The Bridge
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/320s, 24mm, f/8, ISO 200
The Bridge
Category Archives: landscapes
Neighbors’ Barns
What a weekend! Left the house Friday morning to bring my daughter back to school. She is going to SUNY Binghamton for Biology. Just a little over 2 hours to get her there, haul everything to her room, take her to lunch and then head out to my Dad’s house. Three hours later I reached Bemus Point and although I had nothing but blue skies for 95% of the trip it is overcast and grey. So much for any exploring with the camera.
Saturday was nothing but snow and wind. The family event I was attending was interesting to say the least but only on account of the weather. Finally made it back to my Dad’s house and settled in to wait for the storm to pass. My only concern then was which path home on Sunday and that would depend on the weather. Mother Nature was nice to me. Clear skies and no snow for the whole trip back home.
But enough about my scenic tour of NY State. This week’s theme was all about barns. I knew I would have some great chances around my Dad’s house but those plans went out the window. I managed to get out around my house Sunday afternoon and tried to be a little more creative. I only took the 55-200mm lens with me. Two reasons really… one was to get some detail images of my next door neighbors barn and secondly, the other barn in view from my house is over a half mile away.
Here is was I came up with…
Front Door
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/200s, 120mm, f/8, ISO 200
Barn Door
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/250s, 165mm, f/8, ISO 200
In The Distance
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/320s, 200mm, f/8, ISO 200
Forgotten Harvest
Forgotten Harvest
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/160s, 65mm, f/16, ISO 800
A Day at the Beach
Whew! Saturday! It has been a long week. Work was quite busy and interesting. My oldest headed back to college (only one more week for the youngest). Some crazy weather here in Upstate NY. And limited ambition to take the camera for a walk. Until last evening.
As I walked out of work I was happy to see some clouds rolling in from the southwest. It was setting up to be a beautiful sunset. Now for a place to get to before it was too late. I headed up to my old stand by location of Delta Lake State Park. I was able to get in about thirty minutes of exploring before my fingers started getting numb and the sun completely disappeared.
Approaching
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/20s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100
Seat with a View
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/13s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100
Covered Lake
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/15s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100
Sunrise Snowfield
I missed the colorful sunrise on Saturday (and truth be told, it was just too cold outside) but this morning I bundled up and trudged my way into the field across the road. The colors in the sky were great just before sunrise. I so love living out in the middle of nowhere!
Sunrise Snowfield
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 0.4s, 21mm, f/16, ISO 100
The Long Walk Back
As I was heading back to the car after an hour of exploring at Delta Lake the other day I noticed a pair of ice fishermen walking back to the beach. They are those small dots above the picnic table. lol I only had the 35mm lens on the camera but I like the view that lens captures with my camera.
I went a slightly different direction with the processing for this image. I chose to use a high key look which would accentuate the shadows and wash out portions of the sky. I think it really adds to the cold feel of this one.
The Long Walk Back
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/500s, f/8, ISO 200
Winter Arrives
This will be the third image I have taken of this knoll leading to the beach at Delta Lake State Park. Something about the setting sun behind the trees and the picnic tables at the top of the rise that always brings the camera to my eye. It is interesting to see the seasons change through the different images. You can view the other versions at Summer Fades and Summer Awaits.
Winter Arrives
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/2000s, f/5.6, ISO 200
A Cold Sunset
The sun did manage to make it through the clouds yesterday. I drove over to Delta Lake about an hour before sunset to see what presented itself. I couldn’t believe there were ice fisherman out on the lake even though there were still patches of lake unfrozen. I can’t decide if they are brave or crazy.
I walked my usual path around the beach and came away with some interesting images. Of course the one below was captured as I was exiting the park. I spied this scene driving out and pulled over at the front gatehouse to get one last image.
A Cold Sunset
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/320s, f/8, ISO 200
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