Category Archives: reflection

the best laid plans…

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The leaves are changing in the north country. We have some color where I live but farther north the colors are at their peak. I decided to take Friday off and travel north to climb Bald Mountain in the Adirondacks. Bald Mountain is just north of Old Forge and has a great view of the Fulton Chain Lakes. I also checked and the sun would rise right over First Lake in Old Forge so I made sure to get there early to catch the blue hour and then the sunrise.

Well, at least that was the plan. I should have done more homework. Or maybe verify the forecast before I left the house at 5am for the hour drive north. I arrived in Old Forge to see the town shrouded in fog. My sunrise was a washout, but I hoped it would burn off quickly. It didn’t. I waited until 8:30am and hiked up to the top of the mountain with the hope it would dissipate. It didn’t.

I didn’t see clearing skies until I was 20 minutes south of Old Forge on my way home…

Here is my sunrise.

First Lake Sunrise Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1.6s, 21mm, f/16, ISO 100

First Lake Sunrise
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1.6s, 21mm, f/16, ISO 100

Dive Patrol Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 2.5s, 19mm, f/16, ISO 100

Dive Patrol
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 2.5s, 19mm, f/16, ISO 100

Sunset Over the Canal

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Sunset Over the Canal Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, {1/40, 1/10, 0.4s bracket), 46mm, f/18, ISO 100

Sunset Over the Canal
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, {1/40, 1/10, 0.4s bracket), 46mm, f/18, ISO 100

Blue Reflection

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A landscape reflected in a blue globe in the flower garden…

Blue Reflection Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/320s, 200mm, f/5.6, ISO 400

Blue Reflection
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/320s, 200mm, f/5.6, ISO 400

Sunset on the Window

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Looking Back Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 26mm, f/5.6, ISO 100

Looking Back
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 26mm, f/5.6, ISO 100

Sunset Selfy Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/80s, 26mm, f/5.6, ISO 100

Sunset Selfy
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/80s, 26mm, f/5.6, ISO 100

Wordless Wednesday: Orange

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Orange Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/500s, 55mm, f/8, ISO 200

Orange
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/500s, 55mm, f/8, ISO 200

Two Reflections

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Reflected Flow Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1.3s, 17mm, f/13, ISO 100

Reflected Flow
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1.3s, 17mm, f/13, ISO 100

Rippled Reflection Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 0.6s, 24mm, f/11, ISO 100

Rippled Reflection
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 0.6s, 24mm, f/11, ISO 100

Nights, Lights and Reflections

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I was feeling a little homesick, well, more accurately second homesick, so I decided to look through my unprocessed Disney images. What can I say, this is me…

In recent years my visiting habits have changed dramatically. I am no longer in a rush to see and do everything. I have slowed down and taken the time to enjoy all the little details that are prevalent in the parks. Amazingly some of the best detail and atmosphere can be enjoyed at the resorts themselves.

I fell in love with the resorts around Crescent Lake a few years ago. The area “behind” Epcot is my favorite quiet spot in Walt Disney World. This prompted me to purchase my vacation club points at the Beach Club Villas. I know, I’m spoiled. The ability to take a leisurely walk around the lake or have two parks within walking distance does have its advantages. I’m a morning person and most days will be up and out of the room before sunrise. This allows for some great photography. On my most recent trip, sadly almost 9 months ago, I was able to capture some early morning images of the Boardwalk with great reflections in Crescent Lake.

Boardwalk Floating Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 30s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 200

Boardwalk Floating
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 30s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 200

Night Lights Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 30s, 28mm, f/22, ISO 250

Night Lights
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 30s, 28mm, f/22, ISO 250