Contemplation

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Thanks to a post earlier this week by Scott Thomas on his Views Infinitum blog (Familiar Faces) about the January photo contest at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, NY, I spent an enjoyable morning with my daughter exploring all the zoo has to offer. I hadn’t been to this zoo in 15 years but I think I was the biggest kid there!

Here is the first processed image from the day. A Markhor (Capra falconeri) contemplating either the weather or the view, he didn’t say what was on his mind…

Contemplation Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/1000s, 200mm, f/5.6, ISO 400

Contemplation
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/1000s, 200mm, f/5.6, ISO 400

Venetian Blinds Sky

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The continuing series Monochrome Winter with this early morning sky…

Venetian Blinds SkyNikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/160s, 17mm, f/8, ISO 400

Venetian Blinds Sky
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/160s, 17mm, f/8, ISO 400

Great Subject, Annoying Background

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This is my favorite tree at work. I love looking at it when the late afternoon sun lights up the branches. It is especially great when there are clouds in the sky although a bright, clear blue sky will make the white bark stand out nicely. I just wish I had a better angle to get this tree captured without all the background clutter.

Great Subject, Annoying BackgroundNikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/80s, 17mm, f/11, ISO 100

Great Subject, Annoying Background
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/80s, 17mm, f/11, ISO 100

We Take a Break for a Quick Disney Moment…

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I have not had time to go exploring with the camera the past few days and have been thinking it is time to plan the next trip to Disney. So, looking through the unprocessed images from my last trip I present Temple of Heaven, China Pavilion, Epcot…

Temple of Heaven Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/30s, 17mm, f/8, ISO 400

Temple of Heaven
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/30s, 17mm, f/8, ISO 400

A River (or Creek) Runs Through…

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On my way home from work Saturday I couldn’t resist stopping along the Oriskany Creek to capture a few images before all the snow melted. The warm temps have added to the water volume and made for a good display of splash over the small falls. Additional images for my Monochrome Winter series…

Runoff Action Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/160s, 50mm, f/20, ISO 100

Runoff Action
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/160s, 50mm, f/20, ISO 100

Peace and Turbulence Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/400s, 26mm, f/8, ISO 100

Peace and Turbulence
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/400s, 26mm, f/8, ISO 100

Solitude

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I found this scene on my way home from the library the other night. I knew I had to return and capture it before the snow disappeared. Another entry in my Monochrome Winter series.

Solitude Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 30s, 28mm, f/20, ISO 100

Solitude
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 30s, 28mm, f/20, ISO 100

Water Lights

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I have captured this bridge a few times over the past year and a half but I never ventured out at night. There were a few scenes I wanted to explore last night and although not all of them panned out for me, this image of the walkway bridge over the end of the Black River as it enters the barge canal turned out as I had hoped. There is something about reflected lights on water that just fascinates me.

Water LightsNikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 50s, 26mm, f/20, ISO 100

Water Lights
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 50s, 26mm, f/20, ISO 100

A Word A Week Challenge: Clouds

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It is about time I jump into this Word Challenge that Sue over at A Word in Your Ear blog has been running. I have seen posts in the reader showing up each week and the start of the new year is a good as time as any for me to throw in a few images. For more details about the photo challenge check out the direct link at the site: A Word A Week Photographic Challenge

For this first entry of mine I would like to share some cloud images I took this summer. Here is the link to the original post: Fun With Clouds

Light Within
Nikon D5100, Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/800s, 200mm, f5.6, ISO 100

Streaming Light
Nikon D5100, Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/1000s, 116mm, f4.8, ISO 100

Cloud Wall
Nikon D5100, Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/400s, 200mm, f8, ISO 100

Over/Under
Nikon D5100, Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/125s, 70mm, f8, ISO 100

Into the Light
Nikon D5100, Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/500s, 200mm, f8, ISO 200

The Lite Fluff Between
Nikon D5100, Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/250s, 200mm, f8, ISO 200