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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

Cavern Cascade

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Watkins Glen State Park

Cavern Cascade Nikon D7100, Tokina 12-28mm f/4, 1.6s, 28mm, f/16, ISO 100

Cavern Cascade
Nikon D7100, Tokina 12-28mm f/4, 1.6s, 28mm, f/16, ISO 100

My attempt at a close-up of the cascade failed this year but here is an image from two years ago.

Cavern Cascade Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (0.8, 3, 13s bracket), 26mm f/13, ISO 100

Cavern Cascade
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (0.8, 3, 13s bracket), 26mm f/13, ISO 100

Cloud View

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I was working one of the images from my trip to Watkins Glen last night when the sunset caught my eye. I quickly threw on some shoes, grabbed the camera, and headed out the door. The clouds above the setting sun were amazing but as I drove to a spot up the road from me the show got even better.

Cloud View Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/20s, 70mm, f/16, ISO 100

Cloud View
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/20s, 70mm, f/16, ISO 100

Shrouded Sunrise

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Field near Barge Canal

I finally decided me being lazy on Sunday mornings was getting me nowhere. I can’t tell you how many mornings on my way to work I wanted to stop to catch the sunrise. Well, I don’t have to work on the weekend (generally). Rather than wait until it was time for me to do my Sunday morning routine of grocery shopping, I loaded up the car and headed down to the Barge Canal.

I have been very negligent in visiting the canal. It is a location I frequented at the beginning of my photography journey but have avoided with thoughts of more exciting locations (ahem, state parks?). I have forgotten it can be about seeing your images and creating them, not always having them laid out before you.

It was a good walk along the trail and I captured some interesting images. When I was done I stopped over at the Nice -n- Easy for a coffee to enjoy on the way back home. This sunrise view is what I encountered as a crested the bridge over the railroad tracks. There is a corn field next to the Mohawk River which parallels the barge canal. I couldn’t resist pulling over on the side of the road and setting up the tripod. This is what I did more often when I didn’t know better. These opportunities I need to grab when they present themselves. I will make a more conscious effort going forward…

Shrouded Sunrise Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/25s, 46mm, f/20, ISO 100

Shrouded Sunrise
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/25s, 46mm, f/20, ISO 100

The Curve

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Buttermilk Falls State Park

Another view of the gorge trail at Buttermilk Falls State Park. This view is just after the Slip -n- Slide image I posted a little over a week ago. I really enjoyed seeing all the water but I will definitely return once the levels drop a little. My last trip to this park was almost two years ago and I look forward to improving on these images… Buttermilk Falls – Gorge Trail.

The Curve Nikon D7100, Tokina 12-28mm f/4, 2s, 17mm, f/20, ISO 100

The Curve
Nikon D7100, Tokina 12-28mm f/4, 2s, 17mm, f/20, ISO 100

Rainbow Falls

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Watkins Glen State Park

Today was another State Park day. The confluence of events all worked out for me. No work for me or either of the kids. No commitments. Beautiful weather. I decided last night to take off early in the morning for Watkins Glen and Fillmore Glen State Parks. I arrived at Watkins Glen a little after 8am and was starting the Gorge Trail before 8:30.

It was a good thing I am an early bird. By the time I walked the 1.5 mile trail it was getting very crowded and my photographic opportunities on the return walk were slim to none (that is if I wanted the view people free). Patience does win out on a few occasions and this view of Rainbow Falls was captured on the return trip. If you look closely you can spot a few people on the stone bridge. 🙂

Rainbow Falls Nikon D7100, Sigam 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1.3s, 26mm, f/16, ISO 125

Rainbow Falls
Nikon D7100, Sigam 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1.3s, 26mm, f/16, ISO 125