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Quiet Spot

Posted by Mike on

Due to my new passion with photography I have been spending a lot more time in the state park just down the road from me. I love to go exploring after dinner and it never fails that I come home with some great images. One spot I always stop at is this overlook above the beach.

I find there is a nice tranquility that envelopes me as I stand on the edge of overlook. The sunset is always in view, creating interesting light play with the trees. The sound of water lapping against the shore can lull me to sleep in an instant. I thought this image captured my quiet spot nicely…

Quiet Spot Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/8s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100

Quiet Spot
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/8s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100

Playground

Posted by Mike on

Delta Lake State Park is less than 10 minutes from my house. It has become my favorite playground with my camera. I can walk the trails there and still find interesting views to capture. Lately, the sunsets have just been incredible affording me great opportunities with the camera. Last night was another great end to a beautiful day.

This is one of the first images I captured as I walked onto the beach. I still had an hour until sunset but the light on the trees was too good to pass up. I decided this week to leave the 35mm lens on the camera and learn to find the best compositions without being lazy with the zoom lenses. It definitely gets you thinking and working the scene more. It was a great exercise for me!

Playground Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/125s, f/8, ISO 200

Playground
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/125s, f/8, ISO 200