Musings of a Frequent Flying Scientist

14YO Shots

I took these photos at Easter in 2004. I was living in Brisbane, but had gone home to Sarina (Queensland) for the Easter holidays. I had a Canon point and shoot (it was an IXUS 400, my first digital camera).

I wandered around my Dad’s shed and took a bunch of photos. They aren’t great shots in hindsight, I had a lot to learn, but I enjoyed them, and I still enjoy them. I framed them in a collage for my Dad for his milestone birthday that year, and that collage has graced their walls ever since, through each house they’ve lived in.

Su Leslie reminded me of these shots with her exquisite shots that she took of the motorcycle in her workshop – you can see them here.

I hope you enjoy my 14 year old photos, re-edited here for you to share with me and my Dad. There are a few here that didn’t make it to the frame – I hope Dad enjoys them this time around 😀

x desleyjane

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8 responses to “14YO Shots”

  1. andy townend Avatar
    andy townend

    They are excellent shots, clear even then you were destined to shine with a camera in your hand. Sorry, have been away from my blog, and those of others, for several months. Best, Andy

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Thanks so much Andy. I think even then I was desperately wanting a macro lens. Good to see you. X

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  2. susurrus Avatar
    susurrus

    You had an eye for pattern, even back then.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Thanks Susan 😊

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  3. Su Leslie Avatar
    Su Leslie

    These are fabulous!! I’m not surprised your parents keep the montage on their wall. It just proves really that great photography is not about having a great camera, but a great eye.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Thanks so much Su, that really means a lot to me. Going back through the shots I noticed my focus not right in some, too much light in others, and just started to doubt myself. But I do like the feel of them 😊 Thanks again.

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      1. Su Leslie Avatar
        Su Leslie

        That’s called learning! 😀 I’m doing a year long photo project in a friend’s art studio and am finding fault in shots I took even a few months ago (and liked at the time).
        Your shots are part of your journey and you can be really proud of them for themselves and as testament to your growth.

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        1. desleyjane Avatar
          desleyjane

          Thanks Su 😘

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