It's All About The Numbers

If you've been following me on Facebook, you will be aware that I have a new lens for my Canon camera.

For you non-photographers, that's one of those 'oh, that's nice' statements, that doesn't really mean a whole lot to you. Especially if I add that it's a Canon 50mm f1.4 prime lens - now you're really bored.

But let me educate you, not using numbers, but using pictures. My new camera (EOS 40D, in case you wanted the numbers there) has nine focus points. 'So what?' you say. Well, watch this. I focus on the book...

...or the green shirt.

The smiling face in front of me...


...or the one just behind. (It's just the one eye that does that.)

Many of you know I used to be an accountant (still am a CPA, come to think of it), so I guess it makes a little sense that the numbers mean something. But the important thing is that when you put the right lens numbers with the right camera number, you can capture beauty.

Which is what I love to do.

Let The Rain Fall Down

Few people really want rain to pour down in sheets on their wedding day. But like anything else at a wedding, even rain can make things beautiful.

Like the droplets of rain on the wedding car…

…the camaraderie of the chauffeur and videographer under a brolly…

…a little wind to whip the veil around…

…and a little laughter at the craziness of it all.


So let the rain fall down! Because when you are holding your hat with your left hand and your umbrella with your right and bending your head to walk into the church, you’ll meet the groom at the door and say (as I did), “Isn’t it some day?”, the groom will respond with a great grin, “It’s the most beautiful day in the world!”

And you know, I think he’s right.

Karen