Category Archives: photography

Big Picture

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Big Bend, Letchworth State Park

I have probably droned on about my trip to Letchworth State Park a little too much but I am still processing all the amazing views I was able to capture. This early bird managed to catch a lot of worms that morning. There was barely a breeze in the air and I was able to capture a beautiful panoramic view of the Big Bend area of the park. The Genesee River does a complete about face and in early June, the sunrise is right behind the opposite wall of the gorge.

This is a six image panoramic captured about 15 minutes after the official sunrise. The sun was above the horizon but still behind the gorge wall. Luckily for me, the few clouds in the sky collected the early light and helped paint the sky for me. I couldn’t help but stand and enjoy the show.

  

MLCreations Photography: Letchworth &emdash; Big Picture

Big Picture
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/8s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 200

 

Plews

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Oil Can Project – OCP12

Wow! It has been a little over two months since my last post for my Oil Can Project. That is too long of a delay! What have I been doing? Well, whatever it was, I definitely need to get back on this project. Although, I suppose I need to find more display space as my current shelf is getting a little full.

This latest little gem is from a good friend of mine. We worked together for a couple of years before I jumped ship a few weeks back. I missed seeing him before I left on my last day and we have been trying to get together to catch up. Funny how it appears you have a lot of free time but when you need to coordinate a few hours to meet up, the hours never align.

Well, after listening to me drone on about this project he must have decided to contribute to my habit rather than keep suggesting I attend those meetings… flea market anonymous. I was never going to go to a meeting, I heard they didn’t have cake…

Thanks Bob! This one is a great addition to my collection. I was able to find this same model on the “Plews & Edelmann” website. I was hoping for a cool name but this is how it is listed: “Oiler, Pistol, 6oz., 6″ Rigid, Base Holder”. Amazingly, it still looks exactly like this one, but without any of the character of this little guy. BTW – We still need to get together to catch up!

  

Plews
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/60s, 26mm, f/11, ISO 64

View From the Top

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Inspiration Point, Letchworth State Park

Letchworth State Park is big! The park is roughly 16 miles long. There are numerous areas to explore. Typically I like to be able to get close to the waterfalls but you can not deny the view from Inspiration Point. It is a spot along the gorge wall where you are looking up the Genesee River at Middle and Upper Falls. It is a beautiful scene. I am usually in the park very early for the morning light but one of these days I will have to capture this area at sunset.

  

MLCreations Photography: Letchworth &emdash; View From the Top

View From the Top
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/4s, 40mm, f/16, ISO 64

 

Delivery Rest Stop

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Harambe, Africa, Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World

When you are all set on the attractions you want to ride, the extra magic hour in the morning allows for uninterrupted exploring around the Animal Kingdom. While everyone else was racing to Flight of the Avatar or Expedition Everest, I was looking at the details created for Harambe village. It was great to take my time and capture images without feeling like I was in the way of other guests. My images in this area always feel like I should process them with a vintage look… what do you think?

  

MLCreations Photography: Animal Kingdom &emdash; Delivery Rest Stop

Delivery Rest Stop
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/15s, 14mm, f/11, ISO 200

 

Frosted Glass

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Chittenango Falls State Park

  

MLCreations Photography: Chittenango Falls &emdash; Frosted Glass

Frosted Glass
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 0.6s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 64

 

…dance like nobody’s watchin’

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West Canada Creek
 

You’ve got to sing like you don’t need the money
Love like you’ll never get hurt
You’ve got to dance like nobody’s watchin’
It’s gotta come from the heart if you want it to work.

“Come from the Heart” – composed by Susanna Clark and Richard Leigh

 

MLCreations Photography: Slow &emdash; ...dance like there's nobody watching

…dance like nobody’s watchin’
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R, 1/6s, 140mm, f/16, ISO 64

To Trains

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WDW in B&W – WBW19
Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

As soon as you enter the Magic Kingdom, you find yourself at the turn of the twentieth century on Main Street U.S.A. One of my favorite first stops is the train station. From the second floor I can see down Main Street to the castle. It is also a great people watching location. I like to explore the station itself as I can always find interesting details to photograph. I really like the curved stairs leading up to the second floor. I know I have photographed this view before but I do not think I have processed it. It felt right to convert this one to B&W…

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; To Trains

To Trains
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/250s, 14mm, f/11, ISO 200