websites?

Everyone has a website right? Well, I'm working on mine too! Since I think there is nothing better than feedback, I'm posting screenshots of my work-in-progress website. Please tell me what you think, but please be nice. :) 

I've developed the site in flash, with low resolution files for quick loading. All the square thumbnails along the right hand side are roll over buttons for navigating the images. As the mouse rolls over the low opacity squares the active buttons change to full opacity, indicating an active button. Meanwhile the main menu options are along the top and bottom and include people, places, plants, pets, and things, along the top, and about, contact, and blog links along the bottom right.

Each image has it's own unique description under the image. The descriptions explain the who/what, and where of each image. Other than that, blue and black are used to break up the white background and match the title. 

Overall 78, photographs are displayed through out the site. These include portraits (human and pet), product, and business photography, of which I am available for hire. 

The 'about' page has scrollable content that tells a little about me, my life, and my photographical pursuits and interests. Also, my qualifications are briefly discussed, but I'm still considering adding a link for a .pdf resume. 

The 'contact' page has a fillable form that sends a message to my email with the info. Also, if a section is skipped it won't let you go forward without it, that way I can't get a bunch of half filled out forms.

Finally there is a linked photography blog. Powered by blogger and titled Peggy Coburn photography always people to follow me on the journey that is my interest in photography. If you are readying this, then you have stumbled upon my blog site. Here you can see the things that inspire me and what, in turn, comes out of my head. 

I hate to say it....

BUT... I'm still in a rut. Seriously. I went downtown the other day and decided to take my camera along. I thought maybe I'd get a couple of shots that made me happy, but when I decided to pull it out and see if something would come to me. That's when it hit me, my battery was dead. Tragic, right?

So in the long run, I still haven't taken any new photos, but now my battery is on the charger and I've been prowling the internet for inspiration. And I think I've found it! I only say think, because I'm not sure how successful I'll be, but I'm sure I'll have fun! I'm going to do some light photography (a.k.a. light graffiti, light painting)!

I figure I have an entire art room full of random stuff, I'm sure I can figure out some interesting compositions. Also, I'm hoping that by working with light I'll be able to develop my skills and understanding of shutter speeds. We'll see, as it's after midnight I'll have to work on this tomorrow...

For tonight though, let's look at some interesting examples. To begin with, I found the flickr group light painting- the real deal. Via this group I found some very inspiring images, that I would love to share with you, but there was so many that you should just check them out yourself.