Testing the Water

Posted by Mike on April 8, 2013

I have been enjoying the weekend at my Dad’s house. Came out for a visit for my Grandpa’s 97th birthday and to help my Dad with his new camera. He had a 30 year old Pentax with 4 lenses but hasn’t picked it up in years. I found him a used K10d with a 18-55mm lens for next to nothing. I have been showing him how to use a digital camera and we needed to work out how to use the old lenses (which still capture get images!).

After much tutoring and setting everything up we went out today for a nice walk along the lake at the state park. It was great to see him so excited about using a camera again. And to be honest it was great to be out capturing images with someone. Generally I like to go out alone but I know see the advantage of having company.

Testing the Water
Nikon D5100, Sigam 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/400s, 38mm, f/8, ISO 200

Spring Melt

Posted by Mike on March 21, 2013

Spring Melt
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 17mm, f/11, ISO 200

Color Mirror

Posted by Mike on November 19, 2012

Color Mirror
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/6s, 19mm, f/20, ISO 200

Icon and Details

Posted by Mike on October 21, 2012

Maybe I’m a little home sick for my second home or maybe it is the rainy, dreary weather here in Upstate NY that has me looking at my pictures from Walt Disney World but either way you are stuck seeing more of them. I didn’t capture as many pictures during my latest trip as I have in the past and but I feel the ones I have posted so far have been of a better quality.

The two images below are from the Animal Kingdom, specifically in the Asia section of the park. The first is from the walkway between Expedition Everest and the Finding Nemo show looking back at the Tree of Life, the seating area for the Flame Tree Barbecue and the Everest shrine. The second is a detail image of the temple near the Everest shrine. I think I capture this view on every visit.

Icon and Details
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/320s, f/16, ISO 400

Everest Temple
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/200s, f/16, ISO 400

5 Stand Alone

Posted by Mike on October 8, 2012

Five Stand Alone
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 13s, 21mm, f/16, ISO 200

Reflecting Dolphin

Posted by Mike on September 30, 2012

Reflecting Dolphin
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 30s, 19mm, f/16, ISO 200

Blue Hour Silhouette

Posted by Mike on August 30, 2012

Blue Hour Silhouette
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 8s, 24mm, f/16, ISO 200

An Evening Canal Walk

Posted by Mike on August 12, 2012

Yesterday morning I took off close to sunrise in an attempt to explore the barge canal along the path less traveled. At the Oriskany access point the paved path heads east toward Whitesboro. There is a path which leads west toward the point where a creek enters the canal. It ended up being a longer walk than I anticipated and just after I started the sun decided to hide behind the darkening clouds. I didn’t want to get caught in the eventual rain so I cut the walk short and headed for the car.

Luckily, the evening turned out to be beautiful with little to no wind and some clouds to catch the sunset. I really didn’t plan on the day ending so nice so I quickly headed back down toward the canal to do some more exploring. This time I started at the Marcy access point and headed west toward Oriskany. It is a portion of the trail I haven’t had a chance to view through my lens.