Category Archives: HDR

Skyline

Posted by Mike on

It had been a looonnnggg time since my last visit to Niagara Falls. The opportunity to visit could not be overlooked when I was scheduled for a training class on the outskirts of Buffalo. I’m not sure which aspect of the area I was more intrigued by, the never explored state park or the change/growth of tourism in the area. Besides the falls, the biggest attraction 30 years ago was the Skylon Tower (or Marineland if you had kids!). Now there are casinos, entertainment attractions and huge hotels. I still like the parks though…

A view of the Canadian skyline from the American side of the gorge.

Niagara Falls Skyline Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/6, 1/25, 1/100s bracket), 38mm, f/18, ISO 100

Niagara Falls Skyline
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/6, 1/25, 1/100s bracket), 38mm, f/18, ISO 100

The Lower Falls

Posted by Mike on
The Alley Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/40, 1/10, 0.4s bracket), 17mm, f/18, ISO 100

The Alley
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/40, 1/10, 0.4s bracket), 17mm, f/18, ISO 100

Lower Falls Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/30, 1/8, 0.5s bracket), 70mm, f/29, ISO 100

Lower Falls
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/30, 1/8, 0.5s bracket), 70mm, f/29, ISO 100

Buttermilk Falls – Gorge Trail

Posted by Mike on

I finally made the time to finish some of the images from my exploring around Ithaca, NY early last week. These are along the gorge trail in Buttermilk Falls State Park. I parked at the upper lot and walked the trail down to the main falls. The best images where definitely along this trail and making the main falls a slight disappointment once I reached it.

Pools Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 3s, 24mm, f/20, ISO 100

Pools
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 3s, 24mm, f/20, ISO 100

Alcove Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 0.6s, 19mm, f/20, ISO 100

Alcove
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 0.6s, 19mm, f/20, ISO 100

Cascades Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/4, 0.6, 1.6s bracket), 19mm, f/20, ISO 100

Cascades
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/4, 0.6, 1.6s bracket), 19mm, f/20, ISO 100

Reflection Pool Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/13, 1/3, 1.3s bracket), 17mm, f/20, ISO 100

Reflection Pool
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/13, 1/3, 1.3s bracket), 17mm, f/20, ISO 100

Stairs Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/3s, 32mm, f/20, ISO 100

Stairs
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/3s, 32mm, f/20, ISO 100

Drizzle Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 2s, 21mm, f/20, ISO 100

Drizzle
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 2s, 21mm, f/20, ISO 100

Up Close Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (0.8, 2, 5s bracket), 38mm, f/20, ISO 100

Up Close
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (0.8, 2, 5s bracket), 38mm, f/20, ISO 100

Layers Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/2, 2, 8s bracket), 24mm, f/20, ISO 100

Layers
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/2, 2, 8s bracket), 24mm, f/20, ISO 100

A Time Past

Posted by Mike on

This is Wells Falls on Six Mile Creek in Ithaca, NY. On my second day of exploring the gorges and waterfalls in Ithaca I searched out this waterfall after seeing images from Scott Thomas last fall. My normal go to site for waterfall information is NY Falls but it did not have a separate post for this waterfall. Luckily, a quick internet search brought up a post from the Wise Outdoor Adventure blog with some great directions to finding this waterfall. This site also had info on an easy walk down into the gorge.

I had to visit early in the morning since I needed to be back in Binghamton in the afternoon to pick up my daughter from orientation. My next visit to Wells Falls will be later in the day. The sun was not in a good position to illuminate much of the gorge or the old hydro-electric plant built into the walls. Maybe it was better this way though since the water was not in direct sun either. A 3 image, +/-2EV bracket allowed me to capture the range of light and a trip into Photomatix brought everything together.

A Time Past Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, {1/15, 1/4, 1s bracket), 17mm, f/18, ISO 100

A Time Past
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/15, 1/4, 1s bracket), 17mm, f/18, ISO 100

Green with Envy

Posted by Mike on

What a great couple of days! I took my daughter down to Binghamton, NY for her college orientation (did I mention the quiet house in a month!) and spent the two days exploring the gorges and waterfalls around Ithaca, NY. I haven’t had much time to go through the images yet, but this is one of my favorites from Monday. I had an amazing time walking the gorge trail in Buttermilk Falls State Park. The area above the main falls is absolutely beautiful. I had to force myself to keep exploring or I would never have made it to the main falls.

Green with Envy Nikon D5100 Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (0.8, 2, 5s bracket), 38mm, f/20, ISO 100

Green with Envy
Nikon D5100 Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (0.8, 2, 5s bracket), 38mm, f/20, ISO 100