Monthly Archives: March 2024

Silhouettes

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Delta Lake State Park

I picked up a used lens the other day. I enjoyed exploring with my 50mm and wanted a lens that was a little wider. I found the retro-themed Nikon Z 28mm online and decided to give it a try. I must confess I have been looking at the Nikon Z f camera and the 28mm would pair nicely with it.

After a brief snow “storm” (not really) on Monday the weather turned around yesterday and reached into the mid 50’s. The sun was out and although it was a little windy I needed to go for a walk after work. Delta Lake was my destination of choice to stretch my legs and try out the new to me lens.

Tall on the Hill
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 SE, 1/320s, f/9, ISO 100

Bring on Spring
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 SE, 1/250s, f/9, ISO 100

The Tower

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Monochrome Monday
Bellamy Harbor Park, Rome, NY

The Tower
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S, 1/500s, f/8, ISO 400

Tower Tall
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S, 1/500s, f/8, ISO 400

Overcast Reflection

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NYS Barge Canal

The temperatures are improving today but the weather is still overcast and gloomy. I didn’t let that stop me this morning. After getting my laundry done and having breakfast I ventured out to Bellamy Harbor for some monochrome images. I knew the fog/overcast conditions would lend themselves to monochrome processing.

I even changed it up a little by using the 50mm prime lens rather than my go to zoom (24-70mm). Even with the 50mm view there is plenty of space around the harbor to capture a nice landscape image. I took my time and poked my nose in every corner of the harbor.

Under the bridge heading into Rome you can get right down to the canal. This is the view looking west up the canal. I started with a landscape oriented view but once my eye caught the tree reflection I knew which image I would be working on when I got home.

Overcast Reflection
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S, 1/40s, f/8, ISO 100

Thunder Rising

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Silent Sunday
Big Thunder Mountain, Rivers of America,
Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

Thunder Rising
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M, Zuiko 17mm f/1.8, 1/60s, f/11, ISO 200