It takes so little to gain a new perspective on anything. As the new year is approaching rather quickly and we will all be working on those resolutions that don’t always work out for us I thought I would treat a lucky reader to a whole new perspective. The one that you get when you look through the lens of a camera. It takes one look through the lens of a camera to see the world in a whole new light.
You can all actually thank my brother for this giveaway. When he was here recently he showed me some pictures of his son he took one night. Reese was watching a video and my brother took a couple dozen photos. Each images showing the amazement and wonder on Reese’s face as he watched the video. Each one allowing me to experience the joy Reese felt just by looking at them. That is something that only happens when you look at a photograph. It captures brief moments in time that others get to share with us.
The camera 1 reader will win is the Canon EOS Rebel and I will tell you that it is a great camera. I have given one away before and the winner loved it. Some of the features include:
12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor
Creates an effect 1.6x field of view and captures high-resolution images with exceptional clarity and tonal range.
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
With aspherical lens element, circular aperture and optical image stabilizer for incredible picture detail. EF lens mount for use with Canon EF and EF-S interchangeable lenses.
2.7″ color TFT-LCD monitor
Live View function and 170° viewing angle for improved viewing. Eye-level penta-mirror viewfinder with adjustable diopter control.
Improved EOS HD Movie mode
With expanded recording [HD: 30p (29.97) / 25p], and with in-camera movie editing options.
High ISO sensitivity (100-6400)
For improved photo captures in low lighting conditions.
9-point autofocus
With auto and manual point selection. Modes include one-shot, AI servo and AI focus. Live mode reads the sharpness of a subject right from the imaging sensor for sharper, more detailed pictures.
63-zone TTL full-aperture metering exposure controls
With auto, manual, program, shutter- and aperture-priority, depth-of-field EA and E-TTL II auto flash modes.
Retractable, auto pop-up flash
With E-TTL II auto flash metering and flash-ready icon lights visible in the viewfinder.
DIGIC 4 image processor
For precise, natural color and accurate white balance in various lighting conditions. Sophisticated signal-processing algorithms for fast image capture and processing and low energy consumption.
Creative features
Include Basic+ function, Quick Setting function and Creative Auto.
New Feature Guide
Offers short descriptions of each function and Quick Control screen for easy operation.
Media slot
Supports Secure Digital and Secure Digital High Capacity media (media not included)
I have tried to keep the entering simple on this one and have added a new entry for our Facebook Fan of the week. Each week a fan is chosen randomly on Facebook and is the Facebook Fan of the Week. The entire time that the giveaway runs if you are selected as the Fan of the Week you can enter your Facebook name and the date you were chosen into the Rafflecopter form and get the extra entries.
I hope this helps someone have a wonderful start to the new year! ENDS: January 2, 2013
**Also be watching for a few other great giveaways coming throughout January and February for items like this and more as we get the new year underway and have our Blogging Birthday!
I live in a small Georgia town that you most likely have never heard of and I LOVE it! My house is more than full as I am a single mother of four & caregiver to my aging mother and uncle. Lover of all things Outlander. Goes to the beat of her own drum woman.
candace swoveland says
for my husband to treat us with more respect
Stacey B says
Perspective on what’s most important in life.. been under a lot of stress lately
Kate F. says
I’m hoping to get more perspective about my future.
mrsshukra says
To be more patient!
Jessica R. says
To be more hopeful about my career goals.
jeanette sheets says
to not dwell on the past ,have a more healtyier attitude for the future
phillisha says
I’m hoping to get a new perspective on health and exercise
Elis B. says
I hope to get a new perspective on my future.
latanya says
lowering my weight and spending more time with my family
Bonnie says
Spend more quality time with my grandchildren and walk more. Health and happiness.
Sonya Morris says
To let the little things not bother me.
