Instagram

Instagram, a set on Flickr.

This little app is loads of fun. I enjoy photography apps for my iPhone, and this is one of my favorites. Above are some of the photos that I have taken with my phone using Instagram. Look out for more in the future.

Using Extension Tubes

Extension Tube Test 2
Originally uploaded by jennabee25
I recently got a set of extension tubes for macro photography. A macro lens is a bit out of my price range, so I decided to go a more economical route.

Extension have a steep learning curve. Besides having to use manual focus with the the ones that I got, I had to find a way to prop my self up so I was steady, considering image stabilization didn't work properly in my lens with the extension tubes.

Still, I managed and got some interesting photos out. This one of a little curl of a plant I have seemed to look nice in black and white, so here it is!

Patrick 1

Patrick 1
Originally uploaded by jennabee25
How can you resist this sweet face. I love my Paddy Boy!

My Gary Fong

Gary Fong Test 2
Originally uploaded by jennabee25
I got a Gary Fong kit from one of my awesome aunts (they are all awesome) for my birthday. This is one of the test shots I did with a bunch of flowers my equally awesome mom got me for my birthday.

You do need to play with the diffuser to get it just right on your flash and positioned the best way for your shoot.  Like with any piece of new equipment, it takes practice.

I really like this flash diffuser. It does a wonderful job. I highly recommend you check out Gary Fong and his excellent flash accessories.

52 Week Challenge

Week 2: Cold
Originally uploaded by jennabee25
My Meetup group is participating in a 52 week photography challenge for 2012. Each week we have a theme we're supposed to submit a photo centered around said theme. Week 2 here is Cold. I know it doesn't seem that cold, but the mad scientist food coloring does give a touch of chilling horror, right?

New Year and the Snowflake Gala

It’s a new year, and I can’t keep neglecting this blog.

As you can see, I’ve dropped the “art” part.  I’m basically done with fractal art, but I will keep my posts here up for posterity’s sake.  I’m focusing on my photography.

With that said, I will be exhibiting at the show listed below. I also knit and bead, so my friend Deb and I will have a table of crafts for sale there, too.  If you are in the area, please come out and see us!

Martini Light 1

Martini Light 1
Originally uploaded by jennabee25
Every now and then I like to play with the photos I take on my iPhone in Camerabag. It's a great app and you can get some great effects through it. I used the cross-process effect here on a martini glass light I took a photos of in a local restaurant.

Sunflower Study

I bought a bunch of sunflowers last week and did a quick photography study of them.  I was really happy with the way they turned out. I did some post processing techniques and applied some filters in Photoshop Elements on some of them.  Please visit my web site to see the rest of my photos. The one here is just a sample of what I have in store.

Fractal Philosophy

I'm working on a new book, one based on fractals. Strange, though, my art focus has sorted drifted away from them, to be honest. The truth be told, is that I'm bored with it. More specifically, I'm bored with layered fractals and the "ooohs" and "aahs" that the ones featured on deviantART get. It's all the same stuff, in my opinion. I find that fractals done in older programs with one layer are more fascinating. To me, they are more of a pure fractal and are even more fun to create.

Now, back to my book. Yes, it is going to feature fractals done in older, one layer capable programs, like Fractal Explorer and Tierazon. The one in this post is going to be in the book. Essentially, the art itself is done, I just have to write some text, which is probably going to be a more elaborated version of this post. It's going to be called "Simply Fractals," and I'm going to publish it in Blurb, hopefully by the end of the summer.

So, I haven't abandoned fractal art completely. I just have changed my focus on it. I'm slowly rediscovering the joy I had when I first started fractals. It's liberating.

Knitting

Hobo Bag
Originally uploaded by jennabee25

Last October, I took up knitting, and it's been awesome! I knit just about any second I can, in between the art and photography stuff, that is. Which is a lot, I suppose. I knit when I'm watching TV, in the car, on breaks at work, etc. I love it! I'm hooked...wait, that's crochet...

I've also been writing a lot about knitting on Squidoo. Here's what I've published:

• Adventures in Beginner Knitting: This is a lens that is sort of a journalish-type writing that following my adventure in learning to knit, and I hope to help and encourage other knitters, too.
• Nerdy Knitting: There needs to be a concise repository for nerdy knitting patterns, and I made one! I keep building it and adding new patterns as I come across them on the Web.
• Chemo Caps: This is my most popular lens. I have been knitting hats for cancer patients and donating those hats to a local cancer center. I taken special requests for hats, too. I am trying to encourage others to do so, as well.

You can also find me over on Ravelry, too.

My first real photography job!

Two weeks ago I had the honor of being the convention photographer for the Pennsylvania Recorders of Deeds (PRODA) 63rd Annual Convention, and I got paid for it! I usually do work free, which is a bad habit, so it felt good to get paid for my work. If you are interested in checking out the photos please visit my web site at: PRODA Convention Work

Other web site updates....I actually got my own domain name! Jenn Dixon Photography And I've been playing around with layouts. Zenfolio is a great place for photos, if you are ever interested in starting your own photography site. Reasonable rates, and it's easy to use. If interested in giving it a shot, please use my referral code: A71-ATH-UYZ Just a little plug.

Goat Face

Goat Face
Originally uploaded by jennabee25

I know, bad Jenn, I haven't posted anything here in over a year. But, people are still checking out some posts I have here, so I figured I'd start up again. I guess I got burned out of blogging, and have decided to pick up and see what happens.

Photography Show and Some Other Stuff

Remember that photography show I was supposed to have in February and got canceled due to snow? Well, the rescheduled date is tonight! Ack! I am a bundle of nerves.

Few things I would like to update everyone on, is that I have had an Etsy store for a few months now and recently overhauled it for a way to sell my photography. Click the big red button and check it out!



Also, if you want to check out my main web site, please go to http://jenndixon.zenfolio.com. I'm always updating, please sign the guestbook!

Cherry Bomb

Cherry Bomb, by Jenn Dixon 2010

I think I have found my fractal groove again with a funky cool program called Incendia. I've beta tested some versions, and I really like it. This piece sort of "clicked" for me with the program.

High up view of the destruction

High up view of the destruction by Jenn Dixon, 2010

We had a little excitement in the city where I work today. And it paid off to have a digital camera on hand. I got a ton of photos from a building collapse that happened across the street where I work. I uploaded a lot to our local NBC affiliate and even has MSNBC Local News pick up one of my photos! It's my fifteen minutes of fame, I guess. Still, it's been a pretty crazy day.

You can read about the incident here.

RainyMood.com

Beautiful! Just felt like sharing this. I love thunderstorms and the sound of rain on my roof. This is relaxing music!

RainyMood.com

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Blossoms

Blossoms by Jenn Dixon, 2010

It's spring, so therefore I go on my big flower photography kick. I found these blooms at a little family-owned grocery store/greenhouse called Village Farm Market. Lots of homemade goodies, sandwiches, and beautiful flowers.