Water over the…

Posted by Mike on April 17, 2013

Ever since the first day I started exploring the dam at Delta Lake I have wanted to capture an image with the water flowing over the dam. I realized Monday night after capturing the sunset images that the water was probably high enough in the lake to make this a possibility. Sure enough, I drove past the dam on my way home and the conditions were right!

I made up my mind as I drove home to return Tuesday after work. Of course the weather decided to spoil my chances. My daughter had a dentist appointment late in the afternoon yesterday so I asked her if she was up for a small adventure rather than go straight home. There was still a slight sprinkle in the air but I wasn’t positive the rain would wait for after dinner. We were able to stay for about 15 minutes before we had to get back to the car.

It was such a cool thing to see (and hear)!

Water over the …
Nikon D5100 Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/3s, 38mm, f/18, ISO 100

You can hear the roar!
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/3s, 19mm, f/22, ISO 100

Suspended

Posted by Mike on April 16, 2013

Suspended
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 3s, 17mm, f/18, ISO 100

The Rest of the Walk

Posted by Mike on April 15, 2013

I might have mentioned in a few of my posts that I spent last weekend with my parents. I stayed at my Dad’s house since my Mom has her hands full with my Grandpa (he is 97 this year!). I also wanted to stay with Dad since after my last visit in February I pulled him back into photography.

My Dad purchased a Pentax K-1000 and several lenses almost 30 years ago. He hasn’t really done anything with them for quite a long time. I was hoping to buy the system from him but after talking to him I convinced him to keep everything if there was even a small inkling he would be interested again. I found him a used Pentax K10D with a 16-55mm lens which will still accept the old lenses. This past weekend was our first chance to get together and figure everything out for him.

I have to admit I am a little impressed with the Pentax camera. I’m not a big fan of the way it handles ISO settings but overall it is easy to use, has in-camera image stabilization and captures a great image with the old lenses. I was able to get Dad all setup so he doesn’t have to worry about too many settings as he learns about this “digital” camera world. He wants to be ready for a cruise to Alaska he is taking in June. I think he’ll be fine.

Even though he wants to understand the camera I kept stressing that the only good way to learn was to get outside and capture some images. I told him he has to start carrying the camera everywhere he goes so he will be ready when that next image captures his eye. We did manage to stop last Monday at Long Point State Park which is just done the road from his house. The park is on the shores of Chautauqua Lake and we had a great time photography by the marina and along the trail all the way to the point.

I have already posted some of the images from that day. The ones included in this post are more of my favorites…

Buoy, What A Spring…
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/1000s, 55mm, f/5.6, ISO 200

Oh, The View…
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/500s, 42mm, f/8, ISO 200

Rock View
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/640s, 17mm, f/8, ISO 200

Finding My Way
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/30s, 46mm, f/11, ISO 200

Green Tiles
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 35mm, f/8, ISO 200

Travel Theme: Benches

Posted by Mike on April 14, 2013

Ailsa over at Where’s my backpack? has a weekly travel theme. This week’s theme is Benches. Luckily for me I already have a thing for capturing benches. This bench is along Chautauqua Lake in Bemus Point, NY (hometown). While visiting my parents last weekend I had some nice weather to get out with the camera.