Assignment: Relax (5 Nov - 19 Nov)

[cheshirekat]

I had another idea in mind for this assignment but when I saw this guy today, I knew I had to capture him for this assignment.

I walked by this guy, getting within two feet without him stirring once. I wondered if I could ever be so exhausted that I could relax enough to sleep in a very public park. Or maybe he is able to relax because he does not fear loss. He is free to relax because he has let go of all that would control and hinder his need to relax.

I walked away with more than a photo as he slept.

From DPS Assignment

Photo Taken: Nov 16, 2008
Camera: SONY
Model: DSLR-A350
ISO: 400
Exposure: 1/320 sec
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 300mm
Flash Used: No

My first assignment with my new Sony Alpha 350

[Angel]

Assignment: Relax

Nothing is more relaxing than the sound of running water and the beautiful fall colors!

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Exposure: 5 sec (5)
Aperture: f/22
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: 0/2 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

[amy-rose]

there is nothing more relaxing to me that snuggling up with a cup of hot chocolate next to the christmas tree!

[swift_guinness]

I know there are a lot of pet pictures on here, but I couldn't help adding one more... nothing says relax more than a catnap.



Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

[Angelsong]

I know - it's weird to use this for the "Relax" assignment, and I didn't take these photos with that intention originally, but the little guy was sooo relaxed! He was basking in the sun, and seemed totally comfortable with me circling around him taking at least 20 pictures. At times it seemed like he was posing for the camera! So I thought it was only right that I put him on the internet.

Oympus E 510
Shutter Speed: 1/500
Aperture: f5.6
Focal Length 150 mm
ISO 200
No post processing

More EXIF data and more photos of the Praying Mantis available on flickr.

[skatingzooyork]

Assignment: relax

When the boys asleep, dad gets to relax!



Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 200

[Glenn Disu]

ASSIGNMENT: RELAX

Date Taken: 11/17/2008
Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Lens: EF50mm f/1.8 II
ISO: 100
Shutter Speed: 1/80 sec
f-stop: f/2.8

[emaldives]

After a long day of work there is nothing like a holsten apple for me...

Camera: Nikon Coolpix S550
Exposure: 1 sec (1)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 6.3 mm
ISO Speed: 64
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

Orientation: Horizontal (normal)
X-Resolution: 300 dpi
Y-Resolution: 300 dpi
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Windows
Date and Time: 2008:11:17 13:33:07
YCbCr Positioning: Co-Sited
Exposure Program: Normal
Date and Time (Original): 2008:11:16 20:53:56
Date and Time (Digitized): 2008:11:16 20:53:56
Compressed Bits per Pixel: 4 bits
Maximum Lens Aperture: 36/10
Metering Mode: Pattern
Color Space: sRGB
Digital Zoom Ratio: 0/100
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 36
Compression: JPEG
Image Width: 4248 pixels
Image Height: 3336 pixels

[bethmrogers]

Originally Posted by poiesb

Who needs an inner tube when you can be your own flotation device!

EXIF
Camera: Canon 50D
Exposure: 1/8000 sec - too high I know
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 400 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Date: 11/8/2008

This really is beautiful...

[BulldogMom]

Originally Posted by makaio14

I've been watching this forum for awhile and this is my first entry. Everyone has such wonderful photos and I've learned so much here.

I had been trying to think of what sort of picture to take for this weeks assignment. Last night my daughter fell asleep on the couch and she looked so content (and relaxed)

Sweet photo!