Patricia says
To stress less is my main focus.
amy pugmire says
a perspective on spending more time with my kids
Betty Baez says
To move forward from my past and focus on what makes me happy
Kaylie says
To be patient, hard-working and thankful
Eileen says
I wish to get a new perspective on the time I spend with family and friends. I always feel so badly that I have lost connection with old friends, and complain about not doing much with my extended family (brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. I know I have to learn that I have to make TIME and make some things happen. I am very envious of other people who have this and it occurred that it takes two to keep connected.
thanks so much. wow. amazing!
Rust says
To understand my children as young adults.
Mary Beth Elderton says
I’ll make the long story short–we are looking to “live smaller”–reusing, making at home, shopping in better ways, In keeping with that, we are looking for a small piece of land to live on. This is a completely new thing for me–I have lived in big cities all my life. I’d love to document the transition over the next couple of years. I think the early pictures might make great comedy 🙂
sheila musselman askins says
i would like to get more perspective on my health. I have a chronic illness and i really need to learn more about it and how to take better care of myself!
Eileen says
I just noticed your post Sheila. I hope you are well over the holidays. I also deal with chronic illness, for 12 years now. It’s often tough to get the right care when docs simply don’t always know enough or know what to do with you. Often you have to be the researcher, the advocate for yourself and find different ways to deal and sometimes heal. I am thinking of you and your struggles today. There are SO many of us out there . take care:)
Bella T. says
I’m hoping to get healthy and start living life to the fullest. I spent a lot of time feeling sorry for myself because I’m crippled and tight on money and can’t physically have a child and blah blah blah. It’s time to stop that. I have a wonderful fiance and a roof over my head. Everything’s fine as long as you keep optimistic. I can’t wait for the new year. 🙂
Eileen says
I do the same. And I have children to love and whom love me but can’t be in the “physical world” of parenting a lot of the time because of poor health. I have to remember what blessings i have and have other ways of offering parenting, friendship, being a good spouse. In most ways it really is about your attitude and being positive like you said. I hope things get a little easier for you and you can feel more secure and find laughter in the midst of some disappointment and sadness. I loved your last line…I have not been eager for the new year for over a dozen years. Thanks for helping me to remember this is a new chance to MAKE myself NEW!
Christine Mayfield says
I’m hoping to get a new perspective on how to live and stay healthy and not to stop once I reach a goal.
Ned S. says
I’m trying to focus and start living everyday to the fullest!
Sandra Beeman says
Learning a positive way to deal with very difficult people.
Audra Weathers says
I’m hoping to get a fresh perspective on my business and expand.
Jeanna says
i hoping to let my anxiety’s go and concentrate on the day to day with my kids!
Thomas Murphy says
my new perspective is to not worry about things I can’t control.
Amanda Sakovitz says
to be more confident in myself
Julie Thompson says
Just going to try and figure out a way for my fiance and I to be together so we don’t have to be so far any more and that way we can finally get married. Thank you for the giveaway
courtney hennagir says
more perspective on what is really important,especially time spent with family.
Rachel Ramey says
Prioritizing better, so that the things that matter really ARE the things that matter.
Jimmy Arcade says
Great question and very timely! I hope to get a fresh perspective on being more mindful of helping my wife around the house, so that she can continue to focus on pursuing her Etsy store artistic endeavors.
Theresa J says
I am trying to figure out what I am going to do carrier wise
JanetGoingCrazy says
I’m hoping to take my blog to the next level.
Marty says
We lost my little brother less than a month ago. My perspective has been drastically changed… I just want to ive in the moment more and treasure the loved ones I still have precious time with. Thanks for the giveaway!
Eileen says
It occurred to me to not only post answers to the bloggers post and not be in such a hurry to go on…and to read a few of the reader posts. So sorry to hear about your loss. It is a difficult time of year to deal with missing a loved one who is not with you to celebrate…hope you are finding memories and good thoughts to carry you and your family through.
Daiva says
To have more meaningful family times and treat each other with respect
JanD says
To appreciate my accomplishments instead of seeking perfection.
cheryl says
perspective to enjoy each day for what it is
Kristen says
I’m hoping to get a better perspective on how to reach the goals I want to reach.
