Tag Archives: monochrome

Big Rocks

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West Canada Creek

Although the last day of the year was an overcast day I took the opportunity with the recent rains to go play in the West Canada Creek. The area just below Trenton Falls is a favorite spot of mine and always provides me with great views for images. I was also trying out my adapter ring to allow me to use my old 77mm circular polarizer with my 12-40mm lens. I can’t use the lens hood with the filter but on a day like yesterday, a hood wasn’t needed.

There was a light coat of snow on the rocks around the overflow area which made for some slippery footing. My biggest fear was ending up in the water! Luckily I avoided that concern with some good balancing maneuvers.

I’ve mentioned before that capturing the water flow is a balancing act in itself. I don’t want too long of an exposure and completely smooth out the water, but I also do not want to freeze the motion with a quick shutter either. For this image an almost 1 second exposure produced the water flow I was looking for. The polarizer did not help a great deal with the shine on the rocks but I think the shine adds a nice contrast to the water.

These water images always look better in black & white.  I also do not do as much sharpening on these water images as I like the look of the water with the long exposure.  After all processing is done, I add just a slight silver tone to the image which is really just a personal preference.

Staring at the image I can still hear the water rushing past…  it is very hypnotic.

MLCreations Photography: Monochrome &emdash; Big Rocks

Big Rocks
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 0.8s, 25mm, f/16, ISO 200

Simplicity

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Riverside Park, Indiatlantic, FL

On the last morning of my vacation I headed out for one more photo opportunity. The full moon was still high in the sky but the clouds were starting to roll in. I had not scouted very many locations although the few I had used held plenty of opportunities. I decided to return to Riverside Park in Indiatlantic, which is just across the Indian River from Melbourne.

My original goal was to capture some images of the 192 bridge with this great dock in the foreground. If everything worked out I would catch the moon and its reflection as well. I did manage did get the images I wanted but as I was standing on the shore I noticed this great dock/boat lift off to my right. It wasn’t the colorful view I was getting with the bridge and sky but it reminded me of fine art, long exposure black and white images that I admire from a few photographers. This is my attempt at that style…

MLCreations Photography: Monochrome &emdash; Simplicity

Simplicity
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 25s, 40mm, f/11, ISO 800

Moody Morning

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Fog Filled, Moody Morning

The morning did not have the perfect conditions for a glorious sunrise but it was perfect for another type of image. I love me some B&W, foggy morning images. As I mentioned yesterday I headed out early to go exploring before groceries.

I stopped at the abandoned Air Force radar site which I have been driving by for twenty-five years. This year there has been a lot of activity at the site. The grounds have been almost completely cleared and a new gate was installed. I was able to get my telephoto lens close enough to the gate to shoot through the chain link and capture this view of a few of the buildings. I would love to have the opportunity to explore the whole site with my camera.

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Bygone Era

Bygone Era
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R, 1.3s, 49mm, f/16, ISO 200

After groceries there was still great atmosphere hanging over the canal so I detoured up to Bellamy Harbor Park before heading home. The groceries would be fine in the trunk until I was done exploring. The view of the canal from the park was not anything to get excited about but then I remembered the city built a new boat launch on the other side of the Mill Street bridge. Luckily there is a small dock jutting out into the canal. These images are looking East and West from the end of that dock.

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Moody Morning East

Moody Morning East
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/50s, 12mm, f/16, ISO 200

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Moody Morning West

Moody Morning West
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/40s, 25mm, f/20, ISO 200

It was a good decision to stop before going home. Abut 5 minutes from my house the sun broke through the clouds and the fog quickly lifted. I would have lost these images if I hadn’t detoured first… 🙂

Temple Reflected

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China Pavilion, World Showcase, Epcot

Temple Reflected Olympus OM-D E-M10, M. Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II, 1/125s, 14mm, f/11, ISO 200

Temple Reflected
Olympus OM-D E-M10, M. Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II, 1/125s, 14mm, f/11, ISO 200

Erie Barge

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Lock 20, Barge Canal

After work I had some time before my daughter would be out of class so I headed over to Lock 20 on the Barge Canal to explore the trail. It was a great autumn afternoon and the walk was a wonderful way to unwind after a long day at work. I found a few barges docked along the canal just above the lock. This is the Erie…

Erie Barge Olympus OM-D E-M10, M. Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R, 1/80s, 14mm, f/7.1, ISO 200

Erie Barge
Olympus OM-D E-M10, M. Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R, 1/80s, 14mm, f/7.1, ISO 200

Liberty Belle Pano

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Frontierland, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

Walking around Tom Sawyer’s Island offers some interesting views of the Magic Kingdom. When the Liberty Belle returned to the dock I thought another picture of it would be great. I didn’t have my widest lens on the camera so I tried creating a panoramic by combining 5 images. I was a little worried about distortion but everything combined nicely.

Liberty Belle Pano Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/320s, 17mm, f/11, ISO 400, 5 shot portrait pano

Liberty Belle Pano
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/320s, 17mm, f/11, ISO 400, 5 shot portrait pano

Dark Thunder

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Frontierland,
Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

Dark Thunder Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/1600s, 17mm, f/8, ISO 200

Dark Thunder
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/1600s, 17mm, f/8, ISO 200