amateur photography – Notes of Currant

A Late Winter Photo Walk Around Manhattan

I finally tried my camera’s “manual” mode. I still left a few things on “auto,” like the white balance setting, since I don’t really understand what that is, but I mostly played with the camera’s speed, sensitivity, aperture, and focal length. Starting in Chelsea, I walked through the High Line and up to the HudsonContinue reading “A Late Winter Photo Walk Around Manhattan”

I Went Birding and Accidentally Explored an Abandoned Hospital

It started as a nature hike to see some migrating birds, and the next thing we knew, the park ranger directed us to an abandoned hospital. I was really nervous at first, because I’m deathly afraid of rats. I wanted to stay outside, but the rangers assured us that the hospital’s ruins were well maintained,Continue reading “I Went Birding and Accidentally Explored an Abandoned Hospital”

I Went Bird Watching for the First Time

After thinking about it for a while, I finally went bird watching. I brought my camera, two lenses, and some filters. I mostly used the telescopic lens to zoom in close without disturbing them. I learned a few tips online about blending in with the environment. Some people bring blankets, or wear camouflage, but sinceContinue reading “I Went Bird Watching for the First Time”