I was leaning over a gate so that's the closest I could get. No worries...the gate was locked so if you get seasick, you'll still be on dry land.
Hark's 2017
- Thread starter hark
- Start date
I was leaning over a gate so that's the closest I could get. No worries...the gate was locked so if you get seasick, you'll still be on dry land.
Cindy the camera and lens combination are good enough that I can plainly see the woodgrain through the paint in the silhouette shot.
Cindy the camera and lens combination are good enough that I can plainly see the woodgrain through the paint in the silhouette shot.
It can certainly be wood. I might stop back there this afternoon with a different camera/lens combo which will allow me to get closer photos and also have a greater DOF. I really need to pay more attention to my DOF with this 300mm lens on DX. Wow, it is much shallower than I expected!
Thanks, Samo.
Here are a few from yesterday.
Septa (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) knocked down the old train platforms plus is building a new above ground walkway to get from one side of the tracks to the other. Many years ago they installed an underground tunnel which quickly became an undesirable place although it was the only way to get back and forth. Surprisingly the station is still in use during construction. This is where they are at:
Then I went to a park with a lake--it was hot but didn't discourage people from fishing.
Although this gives the impression the one guy is trying to prevent me from taking his photo, I asked them to say hello. I clicked just a moment too soon. They were both extremely nice and told me how the lake is so clear, the fish can see larger hooks. Plus they filled me in on other info about fishing. It was nice to learn a little something since I don't fish--they were quite amiable to share info. Just wish I had waited a moment longer to take their photo.
Septa (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) knocked down the old train platforms plus is building a new above ground walkway to get from one side of the tracks to the other. Many years ago they installed an underground tunnel which quickly became an undesirable place although it was the only way to get back and forth. Surprisingly the station is still in use during construction. This is where they are at:
Then I went to a park with a lake--it was hot but didn't discourage people from fishing.
Although this gives the impression the one guy is trying to prevent me from taking his photo, I asked them to say hello. I clicked just a moment too soon.
They were both extremely nice and told me how the lake is so clear, the fish can see larger hooks. Plus they filled me in on other info about fishing. It was nice to learn a little something since I don't fish--they were quite amiable to share info. Just wish I had waited a moment longer to take their photo.
I haven't posted too many of my photos this year.
Here are a couple of eclipse shots (also shown in one of the eclipse threads). At times the sun was completely covered...by clouds!
And here is a screen shot of a NEF showing my church building taken when an enormous cloud rolled by overhead. Exposed for the sky.
After editing.
Here are a couple of eclipse shots (also shown in one of the eclipse threads). At times the sun was completely covered...by clouds!
And here is a screen shot of a NEF showing my church building taken when an enormous cloud rolled by overhead. Exposed for the sky.
After editing.
I will be posting some photos out of order. These were taken today although I have some taken in the past that never made it here.
This afternoon I took only my D7100 mounted with the 300mm and 1.4 teleconverter. That combo doesn't leave a lot of wiggle room for a variety of subjects.
This butterfly stopped on a path. Every so often it would slowly open its wings before closing them back up. Not sure if its wings were wet. It wasn't raining, but there was a lake close by.
This little guy/gal was accompanied by 2 other ducks, but with the combo I had, it was difficult to get more than one in the photo.
I have no idea what type of plant this is. This leaf was at least as large as my hand while others were somewhat larger. I think it is some type of bush...not a tree. Could be a weed for all I know.
And this little guy/gal appeared only for a short time before disappearing back into the brush.
This afternoon I took only my D7100 mounted with the 300mm and 1.4 teleconverter. That combo doesn't leave a lot of wiggle room for a variety of subjects.
This butterfly stopped on a path. Every so often it would slowly open its wings before closing them back up. Not sure if its wings were wet. It wasn't raining, but there was a lake close by.
This little guy/gal was accompanied by 2 other ducks, but with the combo I had, it was difficult to get more than one in the photo.
I have no idea what type of plant this is. This leaf was at least as large as my hand while others were somewhat larger. I think it is some type of bush...not a tree. Could be a weed for all I know.
