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Light on the Lines

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I have been reading Light, Gesture & Color by Jay Maisel. To be honest, I did not know who this photographer was and only bought his book based on something I read in another book. I’m happy I took the chance. It is a wonderful book not filled with technical information or secrets about taking the best picture it is more about seeing, feeling and creating the image when it happens.

This image is partly a result of what I have been reading. Capture the image now! Don’t wait, don’t think you will return or that the scene will happen again. Use the camera when you are moved by what you see. I was fascinated by the sunset light reflecting off the power lines. I tried various images, some with cars more clearly in the view but I settled on this one. The light just worked for me…

Light on the Lines Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 50mm, f/8, ISO 100

Light on the Lines
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 50mm, f/8, ISO 100

Morning on the Farm

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Sunrise

I have been driving past the scene every day to and from work. This morning I decided to walk down before sunrise and capture the early light. It was a good decision.

Morning on the Farm Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 15s, 26mm, f/11, ISO 200

Morning on the Farm
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 15s, 26mm, f/11, ISO 200

Sunrise on the Village

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Harambe Village, Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World

I’ll be staying in the Animal Kingdom today. There has been some great activity at this park over the past few years, some subtle changes and also a big expansion. Disney made a deal with James Cameron to bring an Avatar related area to the park and this required moving the Festival of the Lion King show.

Keeping with the theme of the Lion King Disney expanded the village of Harambe in the Africa area of the park and created a new show building for the festival. Now as you cross the bridge from Discovery Island into Harambe this is the view of the new area. I love getting to the park early so I can enjoy the sunrise.

Sunrise on the Village Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/80s, 24mm, f/11, ISO 100

Sunrise on the Village
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/80s, 24mm, f/11, ISO 100

The Chicken Coop

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Backyard

Every time I see the sunlight hit this tree in the backyard I get my camera. There is something about the way the branches and leaves hang with the back lighting that catches my eye. I am never sure of the view I want to capture or how best to show what I see. The other night I was in the same situation. Playing around in the yard and field after dinner once again brought me here. I decided to attempt once again this tree but this time I included the farmer’s chicken coop next door. I’m still not sure this is the final version but it is a good start…

The Chicken Coop Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/250s, 32mm, f/8, ISO 400

The Chicken Coop
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/250s, 32mm, f/8, ISO 400