Debby G. says
I hope to get a new perspective on living a healthier lifestyle.
David Holder says
I hope I get a new perspective on improving my overall health so I can be here longer for my kids.
Daniel M says
hoping to get out of debt
Ellen B says
worry less – enjoy the moment
Tina M says
find a better job
Megan Parsons says
Mine would be to take at least one photo a day!!!
Michelle C says
I would like my new perspective to be from that of someone with a great job! Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
Kristen says
I would love this camera! I’m hoping to go pro someday.
colleen boudreau says
Exercising more.
Mel says
To feel content with myself, to not worry so much about what’s ahead.
trisha says
I am hoping this whole new year is about being a better mother, stronger wife, and more focused on family than work.
Eve says
Im hoping to reach more of my goals on being more healthy and going back to school
Sarah C says
I hope to use my time more wisely.
Melissa S says
I hope to get more organized, so our days run smoother and calmer.
Nataly Carbonell says
MoreFamily togetherness, Save more money, healthier life, lose weight
Deb K says
I am hoping for everyone to get along better and have more respect.
Jeimy says
To control my temper and be a better person.
Jill says
I’m hoping to get more organized and healthier this new year.
Brianne says
I’m hoping to be a more positive person this year.
JLin says
health of my daughter
Stephanie w says
My kids
ellen beck says
I am hoping to disconnect from the net more this coming year and live more in the present. I spend way too much time online and looking at a screen.
Meg S says
I would love to be more open to new experiences this year!
April Holgate says
I hope to find a new perspective on health and fitness! I need to start going to the gym cause i pay for a membership!
grapeapril75(AT)gmail.com
Melanie says
OMGoodness! Thank you (& your RAD brother) for this giveaway! I am hoping to find a balance between work & my babies, & spending quality time with my mama.
Angie W says
Perspective on what it actually means to have my own family! First baby due on Feb. 5!
Brad Merrill says
I’m hoping to gain a new perspective on my health – eating better and getting back into my workout routine!
lana says
learn how to make money and loss weight
Milcah says
I’d REALLY like to get my life more organized.
tuesday says
I am trying to live “in the now”. Not worry about things I can’t control or what will happen. Just be.
Leslie Galloway says
I’m hoping to see myself as an earner this year, and find a job!!
Facebook Name: Leslie Galloway (www.facebook.com/GallowayLeslie)
Tara Arcade says
I’m hoping to get new perspective on sweets control!
Donna Marie says
A new perspective on my health
Shannon says
I’m starting a new school in January. I’m ready to meet new people and start a new adventure!
pete says
CANON!
Glenna F says
I’m hoping to get a new prospective on my career.
Jenny says
Im hoping to get a new propsective on my schooling. This is my last semester and then Im done!
Tian A. says
I hope to find new prespective on my future. I want to come back to school, 🙂
Shannon says
I want more joy in motherhood!
nichol tone says
To enjoy everyday to its fullest
Ren says
perspective on health
Jennifer Rote says
I’m trying for a new perspective on my health.
Laurie says
I am going to try to move up in my career in the upcoming year.
Courtnie says
I want to give my worries to God.
Jessica says
I am hoping to get a new perspective on my relationship with my husband
Ellen Casper says
More family time
Molly Bussler says
Hoping to get out more, with my family.
Michelle P says
I am hoping to gain more self-confidence as a parent. I always worry and I should learn to relax more.
Kristin says
To work on having more patience for my 3 year old. She’s an only child and I have to remember, we’re her live-in playmates until a brother or sister comes along.
courtney b says
get a new perspective on my relationship with my family
thuy vu says
I am looking to get a new perspective on my life.
Paola S says
More perspective about my future and a new actitude
Kelly D says
I hope to spend more quality time with my kids and outdoors.
Carolyn G says
I need to have a better attitude and be more optimistic
Wendy Elliott Lindsey says
To be a blessing to everyone around me.
