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The Difference in Minutes

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Lock 20, Barge Canal

Another GREAT morning! I used the excuse to stop into work early to get myself motivated to go exploring. Yesterday’s early morning run was a success and I wanted to continue my streak (is two a streak?). I had the thought of capturing the tug boats docked at Lock 20 of the Barge Canal with the sunrise behind but that didn’t work out. Apparently they were docked there to be removed from the water.

Luckily for me the sky was putting on a show all of its own! The two images are only 15 minutes apart but the changes in the sky are beautiful. I captured one from above the lock and one from the lock looking down the canal.  It didn’t hurt that it was almost 55 degrees out this morning.  It is suppose to rain this afternoon but the start of the day was awesome!

Above the Lock

Above the Lock Olympus
OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 20s, 16mm, f/16, ISO 200

Below the Lock

Below the Lock
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1.6s, 20mm, f/16, ISO 200

The Haunting of the River

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Rivers of America, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

Disney started using fog machines during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. It definitely adds to the ‘spooky’ in some areas…

The Haunting of the River Nikon D7100, Tokina 12-28mm f/4, 13s, 15mm, f/11, ISO 200

The Haunting of the River
Nikon D7100, Tokina 12-28mm f/4, 13s, 15mm, f/11, ISO 200

Wordless Wednesday: Yacht & Beach Colors

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Yacht & Beach Club, Crescent Lake, Walt Disney World

Yacht & Beach Colors Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 6s, 70mm, f/16, ISO 400

Yacht & Beach Colors
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 6s, 70mm, f/16, ISO 400

Sunset Over the Yacht Club

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Crescent Lake, Walt Disney World

Sunset Over the Yacht Club Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/4s, 26mm, f/16, ISOO 100

Sunset Over the Yacht Club
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/4s, 26mm, f/16, ISOO 100

Peaceful Creek

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Oriskany Creek

Friday was another beautiful day here in Upstate NY. I don’t want to jinx us but we have been enjoying a string of beautiful days and I took full advantage of the one we had yesterday. Originally I had to take a half day off of work to help my daughter get to a meeting for her summer research position as well as her (what is now a second job!) scheduled shift at Price Chopper. There was a little mix-up with the times but everything worked out for the best. What it did allow is for me to go exploring on my way home before having to get her to work.

As much as I love the Autumn and the colors of the changing leaves, I think I love the new budding leaves in the Spring just as much. The new green leaves against the dark, winter worn limbs always looks great to me. Through in some water reflections and I will click the shutter release all day. The leaves hit that sweet spot on Friday so stopping at Oriskany Creek was now a must do as I worked my way home. Midday isn’t always the best time to capture a picture but I think this one turned out OK.

Peaceful Creek Nikon D7100, Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5, 1/13s, 66mm, f/16, ISO 100

Peaceful Creek
Nikon D7100, Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5, 1/13s, 66mm, f/16, ISO 100

Boardwalk at Night

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Boardwalk, Crescent Lake,
Walt Disney World

Even when I am on vacation I am an early riser. It does have its advantages. When I stay at one of the resorts around Crescent Lake (behind Epcot) I always go exploring before most people are even considering waking up. I might meet the occasional jogger or maintenance worker but for the most part I have the lake to myself.

This is a 6 image HDR panorama of the Boardwalk from the pavilion between the Boardwalk and Epcot. Normally I use Photomatix to combine the exposures but this time I tried the ‘Merge to HDR Pro’ in Photoshop. I have to admit that for this image I really like the results. I had plenty of control for the merge and it was a little easier to use. With both merged images still open in Photoshop I used the Photomerge function to create the panorama. There was a little more adjusting in Photoshop to get to this final image.

Boardwalk at Night Nikon D5100, Tokina 12-24mm f/4, {8, 15 & 30s brackets}, 28mm, f/11, ISO 100

Boardwalk at Night
Nikon D5100, Tokina 12-24mm f/4, {8, 15 & 30s brackets}, 28mm, f/11, ISO 100