Free Photo Competition 2012 Week 28 : Entry Number 658

Photographers Comment

Who I Am: Tamara Thornquist, Freelance Photographer, TThornquist Photography. I am a photography enthusiast at heart! I developed my passion for photography, approximately 31 years ago, at about 9 years old. I had some money saved and bought my first Kodak 110 Pocket camera from a nice older lady who was having a yardsale. The obsession began. I would take pictures of everything; still have those pictures and it makes me laugh to see the things I thought were "picture worthy". Over the years I have enjoyed and embraced the changes and advancements in the camera world; going from my little pocket camera, to an inexpensive 35mm, to a more expensive 35mm then to my first digital Kodak then entering in to the world of Canon (1st Rebel, 2nd D series), as well as the changes in processing, going from a darkroom to "Lightroom". Though I have been using and experimenting with photography for years, I find that I am always learning something new. I see the world in pictures; always taking note of the lighting, composition and subject and taking note of the things that interest and "speak" to me - I really can't go anywhere without being kind of distracted by this affliction :) I enjoy not only taking pictures but looking at the creativity and beauty and interest captured by other photographers. I am really enjoying the I SHOT IT site; I can share some of my work, look at the work of others and continually be inspired and challenged!

Where Taken: Lake County, California

When: May 20, 2012 - Solar Eclipse

Camera Info: Canon 7D w/100-400mm "L" series len. Tripod, UV Filter, f/40, 1/8000 - post processed in Lightroom 3 (only slight sharpening and cropping; no other effects applied)