Juxtaposition

Posted by Mike on January 5, 2014

Saturday was a nice change of pace from the previous few days. The temperatures reached the lower 20’s and it felt absolutely wonderful outside comparatively speaking. I had an idea (I know, who would have thought) for a series of images I could use for the current week’s theme of square crop. I’m not quite done processing them yet so that post will be in a day or two, but when I was done I threw this golf umbrella in the yard. I really liked the bright yellow contrasting with the beautiful blue sky and I am always a sucker for a snow covered evergreen tree. 🙂

Juxtaposition
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 21mm, f/9, ISO 100

The Long Walk Back

Posted by Mike on January 4, 2014

As I was heading back to the car after an hour of exploring at Delta Lake the other day I noticed a pair of ice fishermen walking back to the beach. They are those small dots above the picnic table. lol I only had the 35mm lens on the camera but I like the view that lens captures with my camera.

I went a slightly different direction with the processing for this image. I chose to use a high key look which would accentuate the shadows and wash out portions of the sky. I think it really adds to the cold feel of this one.

The Long Walk Back
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/500s, f/8, ISO 200

A Cold Sunset

Posted by Mike on January 2, 2014

The sun did manage to make it through the clouds yesterday. I drove over to Delta Lake about an hour before sunset to see what presented itself. I couldn’t believe there were ice fisherman out on the lake even though there were still patches of lake unfrozen. I can’t decide if they are brave or crazy.

I walked my usual path around the beach and came away with some interesting images. Of course the one below was captured as I was exiting the park. I spied this scene driving out and pulled over at the front gatehouse to get one last image.

A Cold Sunset
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/320s, f/8, ISO 200

Is It Safe To Come Out?

Posted by Mike on January 1, 2014

Monochrome Winter

I went for a quick walk around the house and neighborhood this morning after shoveling the driveway. I hadn’t been out with the camera in quite a few days and the new snow was very inviting. Sitting here writing this post and I notice the sun is trying to make an appearance. If it can push through the clouds I am going to hop in the car and find some more winter wonderlands to capture.

The image below is of my neighbor’s horse Sonata, who I have featured before on this blog. She is always curious when I get close to her pasture but I think the cold kept her close to the barn and a little hesitant to venture outside. I thought this would make a nice addition to my Monochrome Winter series…