M is for...

Manual.

The setting I've been instructed to shoot in.

...with my just returned, recently repaired, still under warranty, good as new 50mm 1.4.

No more simple little green box.

No more little jogging person, tiny flower, or scenic mountain settings to turn to.

No more AV.

M is for Manual

I'm taking a photography class.

Online

Meter your shot.

Choose your ISO.

Set your shutter speed.

Decide on your aperture.

I'm way...

way...

way...

outside of my comfort zone.

My father-in-law says that I'm the queen of multitasking, but don't you think this whole shooting in manual thing is asking a lot...even for the queen of multitasking?!?

Yeah, me too!

So that's why when Addie fell back asleep in her Daddy's lap after her nap, I shot this precious picture of Addie and Daddy with the dial turned to the simple little green box.

You know, for sentimental purposes and all.

Because this is what Manual got me...

Then again, this is what the simple little green box got me...

So I opted for AV mode, which happens to still remain well in the middle of my comfort zone!

...to make sure I didn't miss this priceless moment!

M is for Manual

which I'm afraid might make me Mental!