Testing the Water

Posted by Mike on

I have been enjoying the weekend at my Dad’s house. Came out for a visit for my Grandpa’s 97th birthday and to help my Dad with his new camera. He had a 30 year old Pentax with 4 lenses but hasn’t picked it up in years. I found him a used K10d with a 18-55mm lens for next to nothing. I have been showing him how to use a digital camera and we needed to work out how to use the old lenses (which still capture get images!).

After much tutoring and setting everything up we went out today for a nice walk along the lake at the state park. It was great to see him so excited about using a camera again. And to be honest it was great to be out capturing images with someone. Generally I like to go out alone but I know see the advantage of having company.

Testing the Water Nikon D5100, Sigam 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/400s, 38mm, f/8, ISO 200

Testing the Water
Nikon D5100, Sigam 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/400s, 38mm, f/8, ISO 200

Slow

Posted by Mike on

Late yesterday afternoon I went down to the creek behind the house to play with some long exposures. I broke out the 2-stop ND filter to see what I could capture. Definitely had a great time exploring the creek bed. I now know I need more filter and I definitely want to get to a place with more motion, like a lake shore or beach along the ocean. I think a trip is in order…

Slow 1 Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 3s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100

Slow 1
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 3s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100

Slow 2 Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1.6s, 24mm, f/16, ISO 100

Slow 2
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1.6s, 24mm, f/16, ISO 100

Slow 3 Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 2s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100

Slow 3
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 2s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100

Slow 4 Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1.3, 5, 20s bracket), 19mm, f/16, ISO 100

Slow 4
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1.3, 5, 20s bracket), 19mm, f/16, ISO 100

Winter Trail

Posted by Mike on

Hopefully this will be one of the last images in the Monochrome Winter series…

Winter Trail Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/200s, 200mm, f/8, ISO 200

Winter Trail
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/200s, 200mm, f/8, ISO 200