Monthly Archives: June 2013

Field Day

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When Sunday was winding down I took the camera into the fields around the house. The wildflowers are starting to fight with the grass for the better views. I had fun looking for interesting subjects until the bugs decided I invaded their space and chased me off. I have to remember to get more repellant at the store…

BFFs Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/250s, 70mm, f/11, ISO 200

BFFs
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/250s, 70mm, f/11, ISO 200

Family Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 100

Family
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 100

From Down Below Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/640s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 100

From Down Below
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/640s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 100

Friday Themes

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Over on Google+ there are a wide variety of themes to which a photographer can contribute images. I usually find myself forgetting about most of them or when I do capture an image that will fit a theme I forget to post on the particular day of the theme. In reality there are only a few to which I consistently contribute. I find I have no short supply of images for Powerline Friday and Fire Hydrant Friday. Here are my contributions for today…

Giants Among Us Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/400s, 55mm, f/11, ISO 400

Giants Among Us
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/400s, 55mm, f/11, ISO 400

Middle of Nowhere Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-56, 1/200s, 200mm, f/5.6, ISO 400

Middle of Nowhere
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-56, 1/200s, 200mm, f/5.6, ISO 400

just like glass…

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just like glass... Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/2s, 17mm, f/20, ISO 100

just like glass…
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/2s, 17mm, f/20, ISO 100

Quiet Spot

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Due to my new passion with photography I have been spending a lot more time in the state park just down the road from me. I love to go exploring after dinner and it never fails that I come home with some great images. One spot I always stop at is this overlook above the beach.

I find there is a nice tranquility that envelopes me as I stand on the edge of overlook. The sunset is always in view, creating interesting light play with the trees. The sound of water lapping against the shore can lull me to sleep in an instant. I thought this image captured my quiet spot nicely…

Quiet Spot Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/8s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100

Quiet Spot
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/8s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100

Half

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I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to post an image for the iHeartFaces June Photo Challenge today. The subject today is half and nothing caught my eye while I was out exploring after dinner. And then it hit me as I started up Lightroom to import the latest captures. The image of the barge canal I grabbed yesterday will work if I get a little creative. I hope this counts… 🙂

Half Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/200s, 100mm, f/7.1, ISO 400

Half
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/200s, 100mm, f/7.1, ISO 400

Tree Light

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Do you see light differently?

The farther I travel along my photographic journey the more I see the world around me differently. The biggest difference for me is light. I see it more intensely. I see how it interacts with the world. I see the play between light and shadow. I know this might sound cliche, but I feel like I am actually seeing more clearly now that everything around me is a potential subject through my viewfinder.

Last night as I was grilling dinner I noticed the sunlight on the trees in the backyard. I think half the time I’m on autopilot as I was out with the camera in my hand lining up the view and I almost forget the turn the burgers! It isn’t a particularly exciting image. It isn’t a grand vista or a spectacularly beautiful flower but I liked the play of light and shadow. And the tractor in the field just felt like a bonus.. lol.

Tree Light Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/250s, 165mm, f/9, ISO 800

Tree Light
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/250s, 165mm, f/9, ISO 800