For the Love of Photography

March 1, 2016December 23, 2016 / Donna Robinson Photography / 2 Comments

I’ve been torn about this week’s blog theme. It was either going to be “Springtime” because we’ve had some incredibly beautiful weather this weekend in Atlanta. Or, “Island Time” because lately, my husband and I have found our conversations drifting off to the Caribbean and making plans to journey back to our favorite spot (and place where we spent our honeymoon), Peter Island, BVI.

As late as early this morning, I was still struggling. I spent several hours over the weekend pouring through photos, both of “Springtime” and “Island Time.” Then, in the middle of my morning work-out, Jimmy Buffet’s song “Tin Cup Chalice” came on………and at the beginning of the song he sings:

“I want to go back to the island, Where the shrimp boats tie up to the pilin’.
Give me oysters and beer for dinner every day of the year,
And I’ll feel fine.”

And so, as my heart and mind travel “back to the islands” here are a few memories from our Caribbean adventures………Enjoy!

Virgin Gorda, BVI

Cancun – “Shipwrecked”

Postcard from St. Thomas

Peter Island, BVI

Antigua

Peter Island, BVI

For the Love of Photography

January 31, 2016December 23, 2016 / Donna Robinson Photography / Leave a comment

So, here we are the last week and the last day of the month! I hope you are enjoying the weekly themes I’ve put together: “Thoughts,” “Life in Black and White,” “The Magic Lantern” and now this week’s theme, “For the Love of Photography.” For this topic, I will be sharing some of my favorite photos (both mine and others) and recommending links to other photography blogs. I’ll try to limit the words to a brief description, captions and camera settings so the photos can tell their stories!

This week’s “For the Love of Photography” theme is the Pacific Coast Highway. A few years ago my husband and I traveled the PCH between Christmas and New Years, starting in San Diego and ending in San Francisco. Our theme for the trip came from a Toby Keith song, “No map, no plans, no place to be.” Literally, the only reservations we had was the airline flight and rental car. Each day we would drive until late afternoon and stop at a local watering hole to ask the locals for recommendations on where to stay for the night. Most were awesome, others not so much………but that’s a story for another day.

“Malibu Sunrise” Settings: TV 1/2500 sec; AVf6.3; ISO 400; Exp. -0.7; Focal Length 24mm

“Somewhere on the PCH” Settings: TV 1/2000 sec; AV f/4; IS 400; Exp. +0.7; Focal Length 35mm

“Somewhere on the PCH” Settings: TV 1/6400 seco; AV f/4; ISO 400; Exp. 0; Focal Length 40mm

“Somewhere on the PCH” Settings: TV: 1/8000 sec; AV f/4; ISO 400; Exp. 0; Focal Lenght 24mm

“Contemplation” Settings: TV 1/6400 seco; AV: f/4; ISO 400; Exp.0; Focal Length 58mm

“Big Sur” Settings: TV: 1/1000 sec; AV f/16; ISO 400; Exp 0; Focal Length 47mm

“Taking Flight” Settings: TV 1/8000 sec; AV f/4.5; ISO 400;Exp. 0; Focal Length 100

“Pigeons Point Lighthouse” Settings: TV 1/3200 se; AV f/5.6; ISO 400; Exp. 0; Focal Length 360mm

If you’re interested in exploring places from around the world, I recommend checking out “Wallflower Wonderer” http://wallflowerwanderer.com Kirsten (the Wallflower Wonderer) is traveling around the world and visiting some amazing places. Check out her site/blog for wonderful stories and photos of her adventures.

Until next time!

Donna

Zoom Photography by Donna Robinson

July 6, 2015December 23, 2016 / Donna Robinson Photography / 2 Comments

I started this blog a few months ago as a place to share my photography with others and to also sharpen my writing skills. You see, I’ve been in Corporate America for a long, long time so I’m a little rusty when it comes to “creative writing” or finding the time to do something with my passion for photography.

A friend of mine and fellow blogger, Janet Berridge (check out her blog at Spanish Moss Series) gave me the inspiration to try my hand at it. So, here I am a few months into this with a personal commitment of writing one blog per month. I was doing fairly well until June came around and I just couldn’t quite get one completed (although I have several drafts started). I’m hoping that through Blogging 101 I can learn a few things which will help me to improve my blogging experience.

With that, thank you for stopping by and checking out my site. Here, you’ll find my bio, a few blogs I’ve written about St. Simons Island, Ga and a glimpse into some of my photography, of which the following are a few of my recent favorites.