Uh!
What?
Feeling a little redundant.
Why?
Another image of the water at the park. Viewers are probably getting tired of these same ol’ scenes.
Do you like it?
Yes.
Then go for it.
Make an Impression
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 0.4s, 37mm, f/11, ISO 100
It was another nice day on Friday. I didn’t want it to end sitting on the couch. After getting the boys fed I returned to Flat Rock Park to play in the water. I was hoping the park would be as empty as it was on Thursday but I could see as I drove in there was a lot of activity around the water.
My first inclination (and why is this how I am now?) was to drive through the park and go find another activity. I think the design of the park will work in my favor. The road through the park is one way, and you have to drive completely around to exit. As I approached the waterfall area on the opposite side of the creek, I made up my mind not to let a few people stop me. I parked the car, grabbed the tripod, threw the camera bag over my shoulder and headed to the creek to explore.
There were a group of young kids playing on the rocks near the water where I really wanted to setup my camera. As much as I remember those days, I wanted them to go play somewhere else so I could have the spot to myself. Luckily, as I crossed the stone bridge over the creek (see these older posts featuring the bridge, Autumn Bridge & Bridge) I thought this area might produce a few interesting images.
Find A Way
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1.3s, 70mm, f/11, ISO 100
OK. Not terrible. What else is there to see?
Holding Back
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 0.8s, 53mm, f/11, ISO 100
Interesting. A little too much shine on the water. What does this look like from the other side?
Transition
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1.3s, 30mm, f/11, ISO 100
I like this one. Anything else to see?
Arc
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1.3s, 58mm, f/11, ISO 100
I eventually walked to the area near the kids. I’m unsure if their mom(?) saw me and told them to play in another area, or if she finally thought they were getting dangerously close to falling on the rocks and sliding down the water. Either way, I had the area to myself for a few minutes. Time for me to play.
Those images can wait for another day..
Go enjoy your Saturday.
A Wandering Mind
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/3s, 28mm, f/11, ISO 100
Bridge Over
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, {0.5, 1/3, 1/5, 1/8s bracket}, 47mm, f/16, ISO 100
Serene
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/3s, 34mm, f/11, ISO 100
Sunday was the day. The day to take a short trip for a waterfall image. The cloudy morning that started at Bellamy Harbor, was going to continue for a while and the diffused light through the clouds is exactly what I needed for a waterfall.
Which one?
I have already visited Pixley Falls this spring. Chittenango Falls is the obvious next choice. It would have to be near midday so the light will illuminate the gorge.
Will the clouds last until then?
Let’s see. What else are you doing? It will be worth the drive.
And it was…
Spring Falls
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/4s, 33mm, f/16, ISO 100
I’m enjoying the spring green. After winter and the muddy thaw, seeing the landscape come alive with the green is refreshing. Although it was overcast, the clouds still presented a challenge and a risk of over exposure. I bracketed each shot with the thought of having to merge them into an HDR image. Surprisingly, the two thirds under exposed image was workable.
Now, I like the above image, but I also like a good monochrome image. My waterfall images generally convert well to monochrome. Did this one? Let me know…
Spring Falls – B&W
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/4s, 33mm, f/16, ISO 100
And So It Goes
Nikon Z6 II, NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1s, 34mm, f/11, ISO 100
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