Tag Archives: landscape

Low Bridge

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Bellamy Harbor Park

Saturday morning was another opportunity for a sunrise picture before the craziness of yard sale weekend was to begin. I jumped down to my ‘go to’ place in Rome about an hour before sunrise. I told myself I would explore more of Bellamy Harbor Park this morning rather than setup in my normal spot and capture one or two images.

I started with the safe image, the wide angle view of the harbor (actually, the spot along the barge canal where the Mohawk River enters) from the West bank near the flow control gates. There was an unusual calm on the water which really helped with the long exposure images. There was also a low fog across the water that I wanted to capture.

I walked along the trail heading East toward the Mill St. bridge. I didn’t really have a plan, but I knew an image would present itself. There is a section along the canal where you can get closer to the water. This allowed me to setup low and use the wooden boat bumpers to lead the eye toward the bridge. The low perspective also highlighted the fog on the surface of the water. I knew I had my morning image.

I walked further along the trail but the sun was approaching the horizon and the color was draining from the sky. It was time to head back and setup for the yard sale. At least the start of the day was fruitful… traffic past the yard sale would determine if the rest of the day was productive.

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Low Bridge

Low Bridge
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6, {1.6, 3.2 & 5s bracket}, 18mm, f/11, ISO 100

 

Through the Haze

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Middle & Upper Falls from Inspiration Point
Letchworth State Park

  

MLCreations Photography: Letchworth &emdash; Through the Haze

Through the Haze
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R, 74mm, 1/40s, f/11, ISO 100

 

Mist on the Water

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Upper Falls, Letchworth State Park

I traveled back home this past weekend to help my mom. Originally it was the weekend I was to meet my daughter at my Mom’s before her last semester at school became too busy. We combined the too agendas.

She came up from West Virginia University and I drove out from Rome. I was able to help my Mom on Friday and then the three of us spent the weekend together. I was also able to get a few images around my hometown.

Late Saturday I decided I would take off early in the morning to catch the sunrise at Letchworth State Park. By early, I mean I left at 3:30am. It is almost a to hour drive to the Castile entrance and I wanted to be able to capture the blue hour with sunrise occurring at 6:30am.

Without a cloud in the sky the actual sunrise was a little boring (clouds add needed drama). I captured a few good images but still need to process them. I managed to stop at the three main falls along the Genesee river although the trail to the foot bridge near Lower Falls was closed. I really liked this image of Upper Falls…

  

MLCreations Photography: Letchworth &emdash; Mist on the Water

Mist on the water
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/20s, 19mm, f/16, ISO 100

 

Good Morning Bemus Point

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Bemus Point from ferry landing in Stow

Although they are still working on the ferry, I wanted a picture of Bemus Point from across the lake in Stow.  Friday morning was a beautiful morning as I watched the sunrise in the rear view mirror on our way to Erie.  I was hoping Saturday morning would be as good.  It didn’t disappoint, but I have to admit Friday was a little more dramatic.  I think I was able to capture a good one…

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Good Morning Bemus Point

Good Morning Bemus Point
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 0.3s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 100

 

Mornin’ Delight

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Bellamy Harbor Park, Rome, NY

I left for work a little later than usual yesterday. A combination of long hours the previous day and a restless night of sleep had me dragging my feet out the door. It ended up working out for the best. The pre-sunrise sky was full of color and improving by the minute. I didn’t make it very far on my drive before the car was turning toward Bellamy Harbor Park. I know I grab a lot of images at this park but it is close and the conditions are always to my liking… interesting details, water for a reflection and the sun rising in the background. How could I not stop?

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Morning Delight

Mornin’ Delight
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 2.5s, 18mm, f/11, ISO 200