Category Archives: landscape

Goin’ Around the Bend

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Monorail Monday
Epcot, Walt Disney World

Comin' Around the Bend Nikon D5100, Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5, 1/400s, 32mm, f/8, ISO 200

Comin’ Around the Bend
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5, 1/400s, 32mm, f/8, ISO 200

From Mid-Field

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SUNYIT Campus
Wildcat Athletic Field House

I spent another great evening running around the SUNYIT campus with the camera as I waited for my daughter to finish her class. The sunset was expected to be a good one so I decided to throw the Rokinon 8mm fish-eye lens on the camera and see what I could create. This was actually the first image I captured that night. It is another view of the Wildcat Athletic Field House but this time from the mid-filed line. As with any super wide angle lens, objects in the image are closer than they appear. I wished I could have sneaked onto the field but there was an event inside the field house and the walkways were packed with people.

From Mid-Field Nikon D5100, Rokinon 8mm f/3.5, {1, 2, 4, 8, 15s bracket}, f/11, ISO 100

From Mid-Field
Nikon D5100, Rokinon 8mm f/3.5, {1, 2, 4, 8, 15s bracket}, f/11, ISO 100

Gloomy Autumn Colors

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Whitestown Park

It was a nice October day and I needed a break from work. I finished off my lunch, grabbed the camera and drove the 1/4 mile up the road from the plant to the town park. There are a few trails through the woods for exploring and I just lost myself in the sound of the rustling leaves. It was exactly what I need! I really should be doing this more often as I was recharged and ready for the rest of the day. Today is suppose to be around 75 degrees, definitely feels like another lunch time exploration is in the cards for me… 🙂

Gloomy Autumn Colors Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/250s, f/8, ISO 200

Gloomy Autumn Colors
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/250s, f/8, ISO 200

A Quiet Morning for Reflection

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Flame Tree Barbecue seating area
Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World

One of the reasons I love going to Disney is for the exploration. There are the obvious attractions and experiences that Disney pushes at their guests but my greatest enjoyment comes from wandering around the parks and finding all the little details that enhance our experience. Most visitors will not make the time to actually see what has been built as they rush from one big event to the next. My initial visits were that way as I wasn’t sure if and when we would return. We dragged the kids through long days and tried to ‘see’ everything. What we missed were the quiet moments that become the memory makers.

I was in the Animal Kingdom last October for the early morning extra magic hour and wandered down to the seating area behind the Flame Tree Barbecue. This area has one of the best views of Expedition Everest but what I found was the detail and beauty built just so the guests have a nice place to eat lunch. I spent the whole hour in this area photographing the details. I don’t remember which attraction I rode first that day but I do remember how much fun I had exploring that morning.

Slow down and enjoy the little moments…

A Quiet Morning for Reflection Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, {1/4, 1/10 & 1/25s bracket}, 24mm, f/16, ISO 200

A Quiet Morning for Reflection
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, {1/4, 1/10 & 1/25s bracket}, 24mm, f/16, ISO 200