under the great big sky

Last Sunday was spent photographing my daughter’s first hand ball tournament and teaching my son to drive the car. I’ll be getting a good dose of adrenalin rush a few more weeks before my son starts to learn how to properly drive a car. It was also the first weekend with a recent purchase, a Panasonic Lumix LX5, which will primarily be used for personal stuff, and one I will have with me wherever I go. I have lots and lots of photos of everyday people, but only a few of everyday family photos. I should be able to get candid shots with this at home, unlike the big camera which sends everybody running.

So I’ve decided to take this new toy for a spin. The image quality is not something to write home about, but this was taken after sunset, and I like the dynamic range it captures compared to my aging 450D. Knowing now what to expect from this shooter, I better remind myself to be out earlier when the light is still favorable.

9 thoughts on “under the great big sky”

Kay on May 4, 2012 at 6:07 am said:

I was just introduced to your work and am already a big fan!
You probably know this , but the photos look stunning on an iPhone 4 screen.
Regards
Jay

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- Orlando Uy on May 4, 2012 at 8:54 am said:
  
  thank you, Jay. I checked this on my iPhone 3GS now, and yes, I was pleasantly surprised 🙂
  
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betharr on April 3, 2012 at 6:30 pm said:

thx for answer my comment days ago.
i like gray sky sometimes and the grainy here.

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- Orlando Uy on April 9, 2012 at 10:59 am said:
  
  you’re welcome, Beth. thanks likewise
  
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patrick on March 28, 2012 at 5:36 pm said:

classic! sky is awesome! eyeing on an lx5 too soon. dslr is sometimes bulky to bring.

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Kaushal Parikh on March 28, 2012 at 1:15 pm said:

nice image! I have the lumix lx3 and have taken some of my best images with it so I am sure you are gonna love the lx5.

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- Orlando Uy on March 28, 2012 at 4:27 pm said:
  
  thanks and yes, I love this camera already. I should have far less regrets for not having a camera with me from now on, and this takes the pressure off of having to really make a schedule for a photo walk.
  
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leila on March 28, 2012 at 10:38 am said:

Nice one! loooking forward for more shots this new toy can take. Although it is really not about the camera:)

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- Orlando Uy on March 28, 2012 at 4:21 pm said:
  
  thank you. It’s just great to have something small and unobtrusive to capture personal moments with family and friends.
  
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A walk with my camera