Welcome to this year’s 365 photo today challenge!

Welcome to Picture STYLE week. We are focusing on using a fast shutter speed. 

September 19 – Declutter

“I decluttered my hands by getting rid of this butterfly confetti. I used as fast of a shutter speed as I could with the light that I had available. My shutter speed was 1/320. As a result you can see the movement of the butterflies as they fall from my hand. Some appear crisper that others. If I had used a faster shutter speed I might have frozen the movement more and had more of the butterflies in focus. However, I like that there is the illusion of movement. Take the opportunity today to declutter your environment. Use a fast shutter speed and show us how you declutter!”

~ Diane

It’s a gorgeous day to take a long walk with Mother Nature and declutter my mind!

September 20 – Energetic

“We are freezing the action this week using a Fast Shutter Speed. Hubby and I were on a road trip and came across this old Hydro-Dam. You can just feel the energy as the water cascades over the rocks. Water is very powerful and I always feel the energy when I’m around it. What makes you feel energetic or produces energy? Do you have any water nearby that you can capture and freeze the action? The higher the shutter speed, the more crisp and detailed your photo will be.”

~ Garnett

I walked along the Greater Napanee River Train. It winds its way along an old mill run. I used a fast shutter speed to freeze the motion of the water, but it was such a lovely location that I added a photo of the entire mill run. (click to enlarge photo to see more detail)

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September 21 – Prompt Free

“Prompt Free Days often bring to mind the saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side.” Some days, we feel restricted by the prompt, but on other days, no specific prompt makes us feel lost by having no point of departure. Think about these prompt free days as a check-in as to how this project is changing you. What do you notice that you would have overlooked previously? What small moments in you day now feel bigger and call to be documented?Today is a blank canvas for which all of the other prompts have prepared you. Keep our eyes open and have fun!”

~ 365 Picture Today

I was surprised by this train while out walking! Thankfully I had my camera in hand and at the correct settings. A fast shutter speed seems to have stopped the train in its tracks.

September 22 – Catch

“Sometimes in life things happen fast and you need to get that one shot of something moving. These two are often found chasing each other. What I tend to do is to put my shot selection to high speed continuous shooting so that I can rattle off a few shots. Also, I select on my Canon AL SERVO – or Nikon (AL-C). This autofocus mode is useful for tracking moving subjects and for focusing at very shallow depth of field (wide apertures) when shooting hand-held in very close-up situations. The question is does Jasper ever catch Kaya? What are you going to catch today?”

~ Lee

I am waiting to catch the ferry! Here it comes!

September 23 – Ring

“Ring of Fire. I captured the moon glowing orange through forest fire smoke. The moon is a fast moving target! It moves quickly so you need to use a fast shutter speed to capture it. The best settings for a great moon shot are ISO 100, an aperture between f5.6 and f11, and a shutter speed between 1/125 and 1/250. You will need to use a tripod to avoid vibrations. If the moon isn’t your thing, or simply is not a possibility, perhaps try photographing a scarf twirling in a circle, a ball in motion, or a tire spinning! Have fun with fast shutter speed.”

~ Lysle

Here is the full “Harvest Moon” from a couple of nights ago. I am pretty amazed and pleased with this photo. (Statistics: taken September 20 @ 8:24 PM EDT – ISO 250 / 300 mm / f 5.6 / 1/320 sec).

September 24 – 9 O’Clock

“It’s our monthly time prompt. You get to show us what’s happening at 9 o’clock in your world? Whether you decide morning or night remember it is fast shutter week so try to freeze the action that’s going on around you! By 9 pm it is all quiet here at the beach!”

~ Amy

At 9:00 AM, I am getting routine blood work taken. I looked up while waiting my turn and saw the sun breaking through the skylight at the clinic after a couple of days of rain. iPhone to the rescue!

September 25 – Room / Song Lyrics –

“Evette was thrilled when I asked her to jump on my bed! Giggle! She has a loft bed so she isn’t able to do this in her own room. Once you find your room today – room to grow, room to breathe, a bedroom (or any room in your house for that matter) – see how you can add a subject that moves quickly causing you to use a fast shutter speed. For Eve jumping on the bed, my shutter speed was 1/250. Then, add some song lyrics to your photo and you’re done.”

~ Danette

It was a very, VERY, windy day, perfect conditions for surfing! You need a lot of room and a brisk wind to kitesurf. The song lyrics I chose were the classic: “The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind!” ~ Bob Dylan

Next week is “Picture COLOUR” week, and we will be looking for all things “PURPLE.” Stay tuned.

Thank you for visiting. Continue to stay safe and stay well!

Connie 🙂