Tag Archives: sunset

Light on the Lines

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I have been reading Light, Gesture & Color by Jay Maisel. To be honest, I did not know who this photographer was and only bought his book based on something I read in another book. I’m happy I took the chance. It is a wonderful book not filled with technical information or secrets about taking the best picture it is more about seeing, feeling and creating the image when it happens.

This image is partly a result of what I have been reading. Capture the image now! Don’t wait, don’t think you will return or that the scene will happen again. Use the camera when you are moved by what you see. I was fascinated by the sunset light reflecting off the power lines. I tried various images, some with cars more clearly in the view but I settled on this one. The light just worked for me…

Light on the Lines Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 50mm, f/8, ISO 100

Light on the Lines
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 50mm, f/8, ISO 100

The Chicken Coop

Posted by Mike on

Backyard

Every time I see the sunlight hit this tree in the backyard I get my camera. There is something about the way the branches and leaves hang with the back lighting that catches my eye. I am never sure of the view I want to capture or how best to show what I see. The other night I was in the same situation. Playing around in the yard and field after dinner once again brought me here. I decided to attempt once again this tree but this time I included the farmer’s chicken coop next door. I’m still not sure this is the final version but it is a good start…

The Chicken Coop Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/250s, 32mm, f/8, ISO 400

The Chicken Coop
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/250s, 32mm, f/8, ISO 400

Cloud View

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I was working one of the images from my trip to Watkins Glen last night when the sunset caught my eye. I quickly threw on some shoes, grabbed the camera, and headed out the door. The clouds above the setting sun were amazing but as I drove to a spot up the road from me the show got even better.

Cloud View Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/20s, 70mm, f/16, ISO 100

Cloud View
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/20s, 70mm, f/16, ISO 100

Self Portrait

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Delta Lake State Park

The other night I ventured over to Delta Lake State Park. My intent was to purchase the Empire Passport which allows entry into the state parks throughout the year. I was able to get the application and now just need to return to get the pass. It works out that I only have to visit the park close to me 9 times to make the pass worth it. With all the other parks I typically visit during the summer this is a great option for me.

While I was there I thought I might explore a little and then setup for the sunset. I hadn’t realized that it was already mosquito season. I had not come prepared! I was only able to last about an hour before I was eaten alive. I did manage to try something different and capture this self portrait…

Self Portrait Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/320s, 17mm, f/8, ISO 200

Self Portrait
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/320s, 17mm, f/8, ISO 200

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