One of my many frustrations in photography is taking portraiture shots. Today, we celebrated with a friend her 34th birthday and with all the shots I took, there was none that would pass for a good one. Learning photography can be challenging, really, and so is this project 365. I’m sure some days (like this, for instance) I will disappoint myself over again. But I.am.not.giving.up.

So instead of sulking in the corner, looking at the clock ticking away to the next day. Not another chance at doing a better 16/365, I chose from the many shots I took and modified a shot to sepia.  Hence, this entry.  I love these girls, Lot and Beth.  They are two of the closest people I have back in high school. Happy birthday, Lot!

Photo Properties
Make NIKON CORPORATION

Model NIKON D40
Aperture Value f/5

Color Space sRGB
Exposure Bias Value 0.67 EV

Exposure Program Program
Flash Flash, Auto-Mode, Return light detected

Focal Length 34 mm
ISO 1600

Metering Mode Multi-Segment
Shutter Speed Value 1/60 sec

Date/Time Sat 16 Jan 2010 05:19:14 PM PHT