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

Magenta Blues

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Crescent Lake, Walt Disney World

Magenta Blues
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M, Zuiko 12-100mm f/4, 0.6s, 16mm, f/11, ISO 200

Gateway

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Wordless Wednesday
Epcot, Walt Disney World

Gateway
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M, Zuiko 12-100mm f/4, 1/200s, 23mm, f/11, ISO 200

Snow Moon

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Full Moon
Delta Lake State Park

Dumb idea!

But I want to photograph the full moon.

It’s cold!

I’ll be quick.

It’s really cold!

There is no wind, I’ll be fine.

I was fine for about five minutes. Then I was cold! My fingers were cold. They didn’t want to work the controls on the camera. I don’t think my camera was happy with me either. It is only supposed to be used above freezing. I captured a few images and made a quick walk back to the car.

It was a dumb idea…

Snow Moon
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/10s, 105mm, f/10, ISO 100

Good Morning Snow Moon
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/10s, 105mm, f/11, ISO 100

Snowman Moon

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Delta Lake State Park

The middle of the week was definitely a good time to go exploring. If for nothing else than to soak in some fresh air. There were some clouds in the sky but they were kinda what I wanted for the sunset. Delta Lake was empty, as it usually is in the winter.

Before I even made it down to the edge of the frozen lake, this guy caught my eye. With the moon rising behind, I had to capture a portrait. The snowman is looking out at the lake probably thinking he could glide away into the sunset. Or maybe he is standing watch over the snow covered beach ensuring everyone is safe. I thought he was cool…

Snowman Moon
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70 f/4 S, 1/30s, 47mm, f/11, ISO 100