Category Archives: landscape

Lighthouse on the Rise

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Crescent Lake, Walt Disney World

It wasn’t until my fourth morning at the Beach Club that I was able to photograph the sunrise I had been waiting to see. The first morning was covered in fog and didn’t burn off until an hour after sunrise. The next two days were covered in clouds and although I grabbed some images, they were not up to my expectations. The third morning was down right frigid and I refused to venture outside (~38F).

Thursday morning was the one. As soon as I walked out the lobby door I knew the potential for a brilliant sunrise was in the air. There were enough clouds to make the sky interesting and the wind was non-existent. When the first color started to appear I was running all along the waterfront capturing different views of the sunrise. This is the one I liked the best even though it breaks a few of the photography “rules”.

  

MLCreations Photography: Around WDW &emdash; Lighthouse on the Rise

Lighthouse on the Rise
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/4a, 15mm, f/11, ISO 200

 

The Forbidden Mountain

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Expedition Everest, Asia, Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; The Forbidden Mountain

The Forbidden Mountain
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/250s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 200

 

Big Beach View

Posted by Mike on

Delta Lake State Park

I wish I could blame the Mother Nature for my lack of photography lately. Although she has contributed with this constant drizzle I have been a little busy (or is the four letter word lazy). Either way, it felt good to venture out last night with the camera. Nothing too crazy, a quick trip up to my old stand-by, Delta Lake State Park for the sunset. Or, what might have been a sunset if a front wasn’t passing through my area.

I promise, the sun was out and shining when I left the house. The ten minute drive saw my hopes for a view of the sun disappear behind the clouds but it did present an interesting big picture view. I worked a few different scenes as the official time for the sunset approached. I was lucky. There was no wind and it created an amazingly calm lake which provided great reflections.

As I was leaving the beach area I stopped to enjoy the view one last time. I couldn’t help myself. The view was begging for a nice panoramic image. In the sand, it only took me a few minutes to level the tripod so I could rotate the head and capture my set. Seven images later I was confident I captured what I needed. Lightroom does a fantastic job merging the images into a single picture. A quick process through Luminar and I had my autumn image of Delta Lake.

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Big Beach View

Big Beach View
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/5s, 22mm, f/16, ISO 200

 

Morning Light Art

Posted by Mike on

1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, Clayton, NY

The morning after my friend’s wedding I wandered around the river’s edge before sunrise. My original plan was to spend more time exploring the area but my son was making an unexpected trip home for the day so I grabbed some morning light images and headed home.

I loved the walkway next to the hotel. There was plenty of chalk and anyone/everyone was encouraged to create some art. I tried to capture some of what I found in the morning light. I also wanted to highlight the location of the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel. It is literally, right at the water’s edge. I’m thinking I need to return for more photography… 🙂

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Morning Light Art

Morning Light Art
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 0.3s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 400

 

The Annual Pilgrimage

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Trenton Falls Scenic Trail

It is that time of the year again! The Trenton Falls Scenic Trail was open this weekend. I know it is generally the same weekend each year but this year feels early. Last year there seemed to be more fall colors in the trees. Anyway, the pictures are pretty much the same… LOL. The views really cannot change much from year to year. Hopefully I am improving as a photographer and I’m able to present a better image each year. I’ll let you decide…

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Sherman Falls

Sherman Falls
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 0.5s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 200

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Aqueduct Supports

Aqueduct Supports
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 0.8s, 12mm, f/16, ISO 200

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Lower High Falls

Lower High Falls
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1s, 40mm, f/16, ISO 200

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Upper High Falls

Upper High Falls
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 0.5s, 32mm, f/16, ISO 200

End the Day

Posted by Mike on

Through The Glass – TTG07
Delta Lake State Park

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; End the Day

End the Day
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, {1/100, 1/160, 1/200 & 1/250s bracket}, 25mm, f/16, ISO 400

 

Only When Needed

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Delta Lake State Park

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Only When Needed

Only When Needed
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, {1/5, 1/10 & 1/20s bracket}, 19mm, f/16, ISO 200