~Wendy
Jean Fisher says
My own! I am 100 % dedicated to my family, especially my two beautiful girls (who I love to photograph). I need to remember how to take off the Mommy hat and take a little time for myself.
Rochel S says
more perspective on spending more time with my kids and interacting more!
Mary Jo G. says
To not take family and friends for granted and to cherish every moment we have with each other 🙂
Cassandra Eastman says
More patience, and to not take any second for granted because life is just too short!
Jennifer H says
To not get so upset about the little things and those things I cannot control
jenhedger at hotmail dot com
Nellija says
I would be the best present for year 2013
Jammie says
to be more understanding.
Whitney L says
I want to manage family time and work time better. It’s hard not being able to do it all but wanting to do it all! lol
Katy MM says
Great question! I’d really like to get a better perspective on what an amazing life I really have. I have so much to be grateful for. 🙂
Carli says
I would love to gain perspective on why I quite…so I follow through in 2013. 🙂
Brittany says
Better perspective on what I want out of life and how to be happy~
Tamra H says
I’m hoping to get a new perspective on my diet. Need to take time to plan ahead for meals, buy fresh vegetables, and make use of what we have in the fridge instead of deciding to eat out.
Laira Jamille Bolinao says
Successful in my career <3
solarride says
I want to see a glass is half full not half empty.
Michelle says
My new perspective would be to listen more, talk less.
Dree Getz says
I want to deal with stress better.
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
cleaner perspective on my home and more time with my family..
Joye Rast says
To have calmer and less STRESSFUL year.
Georgiana Owens says
Perspective on how to make this year a more positive one.
susan says
I hope to have the perspective to not make little things into huge giant things! Stay calm . . .
Erica D. says
I hope to gain a new perspective of not taking things to serious and let things work out for the best instead of always obsessing about it especially with trying to get a job in the world of broadcast journalism.
Kristen A says
To get a new and better perspective on photography.
Leslie S. says
I want to put life into perspective and learn to take the time to appreciate the everyday things.
Jessica Rose says
I’d love to get a new perspective on spirituality
Missy L says
Quality time with family being most important
David Haug says
Same positive perspective. Hope to improve where I need to, and add a few new friends to my life
Trish F says
Try to focus on what is real and true and discard the rest. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Tami says
Focus on my health and enjoying my family!
Prado J. says
I wish to get a new and meaningful perspective and appreciation of the arts and philosophy. 🙂
Michelle Gregory says
I’m hoping to procrastinate less and set some obtainable goals.
illy junus says
Try to be with my parents more, spending more time with them. Thanks for the giveaway
Camille M. says
I aim for a perspective of renewed self-worth; discernment on when to hold on and when to let go, when to love another and when to stop in order to love myself. When to be optimistic and when to be realistic. When to fight for something you think is worth dying for, and when to give up the fight so you will not lose yourself.
For 2013, I aim for the perspective that I can be a better me, and it can only start from loving myself.
christine jessamine says
i hope to eat better foods
Paul T/Pauline T says
a better view of the world —– Paul T/Pauline T aka Paol Trenny ….. emscout9 at Hotmail dot com
Jmstrunk says
I’m hoping to get a new perspective on my relationship. Time to stop rushing and enjoy the moment.
Andrea says
I plan to keep more of a positive perspective in the new year. Thanks for the giveaway!
Mark Price says
A new perspective on life being divorced
Ada Miller says
I have been looking forward to the new year because im keeping in mind that must get better and they just have to. Thanks for the giveaway and Happy New Year!
naomi c says
better perspective on my priorities
Lizzy says
To have more fun with my kids
Iiona V says
A new perspective would be life through the eyes of my children.
Thanks for the giveaway
Karen Medlin says
be more postive and work harder on my blog
Jimmy Arcade says
Hello Rita, when will you be choosing and announcing the winner of the Canon T3? Your fans are anxiously awaiting! 🙂
Rita says
They have already been chose and contacted. I have been a bit behind in announcing them but it will be announced on the winner’s board today.