Homepage Spotlight 12/28/09 [28 Dec 2009|10:42am] lj_spotlight [ljspotlight] renaissance2010 Turning to photography as a creative outlet during a valiant fight with breast cancer at age 34, renaissance10 survived and set up a photo contest to help raise funds for the Lavender Trust, a nonprofit that provides information and support to younger women with breast cancer. In the first two years, the competition brought in over £65,000 (that's $107,260.73 U.S.!), with entries from 130 countries last year. Renaissance10 recently joined LiveJournal to meet other passionate photographers and find supportive friends. 1 comment|post comment

Homepage Spotlight 12/28/09 [28 Dec 2009|10:39am] lj_spotlight [ljspotlight] curiouscupcakes Holy buttercream frosting! If you have a sweet tooth for sugary goodness or a wandering eye for whimsical confection, this is pure ecstasy iced in deliciousness. Hailing the beloved cupcake as the artisinal canvas of choice, you'll enjoy recipes, photos, and bountiful tips to bake up a batch, whether your taste leans toward French classics or funky and flavorful. 2 comments|post comment

Homepage Spotlight 12/28/09 [28 Dec 2009|10:37am] lj_spotlight [ljspotlight] mission101 With New Years in the offing, it's an ideal time to reflect on past accomplishments, make peace with disappointments, and refocus the lens on future goals. This community welcomes you to create a bucket list of 101 things you plan to accomplish in the next 1,001 days. Offering support, guidance, and inspiration, this is a great way to jumpstart those pesky resolutions. 1 comment|post comment

Tamron vs Sigma for Canon [26 Dec 2009|05:48pm] cameraquestions [whatiswhatwas] Trying to decide between two lenses. I'm upgrading from the Canon kit lens, and these two seem to have the most consistent reviews in my price range. I can't spend more, so please don't advise me to get a higher priced lens. SIGMA 18-50 F2.8 MACRO EX DC CANON TAMRON 17-50MM XR DI-II F2.8 CANON Landscapes and people are what I shoot most. And it's the Canon XS. I actually got the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens for Christmas, but I'm not a huge fan of it. I was planning to return it and use that to partially finance the new lens. Does it make more sense to just hold on to that one and keep my kit lens for now? 8 comments|post comment

[25 Dec 2009|08:57pm] cameraquestions [witchkatt] [ mood | curious ] [ music | incubus ] Hi, just joined. I'm 19 and my name is Andrea. I have a two year old who I like to take pictures of and I like bird watching and taking nature walks, and I really don't know anything about cameras. My aunt got me a really basic digital camera two years ago and it gets the job done but it's gotten a bit of wear and tear along the way, I was wondering about buying a new camera. I was wanting one with a zoom lens so I could get decent pictures of wildlife and such, but I really don't know where to start. Also a camera that's rather sturdy and somewhat reasonably priced... Do you know of good books or websites about cameras, taking care of cameras, and taking pics? Do you have a favorite type of camera you could reccomend to someone like me? I really don't know where to get started but I'd like to get better at taking pictures and stuff... I know there is google but I like asking other humans my questions. =/ 2 comments|post comment

[22 Dec 2009|05:33pm] cameraquestions [xxmisssassyxx] I've always been interested in photography! a few years ago i used to take pics with a polaroid! :( I dont know anything about DSLR cameras so i was wondering what would be the best to get for a beginner like myself I have no preference on what brand just that its fairly easy to use! P.S. i'll be doing mainly landscape Photos and the odd portrait if that helps!  5 comments|post comment

12/21/09 Homepage Spotlight [21 Dec 2009|09:38am] lj_spotlight [ljspotlight] i_hope_that For many of us, the holidays can be kind of rough. If you're searching for a network of understanding friends, this ultra-nurturing community encourages you to express your heartfelt wishes and offer other members encouragement and acceptance. Not for the terminally snarky or emotionally-challenged, this is a good-spirited place to lend comfort and support. 17 comments|post comment

12/21/09 Homepage Spotlight [21 Dec 2009|09:37am] lj_spotlight [ljspotlight] diygifts Feeling crafty? If you've got a few last folks on your holiday gift list, this is a great place to seed your creativity and generosity. You'll also discover wonderful DIY tips to decorate your home and entertain guests. Offering a no-frills-no-skills attitude that welcomes the cash-challenged and arts-phobic, you're sure to get ideas and make friends in the process. 3 comments|post comment

12/21/09 Homepage Spotlight [21 Dec 2009|09:36am] lj_spotlight [ljspotlight] cooking_club A fun and friendly community dedicated to those who love to cook, whether you're a meat-and-potatoes type, an aspiring gourmand, and/or a vegan. In search of a brilliant dish to use up those weekly leftovers? Post your ingredients and you'll be whipping up a feast by dinner. You can also share favorite recipes. For Type A chefs, you can spice up your culinary repertoire with exciting cooking challenges. 6 comments|post comment

[20 Dec 2009|06:17pm] cameraquestions [queersavior]  i have a panasonic hvx 200 that my macbook isnt recognizing so i can't upload video. has anyone had any trouble like this? 8 comments|post comment

12/14/09 Homepage Spotlight [17 Dec 2009|05:33pm] lj_spotlight [ljspotlight] stepstomarrow When granddaughter, Jada, was born with leukemia, a donor-match was located and Jada made a miraculous recovery. In honor of her grandaughter's health, Jeanna has decided to walk across the country (in the dead of winter) to raise awareness and build support for the bone marrow registry (all that's required is a cheek swab). Follow Jeanna's remarkable journey as she travels the United States by foot. 10 comments|post comment

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