Serene

Posted by Mike on May 21, 2024

Chittenango Falls State Park

Serene
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/3s, 34mm, f/11, ISO 100

Spring Falls

Posted by Mike on May 20, 2024

Chittenango Falls State Park

Sunday was the day. The day to take a short trip for a waterfall image. The cloudy morning that started at Bellamy Harbor, was going to continue for a while and the diffused light through the clouds is exactly what I needed for a waterfall.

Which one?

I have already visited Pixley Falls this spring. Chittenango Falls is the obvious next choice. It would have to be near midday so the light will illuminate the gorge.

Will the clouds last until then?

Let’s see. What else are you doing? It will be worth the drive.

And it was…

Spring Falls
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/4s, 33mm, f/16, ISO 100

I’m enjoying the spring green. After winter and the muddy thaw, seeing the landscape come alive with the green is refreshing. Although it was overcast, the clouds still presented a challenge and a risk of over exposure. I bracketed each shot with the thought of having to merge them into an HDR image. Surprisingly, the two thirds under exposed image was workable.

Now, I like the above image, but I also like a good monochrome image. My waterfall images generally convert well to monochrome. Did this one? Let me know…

Spring Falls – B&W
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/4s, 33mm, f/16, ISO 100

Cloudy Bellamy Blues

Posted by Mike on May 19, 2024

Bellamy Harbor, Rome, NY

I suppose it is time for something that isn’t Disney related. It has been a week since I returned from my trip. I wish I could say I have been busy creating new images, but this morning was my first opportunity to get out with the camera. I wonder if a whole week off from work is actually a vacation?

Although sunrise was full of clouds I wanted to capture a few landscape images that were not muddy looking. It feels like we have pushed past the winter melt portion of spring into the everything is green and new. As much as I love “naked” trees, having them full leaves is wonderful.