Reflection Series – RS05
Dam Reflection
Nikon D5100, Tokina 12-28mm f/4, 1/80s, 20mm, f/8, ISO 400
Dam Reflection
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A Day to the Dam
A Day to the Dam
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 0.5s, 28mm, f/20, ISO 100
Water over the…
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
I Found the Eagles!
I’ve heard the stories. I’ve talked to other photographers. I’ve seen the pictures. Until you actually see them for yourself, none of that other stuff matters. I found the eagles!
The winter storm Nemo did not have the reach everyone originally thought. We received about 6 inches of snow starting last night and definitely ending before I awoke at 4am. I went out early this morning to clear the driveway of the white stuff and contemplated exploring with the camera but I needed it to warm up a little before I ventured outside again. The day did not disappoint!
The sun, which had been on full all day, managed to get the temps up to the mid-twenties so I packed the camera into the car and went exploring. I didn’t have a destination in mind but the need for gas in the car prompted the start of my adventure to be a gas station. The closest being over in Rome I decided to go back to Delta Lake dam and poke around in the fresh snow cover.
My intent was to find some new views of the dam or walk the trails along the Black River to see what caught my eye. After grabbing some interesting images of the turbulent exit flow I spotted a couple down the road staring down river. I wanted to check out the opposite side of the dam area so I wandered in their direction. They were watching a young eagle perched high in a tree along the river. Of course I had the wide angle zoom lens on so I continued my original plan for exploring.
On the way back to the car I noticed the eagle was still sitting in the tree. I swapped lenses for my modest telephoto and headed down the trail along the opposite side of the river hoping to get close enough for a few captures. I now wish I had gotten the 70-300mm lens rather than my 55-200mm. I just didn’t have enough reach. Every time I would almost be close enough the eagle would fly further down stream. I pursued!
Luckily I’m a little stubborn. As I chased the eagle from tree to tree I came upon more perched eagles. I still could not get close enough for a good close-up image but now I know where they like to hang out. I will be making numerous trips back to this area and if I’m lucky I’ll be in the right place at the right time to get some more images of these fantastic birds!
Eagle One
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6, 1/1250s, 200mm, f/8, ISO 200
Eagle Two
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6, 1/640s, 200mm, f/8, ISO 200
Eagle Three
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6, 1/800s, 200mm, f/8, ISO 200
Snow Dam
The weather yesterday was almost perfect for a winter day in Upstate NY. The temperature was above freezing (if only slightly) and the sun was out during the afternoon. How could I sit inside just waiting for the new year to arrive.
I threw on some appropriate clothes for trudging through snow and headed out the door with the camera. I had a few scenes in mind that could work in the mid afternoon sun but eventually I ended up at Delta Lake dam just north of Rome. I’ve found this is a location I have no trouble visiting repeatably as there is always something of interest to photograph.
As I worked my way down to the water I noticed another adventurer admiring the view. At first I thought it might be a fisherman but as we said ‘Hello’ I noticed the long lens attached to the camera around his neck. He was out hoping to capture one of the eagles that inhabit the trees around the dam. We stood and talked for quite a while before he decided they were not coming out and I was going to lose my sun behind the approaching clouds. It is always nice to meet fellow photographers.
I played around the dam for another thirty minutes before the sun disappeared behind the clouds. I think I like this area best during the winter. The views are wide open with all the foliage hidden beneath the snow. These images are not possible during the summer…
Delta Lake Dam Memorial
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/80s, 21mm, f/16, ISO 200
Snowfall Dam
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/100s, 21mm, f/16, ISO 200
Dam View
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/5, 1/20, 1/80s brackt), 17mm, f/20, ISO 200
Old Water Bridge
Old Water Bridge
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/50s, f/8, ISO 1600
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