Category Archives: reflection

October Tranquility

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Callaway Resort & Gardens

If you are here, you probably know I love a good reflection in my images. I have been known to stop the car to capture a reflection. When I go to Callaway Gardens, there are plenty of opportunities for me. Add in some autumn color and I’m drinking the reflection Kool-Aid. I’m also fascinated by this walkway bridge in the Azalea Bowl area of the gardens. The close-up felt like it should be a painting so that is how I processed it…

Less Troubled Waters
Nikon Z6 II, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/80s, 70mm, f/11, ISO 110

October Tranquility
Nikon Z6 II, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/125s, 100mm, f/11, ISO 450

Morning Reflected

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Crescent Lake, Epcot Area, Walt Disney World

I’m home! As you have been warned, I am back in Walt Disney World. I left late Wednesday night and drove six hours in order to get to the resort bright and early. OK, I’ll admit I stopped after crossing the Florida state line and took an hour nap but driving down was definitely better than the fun that is air travel. Although, the last forty miles had me questioning my decision… 🙂

My room wouldn’t be ready for hours ,so I decided to grab a few sunrise images before heading to the bus for the Magic Kingdom. It was a great way to unwind after the drive. I could feel the tense muscles relaxing and my mind was getting into vacation mode.

Well, it is time to go walk around the lake and see what today’s sunrise will bring me…

Morning Reflected
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/10s, 24mm, f/8, ISO 100

Reflection Duo

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Flat Rock Park, Columbus, GA

OK, I’m definitely milking that one excursion to the park for a few good images. It was a good evening to be outside. We all know I love a good reflection in my photography and last Thursday was no exception. The group of trees visible at the top of the waterfall/slide image from few days ago remain the stars of these reflections.

This first image is a six image vertical panoramic. I could (and did) grab a vertically oriented view of this scene but I was wanting to pull in more of the reflection and/or the actual trees depending on where I focused at 24mm. By switch back to a landscape orientation and capturing enough images top to bottom I was able to use Lightroom to stitch them together into a nice vertical panoramic view.

Reflection Pano
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/40s, 24mm, f/8, ISO 100
{6 image vertical pano}

The rock structure which is a prominent feature of this park (hence the name) holds water in various pockets. I was running around looking for the best angle and interesting views for my next reflection. Not that I’m a fan of the graffiti, but it does add to the image. Plus, a reflection… I’m happy.

Peeking
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/30s, 33mm, f/8, ISO 100

Autumn Bridge

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Flat Rock Park, Columbus, GA

I’m still wondering why it took me so long to visit Flat Rock Park. It is five minutes from my apartment. It is a big park with a lot to see and has a lot of opportunities for me. I’m chalking it up to me being basically lazy… 🙂

Autumn Bridge
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/15s, 37mm, f/11, ISO 100

Autumn Reflected

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Silent Sunday
Flat Rock Park, Columbus, GA

Autumn Reflected
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/50s, 24mm, f/11, ISO 100

Autumn Colors

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Lower Falls Creek Lake, Callaway Resort & Gardens

Toward the end of my visit at Callaway Gardens I headed to the Azalea Bowl in the hope of finding some floral subjects. There was only a slim chance but I knew my consolation would be to walk around Lower Falls Creek Lake. I’m a sucker for a good reflection.

Autumn Colors
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/60s, 38mm, f/11, ISO 100

Beach Club Floating

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Beach Club, Crescent Lake, Walt Disney World

Beach Club Floating
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M, Zuiko 12-100mm f/4, 4s, 34mm, f/11, ISO 200

Overcast Reflection

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NYS Barge Canal

The temperatures are improving today but the weather is still overcast and gloomy. I didn’t let that stop me this morning. After getting my laundry done and having breakfast I ventured out to Bellamy Harbor for some monochrome images. I knew the fog/overcast conditions would lend themselves to monochrome processing.

I even changed it up a little by using the 50mm prime lens rather than my go to zoom (24-70mm). Even with the 50mm view there is plenty of space around the harbor to capture a nice landscape image. I took my time and poked my nose in every corner of the harbor.

Under the bridge heading into Rome you can get right down to the canal. This is the view looking west up the canal. I started with a landscape oriented view but once my eye caught the tree reflection I knew which image I would be working on when I got home.

Overcast Reflection
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S, 1/40s, f/8, ISO 100