Category Archives: landscape

Watchguard

Posted by Mike on

Delta Lake State Park

Sunday evenings and Delta Lake work for me. I think it is a combination of timing and weather but what ever it is, I am definitely enjoying my time late on Sunday. Either the temperature was cooler or people decided to wait until the holiday but the beach was all but empty. Barely a car in the parking lot and only a handful of people enjoying the sunset. There was some remnants of a sandcastle near one of the lifeguard stations so I used the mound of sand to prop up my Lensball. My goal was to incorporate the chair in the sunset. I think it worked out quite well…

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Watchguard

Watchguard
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/5s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 100

 

Under Power

Posted by Mike on

Cavern Cascade, Watkins Glen State Park

  

MLCreations Photography: Watkins Glen &emdash; Under Power

Under Power
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1.6s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 64

 

The End of Day

Posted by Mike on

Delta Lake State Park

Sunday morning started out well as I was able to walk over to the river from my apartment and grab a few images of the sunrise. It was about using the morning light as it lit a scene rather than include the sun in the image. The rest of the day was about getting some of the chores completed that had been pushed to the side all week long. By the time the sun was beginning to set I was ready for more photography.

I drove the short distance to “old faithful”, Delta Lake State Park, to explore and see what caught my eye. The beach was still populated by a lot of people so I walked up to the picnic area above the beach. I was able to capture the sun as it began it’s descent below the horizon. Composing through the trees allowed me to use the branches as a natural frame. There was a slight haze in the air which dulled the sun enough so I could captured it without blowing the highlights. I also was able to get a few starbursts of light off the sun.

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; The End of Day

The End of Day
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/250s, 14mm, f/11, ISO 200

 

Pluto Falls

Posted by Mike on

Frowning Cliffs, Watkins Glen State Park

  

MLCreations Photography: Watkins Glen &emdash; Pluto Falls

Pluto Falls
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 2.5s, 40mm, f/11, ISO 200

 

Morning Power

Posted by Mike on

Bellamy Harbor Park, Rome, NY

The sunrise was looking too good yesterday to not stop and attempt to grab an image. On my way out of town I stopped at Bellamy Harbor Park to see what I could capture. The view looking toward the park and down the Barge Canal was not that impressive. All the colors and drama where in the sky looking more North. From the pedestrian bridge over the Mohawk I was able to get the colors I wanted, you only have to live with the power lines in the view…

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Morning Power

Morning Power
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, {1/6, 1/4, 0.4 & 0.6s bracket}, 18mm, f/11, ISO 200

 

Solemn Gorge

Posted by Mike on

Watkins Glen State Park

Downstream from the iconic Rainbow Falls is a very picturesque area of the gorge. You can setup on the Central Cascade bridge and compose your image looking up the gorge as if you are in the middle of the river. The high walls, winding river with multiple little waterfalls all add up to a very serene view. At the top of the image, peaking through the trees is the section of Rainbow Falls that is sliding down the gorge walls. I processed this image to add a little more mood than what I photographed as it relays the feeling you get standing on the bridge.

  

MLCreations Photography: Watkins Glen &emdash; Solemn Gorge

Solemn Gorge
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 0.8s, 15mm, f/11, ISO 200