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The Ferry

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Bemus Point – Stow Ferry

I wasn’t positive I would write this post. I don’t usually share much about me other than my photography or trips to Walt Disney World. I also believe there are some events in your life that should only be held close to you. After saying all that I am going to break from my normal tendency…

This past week I traveled back home to say good-bye to my Grandpa. He was 46 days shy of his 101st birthday. It was time for him to rest. On Wednesday my daughter and I drove home to be with my Mom and sister, and to see Grandpa. He had had a stroke on Sunday. It was good that we went. Both kids and I drove back on Friday.

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; The Ferry - East Side 1

The Ferry – East Side 1
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 40s, 12mm, f/16, ISO 200

 

As Mom sat with one of the pastors who would be presiding at the funeral we got to share in Grandpa’s life. As he talked to Mom gathering little details for the ceremony I was amazed at how cathartic the experience was for her. Every story brought memories of other stories to share. I don’t think the pastor could write fast enough, p.s., my Mom can talk! What amazed me the most was hearing how those stories translated into a tribute to my Grandpa on Saturday. He weaved those tidbits of a hundred years into a beautiful expression of my Grandpa building a life with his hands.

That ceremony is why I am writing this post today. I expected more sad emotion on Saturday but that is not how the day progressed. My Mom, although sad for the reason people gathered, was happy to have everyone share in the life of her Father. It was a good day to say good-bye.

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; The Ferry - East Side 2

The Ferry – East Side 2
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 8s, 12mm, f/16, ISO 800

 

Me being who I am, I needed to get out with my camera. On Saturday morning I tried but the rain was not going to cooperate. On Sunday I was more successful. Although it had snowed during the night everything calmed down as soon as I arrived at my intended subject. Growing up near the middle of a 20 mile long lake had a few interesting opportunities. The middle of the lake is were the shortest distance across happens to be. There was a ferry to carry the cars back and forth. I remember riding it quite a few times as a kid. I wanted a picture of the ferry at sunrise.

I didn’t get the sunrise I wanted but I did capture some nice images in the cloud-filled, pre-dawn light. The ice had melted off the lake so the ferry was free to bob up and down with the currents in the lake. It made for some interesting choices for my exposures.

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; The Ferry - West Side

The Ferry – West Side
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 5s, 12mm, f/16, ISO 400

 

When I was in high school my 12th grade English teacher was able to pull quite a bit of creativity out of me. Up until her class you could say I hated English. My previous teachers focused on the technical side while she was more concerned with the creative. It worked for me. Her class introduced me to the following poem, which brings this whole post together. Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s “Crossing the Bar”

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; The Ferry and Bemus Point

Rise and Shine Bellamy!

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Bellamy Harbor Park, Rome, NY

Sitting in my chair Sunday morning reading through my emails I slowly noticed that the sky was setting up to possibly put on a show for the sunrise. Normally, groceries are the order of business in the morning but there would be time if I got my butt moving. I quickly threw on some clothes, grabbed the camera bag and headed out the door with the singular destination of Bellamy Harbor Park in Rome. It was on my way and I knew the canal was still ice free where the Mohawk empties into it. I was even thinking far enough ahead to drive to the west side of the park so I wouldn’t have to hoof it very far for the shot. The sky did not disappoint…

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Rise and Shine Bellamy!

Evening Light

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Kiwanis Park at Geiger Point, Melbourne, FL

A friend of mine retired at the end of 2016. He and his wife are spending February down in Florida. They are near Melbourne and I had hoped to make a quick trip down to visit him. Work kinda got in the way and I do not believe I will make it down.

It would have been cool to spend some time running around Florida together doing nothing in particular. Of course, it would have given me more opportunities for sunrises and sunsets. I’m sure there will be other times…

Going through my images from December I ran across this view from Geiger Point near the 192 Causeway. I loved that evening as it was the first sunset after we arrived. The drive down had been long but I knew the best way to recharge was to get out with my camera. No jaw-dropping pics were captured but there was great light which is always good.

 

MLCreations Photography: Florida &emdash; Evening Light

Field of White

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Pasture, Egypt Road, Boonville

Well, I changed my plans yesterday. I was going back to the zoo for more images of the animals but as the morning progressed the conditions improved to the point I had to go North to use the snowshoes. I had mentioned in a previous post the Black River Environmental Improvement Association (BREIA) and the x-country ski/snowshoe trails they have throughout northern Oneida county. Yesterday turned into the perfect day to go for a walk. I’ll have a post of my adventure later.

On my way up to the trail head I came across this view. I had turned onto Egypt Road and the sun was breaking through the clouds. I stopped the car and jumped out with the camera. Luckily, it is a country road with little traffic. I was able to grab this nice view with the mostly frozen creek running through it.

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Field of White

 

My original image had the sun in the view but I was unable to remove the power lines running through the top portion of the image. Try as I might my Photoshop skills were not up to the task. Once I had the thought the lines needed to go I could not see the image with them in it. I modified the crop to a 16×9 ratio losing the majority of the sky. It did refocus the attention on the creek which is really what I wanted to capture anyway.