The computer has been rebuilt. Still working through application installs and configuration, but it is functioning. Although, going through this process has highlighted the age my computer. Maybe it is related to me scouring the internet for a replacement “in case” I could not revive this bad boy. I have a feeling I eventually will do something crazy…
Work was long, even on a short week, so the call of the sunset brought me to Delta Lake. A few other individuals were on the beach enjoying the show presented by the setting sun. Once again I chose to stay with my 50mm prime lens. I’m loving the images I get with this lens.
Decompress Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S, 1/160s, f/11, ISO 100
Summer is coming to a close. This weekend is the Ring of Lights around the lake. There will be a bonfire on the beach with a fireworks display. For me, this event signals the end of summer. The weather is expected to be perfect this weekend. I’m looking forward to exploring…
Last evening I went to the lake for the sunset. There were not a lot of people. Other than the seagulls, I had the beach to myself. After the sun set, I grabbed an eight image set of the view from the beach. I created this panoramic from those images.
Wide Open Nikon Z6 II, NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/8s, 24mm, f/11, ISO 100 {8 image pano}
Tuesday night/Wednesday morning was the full moon. I generally prefer to capture the moon as it sets in the morning due to better timing between the sun and the moon. That is, I want some sunlight in the sky to allow me to expose my image and not lose the moon in over exposed highlights. The moon was setting at 6:30am and the sun was rising at 5:50am… perfect.
Wait! What about work?
Oh, right. Um?
I stopped in to work at my normal start time (5am). Checked on a few things. Told the third shift supervisor I would be back and headed to Delta Lake around 5:20am. Grabbed my images and was back at work by 6:15am. Most first shift people don’t show up until almost 7am. It was a busy day and I ended up staying until 4pm, so I think they got eight hours out of me… 🙂
The Sturgeon Moon. The common name for the August full moon. Other than a layer of fog on top of the lake, nothing really exciting. I still haven’t purchased a longer zoom for the new camera so I used my 105mm macro lens. It did a great job but wasn’t able to pull the moon into the frame as large as I would have liked. Maybe by the blue moon I’ll have what I need. BTW – there is a second full moon in August this year, hence, the blue moon is only 28 days away!
I’ll do some additional research by then and find a new area to capture the moon. Delta Lake is starting to feel a little repetitive to me…
Saving the Moon Nikon Z6 II, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/8s, f/8, ISO 100
Moon Buoys Nikon Z6 II, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/8s, f/8, ISO 100
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