Monthly Archives: June 2015

Night Along the Rivers of America

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Frontierland, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

I know I have a fascination with Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom. I typically spend a lot of my time in this area of the park. I enjoy exploring Tom Sawyer Island and always go for a ride on the Liberty Belle. I’m not sure if it is because I grew up on a farm and the “rural” feel of the area brings me back to my days playing in the creek or I just enjoy being able to find quiet spots away from the hustling crowds on their way to the rides.

Looking through my Disney posts I find I also enjoy getting pictures of Harper’s Mill and the Liberty Belle riverboat. There are plenty of locations for different and unique compositions. One of my toughest pictures has been getting both in one at night. I try every visit and rarely come home happy with my attempts. This last visit either my luck has improved or my skill with the camera has gotten better. I hate thinking it is the new camera but it might play a little role in helping me get this image. Typically I would bracket a night image like this in order to capture the range of light but I found with my D7100 I could process a single exposure and achieve the look I wanted.

Night Along the Rivers of America Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 30s, 19mm, f/11, ISO 200

Night Along the Rivers of America
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 30s, 19mm, f/11, ISO 200

Dumbo & Timothy

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Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

Dumbo & Timothy Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/80s, 46mm, f/8, ISO 200

Dumbo & Timothy
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/80s, 46mm, f/8, ISO 200

Wordless Wednesday: Walking the Creek in a Dream

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Walking the Creek in a Dream Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 0.8s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100

Walking the Creek in a Dream
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 0.8s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100

Cascade Star

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Taughannock Falls State Park

Cascade Star Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 2s, 32mm, f/20, ISO 100

Cascade Star
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 2s, 32mm, f/20, ISO 100

Oscar’s Super Service

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Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World

Oscar's Super Service Nikon D7100, Tokina 12-28mm f/4, 6s, 19mm, f/16, ISO 100

Oscar’s Super Service
Nikon D7100, Tokina 12-28mm f/4, 6s, 19mm, f/16, ISO 100

After the Rains

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Chittenango Falls State Park

Let’s complete the trifecta during my state park day and quickly visit Chittenango Falls. As I was heading home I debated if I should visit this park. It was right in the middle of the afternoon. The clouds had cleared giving me a beautiful blue sky but I was worried about too much sun on the waterfall.

Well, as we know I can not resist this park. I’m not sure if it is because it is the first waterfall I photographed once I got my DSLR or that every time I visit I find something interesting. Maybe it is because the waterfall is constantly changing depending on the amount of water in the Chittenango Creek. Probably I just have a soft spot for the cascade style waterfall and want to see how the water is falling across the steps.

After the Rains Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/5s, 26mm, f/16, ISO 100

After the Rains
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/5s, 26mm, f/16, ISO 100

Steps and Flow

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Buttermilk Falls State Park

The second visit on my state park day was to Buttermilk Falls. This park takes its name from the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep valley side toward Cayuga Lake. Although the swimming hole and park near the falls are inviting, the gorge trail is my favorite as there are plenty of locations for interesting pictures. I have to admit that the trail does kick my butt every time. The hiking distance isn’t too bad, it is the elevation change and navigating the steps that I feel the next day.

Steps and Flow Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 0.4s, 17mm, f/20, ISO 100

Steps and Flow
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 0.4s, 17mm, f/20, ISO 100