Monthly Archives: January 2014

Juxtaposition

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Saturday was a nice change of pace from the previous few days. The temperatures reached the lower 20’s and it felt absolutely wonderful outside comparatively speaking. I had an idea (I know, who would have thought) for a series of images I could use for the current week’s theme of square crop. I’m not quite done processing them yet so that post will be in a day or two, but when I was done I threw this golf umbrella in the yard. I really liked the bright yellow contrasting with the beautiful blue sky and I am always a sucker for a snow covered evergreen tree. 🙂

Juxtaposition Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 21mm, f/9, ISO 100

Juxtaposition
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 21mm, f/9, ISO 100

The Long Walk Back

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As I was heading back to the car after an hour of exploring at Delta Lake the other day I noticed a pair of ice fishermen walking back to the beach. They are those small dots above the picnic table. lol I only had the 35mm lens on the camera but I like the view that lens captures with my camera.

I went a slightly different direction with the processing for this image. I chose to use a high key look which would accentuate the shadows and wash out portions of the sky. I think it really adds to the cold feel of this one.

The Long Walk Back Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/500s, f/8, ISO 200

The Long Walk Back
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/500s, f/8, ISO 200

Winter Arrives

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This will be the third image I have taken of this knoll leading to the beach at Delta Lake State Park. Something about the setting sun behind the trees and the picnic tables at the top of the rise that always brings the camera to my eye. It is interesting to see the seasons change through the different images. You can view the other versions at Summer Fades and Summer Awaits.

Winter Arrives Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/2000s, f/5.6, ISO 200

Winter Arrives
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/2000s, f/5.6, ISO 200

A Cold Sunset

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The sun did manage to make it through the clouds yesterday. I drove over to Delta Lake about an hour before sunset to see what presented itself. I couldn’t believe there were ice fisherman out on the lake even though there were still patches of lake unfrozen. I can’t decide if they are brave or crazy.

I walked my usual path around the beach and came away with some interesting images. Of course the one below was captured as I was exiting the park. I spied this scene driving out and pulled over at the front gatehouse to get one last image.

A Cold Sunset Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/320s, f/8, ISO 200

A Cold Sunset
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/320s, f/8, ISO 200

Is It Safe To Come Out?

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Monochrome Winter

I went for a quick walk around the house and neighborhood this morning after shoveling the driveway. I hadn’t been out with the camera in quite a few days and the new snow was very inviting. Sitting here writing this post and I notice the sun is trying to make an appearance. If it can push through the clouds I am going to hop in the car and find some more winter wonderlands to capture.

The image below is of my neighbor’s horse Sonata, who I have featured before on this blog. She is always curious when I get close to her pasture but I think the cold kept her close to the barn and a little hesitant to venture outside. I thought this would make a nice addition to my Monochrome Winter series…

Is it Safe to Come Out? Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/400s, f/8, ISO 200

Is It Safe To Come Out?
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/400s, f/8, ISO 200