I recently bought a Canon Powershot S100. For me, it was the best pocket camera available. Best, meaning it provides easy control over an extensive range of variables, plus it shoots in raw.
This morning, not thinking photography, I summoned my dog for a walk in the Northport’s village park. While strolling to my car, I saw a single maple leaf on the hood of my car. Reflected on the hood were various autumn colors. I reached for my Canon S100 and began composing and shooting. Here are the best from the batch:
Car hood autumn palette 1
Car hood autumn palette 2
Car hood autumn palette 3
Car hood autumn palette 4
What I like about the shots is that the hood becomes a “filter,” and diffuses the background somewhat so it becomes a nice contextual backdrop to the single leaf.
I have to say, it is likely I got these shots because I now carry my S100 with me all the time. I do not want to miss opportunity shots. That’s why I got the camera. It’s one thing to have your phone camera handy, but in my case, I’d like to have the option of enlarging any of my shots to include in my shows.
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—photo file data: All mages shot with a Canon Powershot S100 at ISO 80 at 26mm and hand held. Image 1: ƒ/6.2 at 1/30 sec; image 2: ƒ/5.9 at 1/30 sec; image 3: ƒ/5.9 at 1/40th sec; image 4: ƒ/7.1 at 1/25th sec.
These are beautiful, John. Ethereal and spiritual. Very Zen.
Thanks, Bessie.
You sure have an eye for unique photos John. And then, too, had you a dirty car hood, perhaps these would never come about. I particularly like the first and the last. Can’t tell you why . . they just resonate with me. A pocket camera with those functions will be so versatile for you John. The Canon S100 is a sweet camera. Not long ago bought the S95.
Thanks, Jack.
Creative perception!
Thanks, John.
It’s like that single leaf evokes the whole of the season of autumn.