Wing Commander

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Wing Commander, originally uploaded by photo_bug1. All Rights Reserved.

Earning 2nd Place this month with a victory in the Macro qualifying round, is Laura, from Toronto, Canada!

What equipment do you use?

My first SLR was an old Canon 3000N I got on clearance from a local camera store. I finally cracked this past Christmas and entered the digital age with a Canon 40D DSLR. I also have a Canon PowerShot A95 as my purse camera… I love the flip-out screen for taking candids.

What type of photography do you enjoy shooting the most?

Whatever gets in the way of my lens ;-)
No really, I used to travel a lot with my job and my camera was the only hobby that would fit into a suitcase, so most of my shots were of tourist attractions or landscapes. I found pictures were the best mementos as they cost little and when you look at them later, it helps to take you back to that moment in time. I am currently trying to expand my repertoire by photographing a wider variety of subjects like we did with the big PFO Scavenger Hunt back in May. Trying to make a shot happen instead of just stumbling across them.

What is the story behind your Brackets entry?

A friend and I went to a butterfly conservatory on a whim and, while trying to take another picture, this little guy was kind enough to pose. Good thing I had a long lens and steady hands as they don't allow tripods in the conservatory and he was a good five feet away.

Any tips for how to take a great photo?

As I tell everybody who asks me that question - always have a camera with you! You can't take that once in a lifetime shot if you left your camera at home.