Saturday, October 19, 2013

Shoot From The Hip

Call me crazy but one of the things I love to do is hold my camera at hip height and randomly shoot images while I'm walking.
 
 
You can end up with a bunch of rubbish shots but I love the surprise of not knowing what you're going to get until you download your photos.
 
 
Sometimes I get so focused on taking photos that I forget to look past the camera lens and appreciate what is around me.
 
 
This just changes things up a little bit and even though people may look at you a little strange it's fun.
 
 
It also meant that I could spent time with my husband and dogs rather than them constantly waiting for me to catch up.
 
 
Do you ever do this?
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17 comments:

  1. Brian MillerOctober 19, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    that third pic of the path is really cool....love me a walk in the woods....smiles.

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  2. bgottsabOctober 19, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Fun! Helps you stay in the moment and enjoy the surprise.

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  3. ScarletOctober 19, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Really ~ I haven't try this yet ~ Looks fun though with all the random shots ~ But they are gems ~ I envy your weather ~ Its been cold and raining here ~

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    1. Kathryn DycheOctober 20, 2013 at 6:48 AM

      Thanks, it can be a mixed bag but I love the fun of it.

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  4. bethOctober 19, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    not crazy at all. i never shoot from my hip, but i shoot from my ankle all the time. seriously, i do :)

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  5. NancyOctober 20, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Never ever thought of this -- but you are such a creative soul. Oh, and handsome hubby you got there. :)

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  6. LauraOctober 21, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    All of this sounds quite familiar... I love these images!!!

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  7. leanne can blogOctober 21, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    I do this sometimes too, although more often as street photography when other people are around. Trying not to be too obvious. Often the results are fairly average :)

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    1. Kathryn DycheOctober 22, 2013 at 9:56 AM

      I always feel very conscious on streets so I tend to save the photography for nature. I should try and break out of the box though and give it a go.

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  8. humbirdOctober 21, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Lovely photos, Kathryn. Thank you for sharing! The whole world here...I love specially first one...taking photos while walking too, sometimes very low...!

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    1. Kathryn DycheOctober 22, 2013 at 9:55 AM

      Thanks . . . there are times when I want to lay down and take some shots but I figure people would think I'm strange.

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  9. AnonymousOctober 21, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Kathryn, thanks for these "from the hip" shots. Clever premise, and I'm glad to see a photographer who posts the less-than-perfect shots, because they have a zen all their own.

    And, speaking as a married woman, allow me to say, your husband is HOT! Yeah, the dogs are cute, too. Wink... Amy

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    1. Kathryn DycheOctober 22, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      Thanks, it's a fun approach just to literally shake off the singular view that often comes with camera in hand. My husband was made up with yours and Nancy's comments, you guys made his day. ;0)

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  10. MargaretOctober 21, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    I never have, but will have to give it a try! (Love the expression on your husbands face - he looks as happy and eager to proceed as the dogs!)

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    1. MargaretOctober 21, 2013 at 11:35 PM

      You linked up with The Garden "Open Link Monday" but it didn't go to a page. Is there a poem out there that didn't get posted?

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  11. Vandana SharmaOctober 21, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    The most cherished thing in life-- Family:)

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