And this little guy/gal appeared only for a short time before disappearing back into the brush.
Yesterday I took a few images to possibly include as options for my church's 2018 wall calendar. I will give them @20 images and allow them to narrow down the final 14. This is one from yesterday.
The choir loft is directly in front of this wall so this is their view when looking up towards the cross. One thing that is sometimes challenging is to find new views to photograph when shooting the same building over and over. I posted this image on Facebook and was surprised to hear comments that several people like it. Quite often they don't like unusual views that I consider to be more artsy.
The choir loft is directly in front of this wall so this is their view when looking up towards the cross. One thing that is sometimes challenging is to find new views to photograph when shooting the same building over and over. I posted this image on Facebook and was surprised to hear comments that several people like it. Quite often they don't like unusual views that I consider to be more artsy.
Cross-posting this first photo. It's also in the Monthly Challenge. This Halloween display was photographed in Washington Crossing, PA. The area is rich with history--George Washington had his soldiers cross the Delaware one Christmas which helped them win the Revolutionary War. The skeleton's garb is pretty fitting for the area.
This next image is Bowman's Hill Tower. Each year I go there and take at least one photo in memory of a high school classmate who loved the area. Unfortunately we aren't having a spectacular fall this year. The leaves haven't changed color much and are already falling from the trees.
This next image is Bowman's Hill Tower. Each year I go there and take at least one photo in memory of a high school classmate who loved the area. Unfortunately we aren't having a spectacular fall this year. The leaves haven't changed color much and are already falling from the trees.
This was also taken yesterday; however, this is the paved roadway/path that runs through the Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve. Behind me and off to the left looked to be a wedding held in a clearing. This entire area is surrounded by a fence to help keep the deer out. The deer eat the foliage and wildflowers they are trying to protect.
This is another one from yesterday. Bowman's Hill Tower sits atop one of the only hills in the immediate area. The drive up is much steeper than the drive down. On the way up, there is an abrupt right turn, and then drivers encounter a really sharp incline. Since no one was behind me, I put my SUV in park and got out to take this shot. It's a very steep drop with no guard rail. You can't tell that I'm standing on at least a 45 degree incline, but I am.
There were from the end of August. The borough added a pier with docks to allow more people access to the town. The docks were pre-made but transported in pieces and assembled at this location. Bristol, Pennsylvania.
There is a second dock and walkway that is parallel to this one.
There is a second dock and walkway that is parallel to this one.
I've been trying out a pre-owned Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 (wanting something for my Fm2n), but the exposure is inconsistent. I had to keep turning the +/- button up and down trying to nail something usable but am guessing the aperture blades are sticking once in a while. Meh. It will be sent back.
I had 30 minutes to kill unexpectedly yesterday afternoon in an area I'm not familiar with, but when I drove past this Garden Center, I decided these trees were too unique to miss.
I did ask for permission to photograph them just in case the garden center might be opposed. The lady was very nice and said I definitely wasn't the first to want to take photos.
These are real trees planted into the ground. The woman said they are painted.
This old-fashioned train engine is unusual and festive for the holidays. Not sure if they keep it out year-round or not though.
I had 30 minutes to kill unexpectedly yesterday afternoon in an area I'm not familiar with, but when I drove past this Garden Center, I decided these trees were too unique to miss.
I did ask for permission to photograph them just in case the garden center might be opposed. The lady was very nice and said I definitely wasn't the first to want to take photos.
These are real trees planted into the ground. The woman said they are painted.
This old-fashioned train engine is unusual and festive for the holidays. Not sure if they keep it out year-round or not though.
Today when I fed the birds, this squirrel was frozen motionless. I wasn't sure how long he'd stay put but was still there after I grabbed my camera. He let me take this before moving to the other fence.
It's a good thing my Australian Shepherd wasn't with me. My Aussie despises the squirrel. You'd be amazed at the lightning speed this squirrel uses when running across the tops of fences.
It's a good thing my Australian Shepherd wasn't with me. My Aussie despises the squirrel. You'd be amazed at the lightning speed this squirrel uses when running across the tops of fences.