Winter Arrives

Posted by Mike on January 3, 2014

This will be the third image I have taken of this knoll leading to the beach at Delta Lake State Park. Something about the setting sun behind the trees and the picnic tables at the top of the rise that always brings the camera to my eye. It is interesting to see the seasons change through the different images. You can view the other versions at Summer Fades and Summer Awaits.

Winter Arrives
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/2000s, f/5.6, ISO 200

A Cold Sunset

Posted by Mike on January 2, 2014

The sun did manage to make it through the clouds yesterday. I drove over to Delta Lake about an hour before sunset to see what presented itself. I couldn’t believe there were ice fisherman out on the lake even though there were still patches of lake unfrozen. I can’t decide if they are brave or crazy.

I walked my usual path around the beach and came away with some interesting images. Of course the one below was captured as I was exiting the park. I spied this scene driving out and pulled over at the front gatehouse to get one last image.

A Cold Sunset
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/320s, f/8, ISO 200

Is It Safe To Come Out?

Posted by Mike on January 1, 2014

Monochrome Winter

I went for a quick walk around the house and neighborhood this morning after shoveling the driveway. I hadn’t been out with the camera in quite a few days and the new snow was very inviting. Sitting here writing this post and I notice the sun is trying to make an appearance. If it can push through the clouds I am going to hop in the car and find some more winter wonderlands to capture.

The image below is of my neighbor’s horse Sonata, who I have featured before on this blog. She is always curious when I get close to her pasture but I think the cold kept her close to the barn and a little hesitant to venture outside. I thought this would make a nice addition to my Monochrome Winter series…