Monthly Archives: July 2018

Glass Half Full

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Delta Lake State Park

I promise I will not go crazy making images with the Lensball. But, like any kid with a new toy, I’m going to play…

The weather forecast was predicting rain for Sunday. I figured the clouds needed to start rolling in and was hoping they would make an appearance before sunset. Mother Nature did not disappoint me. I had an idea for a sunset image utilizing the Lensball and Delta Lake State Park was the best place to try it out. I was hoping for a little calmer waters but the gentle roll of waves coming to shore was not overwhelming. I had to be quick with the camera if I wanted a low enough angle. It worked out…

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Glass Half Full

Glass Half Full
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/250s, 18mm, f/9, ISO 200

 

Bellamy Ball

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Bellamy Harbor Park

After a few days of experimenting with my new Lensball I think I finally understand the conditions I need to be in to capture some good images. It was not as intuitive as I thought it would be. After the gym this morning I headed over to my favorite local spot, Bellamy Harbor Park, to see what kind of sunrise images I could capture. I like how this one turned out…

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Bellamy Ball

Bellamy Ball
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/50s, 17mm, f/11, ISO 200

 

Over the Edge

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Pixley Falls State Park

I have to admit that I am a fan of processing my waterfall images as black & whites. To me, there is something clean and simple about the result that I really like. Today I am back at Pixley Falls (well, actually, I was there two weeks ago) with another image of the namesake waterfall. This view is slightly from the side which gives a good view of the water rushing over the edge rocks.

Waterfall images are all about the look of the falling water. You want a slow enough shutter to achieve the silky water look but still fast enough to retain definition in the flow. I don’t want it to be a blur of white, I want to be able to see the water.

  

MLCreations Photography: Pixley Falls &emdash; Over the Edge

Over the Edge
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 0.8s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 64

 

Drifting on my Mind

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In The Yard – ITY52

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Drifting on my Mind

Drifting on my Mind
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/100s, f/2.8, ISO 200

 

Sing to Me

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In The Yard – ITY51

  

MLCreations Photography: Floral &emdash; Sing to Me

Sing to Me
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/640s, f/2.8, ISO 200

 

Golden Hour Swamp

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Near the Utica Marsh

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Golden Hour Swamp

Golden Hour Swamp
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, {1/10, 1/15, 1/25 & 1/50s bracket}, 40mm, f/16, ISO 200

 

When in Nashville

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3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill

I am down in Nashville being trained for work… well, they are attempting to train me, who knows, it might work out. Anyway, we have found ourselves with time after class to explore the city. Luckily our hotel is near downtown. Tuesday night we cruised along Broadway checking out all the places to eat and hear live music. Last night we ended up at 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill for a concert with Lucas Hoge and Rodney Atkins.

OK, time to confess, not a person who generally listens to country music but I did grow up listening to all the “originals”, i.e., Loretta Lynn, George Jones, etc. Besides, I was hungry and we could get some grub too. I have to admit it was a damn good time. Both performers were entertaining. I brought my “little” camera, the Olympus E-M10, and attempted to get some pics. You let me know how I did…

 

Lucas Hoge
Olympus E-M10, M. Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ, 1/100s, 42mm, f/5.6, ISO 6400

Rodney Atkins
Olympus E-M10, M. Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ, 1/100s, 42mm, f/5.6, ISO 6400