Photography Study: Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
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I think I’m starting a new series! I am so in love with photography it’s not even funny. After attending my photography class a few weeks ago I am taking so many more photos, and even loving my mistakes, because now I understand what I’m doing wrong. So every once in a while I’m just going to post photos I’ve taken. Sometimes, like today, they’ll be grouped and themed, while others will just be a photo dump, of sorts. This series is going to be for personal reasons just as much as a blogging thing. I want to keep track of my progress, and this will be an easy, visual way for me to see how, when and where I improve. Huzzah!
These photos were all taken in the same place. I went up with my family to check out the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum as a potential location for a festival in the early fall. I had never even heard of this place, but I was instantly happy that I brought my camera because it was rich with fun things to take pictures of, and it was a beautiful day.
This place is unlike any other place I’ve been in San Diego. It’s not really even in San Diego- it’s in Vista, which is way north county. It felt very rural when we got there, and it was a bit like stepping back in time. We even spoke to a man who worked there who was literally bleeding from an engine repair injury while he spoke to us. No big thing- just bleeding.
I was also disappointed- my grandpa was a steam engine connoisseur and would have loved this place. He visited me several times before he left us in 2004, and I wish I had known about this lovely, quirky place to bring him.
I also learned a valuable lesson: check your settings! I forgot that the evening before I had been at Le Diner à San Diego, and my friend, Brent, had used my camera for a few shots. When I started taking photos at the museum I was wondering why they didn’t look the way I thought they would. Then I realized that Brent had put my lens in manual focus, and I also hadn’t adjusted my ISO for daylight. Whoops! Once I did that, I was off and running. Lesson learned!
Check me out- I’m doin’ good, right? :-)
You’re inspiring me to learn to take better pictures with my camera! I love the one of the kids in front of the camera.
Megan, I totally recommend the class I took- let me know if you want the info. It’s one day, and then you’re set. Loved it!
Are you kidding? You are crazy GOOD! I’m looking at my calendar to figure out some new dates to teach this class again … Natalie, you are the reason I love to teach this class! Keep posting photos, your blog looks amazing!
Be sure you post in our FB group- I want to help promote the class because it (and YOU) are so awesome!
I’ve never wanted a DSLR more in MY LIFE. Great pics! And what a cool way to learn more about your camera.
I think my husband trolled Craig’s List for week before my birthday because that was all I wanted was a camera.
So glad you took the Cynthia’s class too! I am so in love with my photos too. I can’t imagine going back on auto mode! Ciao for now Rita
Thanks, Rita!
you done good, girl! that john deere one is my favorite!
There were John Deere’s everywhere- it was awesome!
Love the photos!! We were just there for a Birthday Party, such a neat place! I love your site!!
Thank you!