A few weeks ago I was doing something on my computer and realized that this very month, March of 2013, is five years since I began blogging. Wow! So I decided that I’d have a blogiversary giveaway this month. Everyone who leaves me a comment on any post this month will be entered into a random drawing. At the end of the month I’ll put all the names in a hat & pull one lucky winner for one of my handwoven towels. Even though I didn’t announce the giveaway till this post, I will go back and include names from earlier posts in the drawing. (Comment as often as you like, but just one entry per person.) In addition to the towels I wove in February, and one I have left from last year, I’ll be weaving more in the next few weeks, so you haven’t seen them all yet.
It didn’t take me too long to finish weaving the shawls I mentioned in my last post – in another of Tammy’s hand painted yarns called Frost. Then I fringed & wet finished.
This time I think the photo turned out well. Perhaps the key is the amount of natural light. Today was a bright, sunny day, with sunshine not falling directly on the shawl itself. If only I could always control the sunshine. 🙂 If we have sun, or at least brightness again tomorrow I think I’m going to try and re-shoot the Silver Linings shawls.
The sunshine yesterday & today was really wonderful after many days of gray skies. I had lovely walks with my dog instead of having to drag myself up the hill. I didn’t get any pictures, though. I’m really disappointed in my camera. It wants brand new batteries after taking about 3 photos. Same thing happened with my last camera & I ended up buying a new one. I think I’m going to try and find an AC cord for this one. UPDATE: In doing an online search for an AC cord I changed my mind and bought a set of 4 Eneloops batteries & a charger. They are reportedly the best. I’ll let you know what happens.
Leave me a comment and get entered into my towel giveaway!
Thank you for this website. I love your shawls. Have a great day. I hope that you love your Macomber like I love mine. 1953 4 harness with lots of quirks.
Trudy
Thanks, Trudy! From being initially somewhat hesitant, I have grown to love my Mac.
You’re now entered into my blogiversary giveaway.
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I always look forward to seeing what beautiful weaving you are doing. Also really enjoy your pics of your walkabouts through your neighborhood with your sweet doggie. I appreciate Your willingness to share your weaving experience and take time to post pics. Happy Weaving to you and thank you for sharing it with us.
Thanks for the props, Ellie. I did get the zippy new Eneloops batteries, and hopefully they’ll allow me to again take the camera on my walks.
I keep meaning to tell you that you really do need natural light. You never want to use your flash, especially for product photography.
Take your photos outside either on a sunny morning or sunny afternoon. You never want to take photos during peak sun (10-2ish) or you’ll get harsh glare and shadows. It’s the soft, bright morning/evening light that you need.
I know natural light is best, but sometimes I have the time available when it’s dark out. Or really cloudy. Or otherwise not helpful. And it almost never works to take my photos outside – I don’t have a good, clean spot for that.
Geez that sounds like a lot of whining and excuses! I know I can do better than I have been, and I’ll work on it. Thanks for the hint.
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it’s time to tell you how much I enjoy your blog so I have a chance at your beautiful towel.
You’re in it, Elaine. Good luck!
5 years and you haven’t lost interest…. yours or ours… amazing… just saying…
Awww, you’re just saying that ‘cuz you’re my biggest fan.
Love these shawls and enjoy your blog. Please toss my name in the hat for your drawing.
Happy to have you in it, Liz. I just visited your blog, and love both your dye work and your sense of humor. I’ll add you to my blogroll.