway! The winner of the Genesis for WordPress and Pixel Happy child theme licenses is Catherine at Halsey Happenings who shared this gorgeous pool-fun shot:
Shoot me an email, Catherine! An aside – if you’re not already a fan of Catherine’s blog, run don’t walk. She has amazing light in her images.
In other photo news – Lightroom 3 has been released out of beta. You can download it now for a free 30-day trial – there’s a button on my sidebar that leads right to it. I urge you to try it – since it costs nothing, you have nothing to lose. It’s about a 9 minute download on DSL, faster on cable. And if you decide to buy it – you don’t have to redownload, you can plug in the license code. Easy, right?
When I was trying to decide what I thought Sweet Shot Tuesday photographers would benefit from most, I knew at some time I wanted to give away 2 of the books that helped me most.
One participant will receive a copy of each book! Woot. If you don’t feel like waiting, here are links to find them yourself.
It was Bryan’s book that totally made aperture versus shutter speed click for me… um… click… get it? Kelby’s book is the first in the series of 3 – each filled with no-nonsense, casual kind of writing in the way you’d have a conversation. No fluffy technical stuff.
Without further ado – hit me with your best shot!
Thanks for having us again. We look forward to seeing everyone’s “sweet shots”!
Best wishes,
Natasha, Stacey and Holly.
Thanks so much for letting us link up! I look forward to seeing everyone’s photos!
Happy Tuesday! I really liked the pool picture too – great pick! That exposure book looks really interesting.
just wanted to thank-you for making me look forward to tuesdays!
Whoa could I ever use those books! LOL I so love SST, just had to tell you that. I look forward to seeing everyone’s photos all week long! You are doing a great job Darcy!
Hi Darcy. Thank you again for hosting. Can’t wait to mingle.
what a fun meme! I joined this week! Hopefully I’ll get my creative juices flowing again!
I love this meme, thanks so much for hosting it. I am trying so hard to learn to use my cameras features, this is a great way for me to share the results.
I am loving getting involved in Sweet Shot Tuesday now that I have my own fancy-schmancy camera. Thanks for hosting! And, what a sweet prize pack this week! Definitely two books that I could use. I’ve already got Scott Kelby’s book on my Amazon wish list.
Now, those are GREAT prizes! Happy Tuesday
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Whoa! I never win anything! Thanks Darcy!! Those books are great. Whoever wins this week will have some amazing reading ahead.
The Kelby book was one of my first purchases, too! Haven’t opened it in ages, but I remember thinking it was simple and understandable for the newbie photographer!
Ooh, eXcellent prizes ~ thanX for the fun venue and chance to win. The Understanding eXposure title is currently on my Amazon wishlist too!
Yes, Understanding Exposure, the first book that did help me do just that. Never seen the other before, hope I get the chance to. Thanks again for hosting this great link party each week!!
What a cute winning photo. I keep telling the calendar it’s still only spring but the weather keeps saying SUMMER everywhere! What a blessing those large inflatable swimming pools are – or for that matter, pools of any size! And what adorable pictures they can lead to, especially this one.
Thanks for another fun Sweet Shot Tuesday.
Thank you so much for hosting such a wonder event every Tuesday. I find myself looking forward to it every week! What amazing photographers there are, they all keep me motivated to keep seeking that sweet shot…heehee!
It’s my first time linking up! (#81) Thanks for hosting!
Welcome Katie! Glad you’re joining us!
What a fun event. I have had a blast looking at all the great shots…always trying to learn more about photography! I’m struggling to get past the “auto” button, but I know I’ll get it someday. xo Lidy
Oh, this is so much fun! This is my first time to participate and I am LOVING seeing all of the amazing images. Thanks for hosting. Blessings to you!
Welcome, Kristi! So glad to have ya.
So glad I found your site! Thank you so much for not having themes of the week! I love seeing everybody’s best shot of nature, family, baby, etc altogether! I learn so much about photography just by viewing photos. Have a great day!
I think #81 is extra special.
No contest here.
Try the other site, they might judge images. Here it’s open to everyone, and winners are drawn randomly.
Hey, Darcy, so I’m putting a photo up this week. Got my new camera (and yes, of course, you knew I’d get the Canon and I did!). Nothing really outstanding on these shots yet, but I hope to get better. Having fun playing around with it.
I’d love to win one of these books, need all the help I can get!