Wordless Wednesday: Promises

Posted by Mike on May 28, 2014

Promises
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/160s, 70mm, f/4, ISO 400

Ethereal

Posted by Mike on May 27, 2014

I wish not to fixate on a new technique but I am afraid I am still having fun experimenting with this multiple exposure technique. I went up to Hinckley Reservoir to capture a few images of the dam but was also drawn to the concrete columns on the edge of the reservoir. I have photographed them before with and eary morning sunrise when the level in the reservoir was quite low. Right now the water is at its maximum and creates a completely different look to the columns.

For this double exposure the first take was in focus while the second was blurred out of focus. I tried this one hand held with the intent to keep the focus point the same between the two exposures. I like the ghostly feel to the image.

Ethereal
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/160s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 400

Remember, Honor and Give Thanks

Posted by Mike on May 26, 2014

Remember, Honor and Give Thanks
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 17mm, f/8, ISO 100

Implosion

Posted by Mike on May 25, 2014

Squared – SQ34

Earlier in the week I posted an image of a lilac blossom that was taken using in-camera multiple exposures. I had seen an article online about the technique and realized the menu system the article navigated to show how to achieve the effect was from a Nikon camera. I quickly checked my camera and sure enough I had the same option. I ended up grabbing the tripod and running outside which yielded the lilac image.

I can safely say I was hooked once I looked at the images I had captured. Last night I went out at sunset to grab a few pictures and decided to play again with the technique. This image was taken using three exposures and surprisingly was done hand held. I know I have a fascination with the dandelions but once they turn to seed I think the delicate structure is beautiful. They also lend themselves to a wonderful B&W conversion.

Implosion
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 400, in-camera multiple exposure

Dandelions

Posted by Mike on May 23, 2014

Weekly Photo Theme – Dandelions

It was my turn to select the weekly theme and I returned to a subject that was at the beginning of my photographic journey… dandelions! Long time readers will remember a few posts about dandelions. I hope this one will show some growth in my photography skills. Dandelions are a convenient subject as my yard is usually quite full of them this time of year. Although I have been exploring and capturing a few dandelion portraits the past few days I was able to get the three ‘keepers’ for this week one beautiful night after work. I did have to crawl on my stomach in the yard to get the good angle. lol