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Photo of the Week – Shane Doby

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Crying Over Spilled Milk? Not These Two!

Shane Doby - Clean Up Crew

Shane Doby - Clean Up Crew

The ACC has never had successive Photos of the Week by the same photographer but that rule now flies out the window. Last week it was Shane’s silhouetted dance to the sun, this week it’s an irresistible candid never to be repeated. Capturing a scene like this requires a sense of humor, a ready camera and a willingness to take a chance on the outcome. This is not the time to worry about shutter speed, aperture or ISO-just focus and shoot. Fortunately for all of us, this time it worked and the result is a remarkable unplanned gem that Shane will treasure for the rest of her days. This shot also reinforces the absolute necessity for backing up your photos religiously. It also demonstrates why photography is such a special art, capable of capturing a unique, unforgettable moment in time.

This image is currently on display in the Gallery of the Ashe County Arts Council in West Jefferson.

Photo of the Week – Shane Doby

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A Silhouette With Panache

Courtney Celebrates the Setting Sun

Courtney Celebrates the Setting Sun

Shane and her daughter Courtney traveled to the Parkway’s Lump overlook on a recent July evening and encountered a perfect late summer sky. Shane quickly realized that a silhouette would take advantage of the setting sun, clouds and vibrant color. Wearing a white dress and a sunhat, Courtney was asked to perform some exaggerated poses. Shane noticed a sun flare and framed the shot to place it precisely at her thrust out hip. The position of the arms, the sharply defined pointed fingers, the folds in the dress, the sunhat and other details, all clearly defined, make for an ideal image. The composition is tightly framed with no space wasted. Exposure was determined by metering the sky area.
Shane’s camera is a Canon Rebel XSi fitted with a 50mm f/1.8 II lens. Exposure was 1/250 sec at f/4.0 and the ISO a low 100.