Category Archives: landscape

Just Up Ahead

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Delta Lake State Park

The day started off by attempting to set a new record for low temperature. Mother Nature gave it a good try but she didn’t quite make it. I refused to turn the heat back on so the apartment was a little on the chilly side until later in the day.

By dinner time I was ready to go outside. I assumed the cooler temps would have kept the people away from Delta Lake and my chance for a quiet sunset would be pretty good. Driving to the park I noticed the sunlight illuminating the trees along the shore. I had my first destination once I parked the car. I probably should have parked in the upper area lot but I knew I would end the evening on the beach so the walk from the opposite corner of the park would do me good.

The water levels are a little low for the start of summer but it allowed me to get a nice image of the rocks leading off to the right as the sun peaked out from behind the clouds and lit up the trees along the shore. Definitely loved the clouds in the sky but I knew they were going to present a problem as the sun approached the horizon.

I ended up staying past the official sunset as I was right to worry about the clouds. I wasn’t able to get a “sunset” image but the I did walk away with a nice reflection image. Once the sun was below the horizon it cast some great color on to the clouds. The minimal wind kept the rolling waves to a minimum and allowed for a nice reflection. More on that image later…

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Just Up Ahead

Just Up Ahead
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/320s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 200

 

Gulf Creek

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Gulf Creek at Big Brook

I was supposed to be cleaning the apartment, but with the weather as nice as it was, that wasn’t going to happen. I packed up the camera and drove up to Big Brook. It is a nice spot where Gulf Creek meets Big Brook. There are plenty of interesting details to photograph and it isn’t generally occupied. I thought about continuing up to Pixley Falls but I envisioned the park over run with people and I knew my frustration level would be high. Serenity is what I was looking for…

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Gulf Creek

Gulf Creek
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 0.5s, 15mm, f/11, ISO 200

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Falling

Falling
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1.6s, 16mm, f/11, ISO 200

Resist the Storm

Posted by Mike on

Delta Lake State Park

I wasn’t positive how much time I would have before the rains but after a long day at the desk I needed to be out of the apartment. I was amazed at how many boats there were on the lake. The line of boats waiting for the boat ramp was almost comical. It appeared that everyone waited until the last minute before deciding to disembark the lake.

Rather than go for my usual view from the beach I walked out to the point which is typically on the right in my images from the beach. This allowed a better look at the setting sun, even if it was behind the clouds at the time. I waited until the sun was almost visible before capturing the colors. The orange separation between the blue in the clouds and the blue in the water was very striking.

As soon as I captured my view I felt the first rain drop. It was time to go. I made it back to the car with a minute to spare. The rain wasn’t the downpour I imagined it would be, but I wasn’t in the mood to get soaked…

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Resist the Storm

Resist the Storm
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 12-100mm f/4, 1/50s, 61mm, f/11, ISO 200

 

The Light Within

Posted by Mike on

Delta Lake State Park

Another drama filled sunset, another trip to Delta Lake to see the show. The day was cooler than it has been and the evening wasn’t going to be any better. At least the clouds passing through the area provided some interest in the sky at sunset. It was a good time to visit Delta Lake.

I almost had the beach area to myself. There was only one family and we managed to maintain our social distancing without any issues. I found a spot where the water barely breached a small sand bar and it created a great opportunity for a reflection. Probably wouldn’t be one of my sunsets without that reflection… 🙂

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; The Light Within

The Light Within
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/200s, 17mm, f/11, ISO 200

 

Trail Signs

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Mohawk River Trail

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Dip

Dip
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 200

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; ONEI 114

ONEI 114
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/50s, f/9, ISO 200

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Bridge Ahead

Bridge Ahead
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/320s, f/5.6, ISO 200

Bellamy at Both Ends

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Bellamy Harbor Park

Yesterday was supposed to be my trip to Ithaca, NY to explore a few of my favorite state parks. Luckily, before I headed out on my adventure I checked the state park website for each park and realized most of my favorite trails were closed. Taughannock Falls trails were open but I didn’t want to spend the two hour drive for only one park. I will be patient and wait until I can make a day of it in Ithaca.

With the change in my plans I quickly ran down to Bellamy Harbor Park for the sunrise… totally worth it! The trees are showing more of their green each day and the few clouds from the approaching rain caught the morning colors perfectly. I wish the water was a little smoother but at least the center caught the reflection of the Mill St. bridge.

Apparently my luck was not to improve. My grand plan for the sunset was to return to the Utica Marsh. I knew my normal trail into the area has been neglected over the years but I thought I had another way in. I failed to notice the bridge I planned to use had been blocked off by the city of Utica. I still think there is a way but last night I didn’t want to waste the sunset searching.

I drove back to Rome and parked at Bellamy Harbor Park figuring I could bookend my day at a familiar location. Mother Nature did not disappoint, she put on quite a show before sunset. I crossed the Mill St. bridge and captured the sunset from across the canal. The water was very smooth and the reflection of the clouds totally highlights Bellamy Harbor Park. I’d say my earlier misfortune was erased by this sunset…

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; G'morning Bellamy

G’morning Bellamy
Olympus E-M1 Mark II , M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 0.6s, 31mm, f/11, ISO 200

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Highlighting Bellamy

Highlighting Bellamy
Olympus E-M1 Mark II , M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/160s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 200