Photography Friday 9 - From a Low Angle

Welcome to week 9 of Photography Friday. Photography Friday is a 20 week challenge to help improve our photography skills. There is a weekly prompt / theme for each week that you can be as creative with as you'd like. This week's theme is a from a low angle and next week's theme is from a high angle. For further information please click here. 

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From a Low Angle

Can I just be honest and say that I don't really like this week and next week's theme. I know! I'm the one who picked the themes but I purposefully picked a couple I didn't like to force myself out of my normal routine. =) 

Even though shooting from a low angle isn't something I'm familiar with I ended up having a good time taking some pictures. I don't mention it much on my blog but I do crossfit. This past week was the opening season of the open workouts. The open workouts are open to anyone, anywhere. Those who do really well advance to the next level until they reach the crossfit games. 

I didn't sign up for the open workouts but the owner and trainer of our crossfit gym did. Her name is Callie and she was nice enough to let me take pictures while she worked out. The crossfit gym doesn't have great lighting and I wasn't about to use my flash especially while someone was competing. I still got some great shots and Callie was in beast mode! She did a great job and I'm glad I got to capture some of it. 

 ISO 3200  f/1.4  SS1/250

ISO 3200  f/1.4   SS 1/250

 ISO 3200  f/1.4  SS1/320

 ISO 3200  f/1.4  SS1/320

Here are my photography questions - how do you get a clear picture in low lighting? I know my images are pixelated but getting an action shot in low lighting is hard. 

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Please feel free to link-up your Photography Friday Post. I'd love to see what you capture and I'd also love some feedback on my pictures.

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Today I'm over on Oak & Oats helping host a fun giveaway. Hope on over and check it out here. 

Friday's Letters . 5

Dear Mt. Wheeler, thanks for only being 8 miles instead of 14. I think a 13,000 ft. mountain is a good reintroduction to mountain climbing. Dear Sister, I'm beyond thrilled that you are coming to visit for the weekend. Don't let this small town fool ya, a fun schedule is in order: roller blading, crossfit (bring a friend day, whoop! whoop!) and a local concert by a fantastic artist.  Dear Static, you are super cute and all, but please, quit eating bathroom trash as well as the whole bag of cat food when I'm gone. Dear Crossfit, this week I got my first open blister and as much as I never wanted one, I earned it! I PR'd my dead lift and couldn't of been happier. I have some awesome crossfit friends who cheered me on and pushed me. Thanks!!! Dear Woodward, this week I was driving down the road and it hit me that after living here 6 months it felt like a familiar place and like my 'temporary home'. Don't get me wrong some of your weird OK cultural is still odd to be but I'm getting used to it. Dear Dave, Thanks for helping me hike up a big mountain and for going 'Beka pace' even if it did slow you down by 1 1/2 hours. You're the best. Dear Sandy, Can I just say how glad I am I wore the Korean scarf you bought me up this mountain!!! I neglected to pack a jacket or a long sleeve shirt for the top of the mountain and the coldness was extreme. The scarf was my saving grace, so thanks!

What are your weekend plans? Have you ever hike a 13,000 or 14,000 foot mountain? (you totally should!). Hope you all have a great weekend.

Friday's Letters . 2

Dear Weekend - I'm excited to head back to Wichita for you. It will be a packed couple of days spent shopping, going to a baby shower, a bachelorette party and moving all my junk out of my parents house. It sounds so busy but I absolutely love seeing family and friends when we are home.                       Dear Slaughterfit, I mean Dear Crossfit, Your intense workouts kill me, every time but I love it. Thanks for the great workouts and for the great community you provide.

 

Dear Half-Marathon - Training for you starts next week. eeek! I can't say I'm looking forward to it but I'm hoping that with Crossfit and pushing myself I can get a PR when I run in October. Dear Dave and Ryan, I'm glad I could mountain bike, tour a cave, and hike with you this past weekend, but OUCH! You killed me and my legs and butt hurt so bad. 

Dear Chevron, After crafting chevron clutches, buying a chevron pillow and buying yellow chevron curtains you can not be just a come and go fad in my life. You are here to stay.

 Dear Woodward Farmer's Market, Although the Farmer's Market only has 4 pick-up trucks you provided me with jalapeños, poblano peppers, squash and tomatoes. Thanks! Dear Woodward - Although I had a slight massive emotional breakdown from all the life changes and moving to your small town, you have proved to be a very good city. Your kind people, fun boutiques and country life is something I'm grateful for. Dear Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church - Thanks for being such a great church who genuinely loves Jesus and others. I'm always amazed at the body of believers God puts around me no matter where I am and for that, I'm thankful.