Category Archives: landscape

Cedar Bay

Posted by Mike on

Old Erie Canal State Park

I went exploring again the other day during lunch. I could not resist the beautiful blue skies and warming temps. I wanted to work my way down along the Old Erie Canal State Park trail to see what I could find. Looking via Google maps there were numerous places that held potential. Unfortunately there was construction at the parking area closest to the canal lock structures I really wanted to photograph so I ‘settled’ on the park at Cedar Bay.

I also was looking to play with a new filter system I received this week. I finally broke down and purchased a filter holder and a set of neutral density filters, a graduated ND filter and a circular polarizer filter that all work together. I like the filters by Vü Filters and their filter holder/system would work with my Olympus lenses.  The system was also a little less expensive than either the Lee or Cokin version. So far I have been happy with the purchase.

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Cedar Bay Park

Cedar Bay
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/60s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 200

On The Pier

Posted by Mike on

Melbourne Beach Pier

Today we return to Florida with an image from Melbourne Beach Pier. I am truly hooked by the coastal ways of Florida. I have been planning a trip back down sometime in late August to travel the eastern coast gathering images of lighthouses, marinas, bridges and of course piers. It probably doesn’t help that I have been following Kim Seng (Captain Kimo) almost from the start of my photography journey. I learned quite a lot from his HDR photography tutorials and recently I have been trolling his galleries looking for locations to visit on my next trip.

This image was another instance where I applied the finger filter method (where I block the sun with my finger to remove any lens flare from other parts of the image).  It was then a simple matter of combining the two images in Photoshop, making a few exposure adjustments and adding my normal tweaks.  This is another example of me trying to make my images feel more ‘alive’ by including people.

Time to get back to plotting out my path along the coast…  🙂

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; On The Pier

On The Pier
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/100s, 27mm, f/16, ISO 200

Calm Reflection

Posted by Mike on

Wordless Wednesday
Delta Lake State Park

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Calm Reflection

Calm Reflection
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/80s, 12mm, f/16, ISO 200

In The Green

Posted by Mike on

Delta Lake State Park

In my post on Saturday I promised an image of the fresh green that is taking hold up at Delta Lake State Park. It has not dominated the landscape but near the waters edge I was able to find some good growth. I’m looking forward to the leaves filling out and completing the idyllic look for this park. As you know, I’ll keep you posted… 🙂

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; In the Green

In The Green
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/50s, 12mm, f/16, ISO 200

Sun Low

Posted by Mike on

Delta Lake State Park

The other night, after a day of almost record high temperature, I knew I had to go wander around Delta Lake State Park. I have been waiting for the green to arrive and wash away the over abundance of the color brown.  I did find some of my sought after color but I also could not ignore the color of the sunset.  I’ll manage to show some of that green in another post.

This image is taken right at the edge of the water looking through some of the grow that populates the northern end of the beach.  There was just enough of a breeze to give me a little movement on the surface of the water.  Before I headed out I changed the center column on my tripod to use the shorter version which allowed me to get the camera down within a few inches of the surface.  I really liked the low point of view.

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Sun Low

Sun Low
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/100s, 15mm, f/16, ISO 200

Old Erie Canal Park

Posted by Mike on

Butternut Creek, Dewitt, NY

I found out that my work is only two minutes away from the Old Erie Canal Park. I have made a few trips over to the park during lunch but with a nice forecast yesterday I knew I would be going during lunch.  I finally remembered to bring my filters for my lenses. I really wanted/needed my variable ND filter to block as much sunlight as possible which would allow me to smooth out the water in the creek.

I am sure over the course of this summer I will be making numerous visits to this park. There is a lot to explore and I found quite a few unmarked trails along Butternut Creek that I want to see where they go. I did manage to get a few interesting images.

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Aquaduct

Aquaduct
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/3s, 12mm, f/16, ISO 200

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Stonework

Stonework
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 0.5s, 12mm, f/16, ISO 200

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Detours

Detours
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/4s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 200

Twisted Rooster

Posted by Mike on

Chesterfield, MI

Spending a couple of days in Chesterfield, Michigan visiting a supplier of my company.  Decided to try a new place (at least new to me) for dinner, the Twisted Rooster.  A local to Michigan chain the boasts Michigan micro brewery beers on tap and the best mac & cheese.  Well at the suggestion of the waitress I tried the Bellaire Brown and got a side of the mac & cheese with my Reuben.  Both were great!  I grabbed this image on my way back to the hotel…

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Twisted Rooster

Living on the Edge

Posted by Mike on

Lake Haines, FL

I think I am suppose to live close to water. I have always been drawn to it. I played in the creek as a kid and even today I wander the various waterways looking for interesting images. When I discovered what a longer exposure can do to moving water I was fascinated. When I need to unwind, going to a place where I can hear the sound of the water is always relaxing.

 

MLCreations Photography: Monochrome &emdash; Living on the Edge

Living on the Edge
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 2s, 12mm, f/18, ISO 200