the sketchbook journeys No.2

It has taken a few weeks, since my first sketchbook journeys post, to grab a little time to 'study' again.
You can read 'sketchbook journeys No.1' here

Still not quite sure what I am doing with my camera (but I love it so)...but every month a little more information, experimentation is absorbed.  Here's the results of my dancing around the dials and higher light settings until I found a pretty bright cheery finish..... note to self -  potter with dark next time.....

and just because I couldn't resist.....

a few that 'have' had a little tinkering.....

it is a habit I will have to shake