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Mono Lake on Christmas Day
I spotted this small, sheltered space with a view of the snow-covered mountains. Unlike the open part of the lake, the water was rather calm, so I was quite excited about the reflections. The reflections of the mountains were definitely not in store.
While the bands of thick clouds hovered over the mountains like Mono Dome and Lee Vining Peak, but, quite surprisingly, even Mt. Warren was clearly seen.
The mood that I found myself in was not necessarily something that I was looking forward to. And yet, it could change any minute. And I was hoping for it.
I saw a bit of muted pink seeping through the sky. Definitely part of Earth’s Shadow, but I wasn’t sure if it would come through or turn into something that made my attempt worthwhile.
So much for chasing light, I thought.
But then again, it could change any minute, I told myself.
Mono Lake on Christmas Day
I didn’t have to do a whole lot for the shot that you’re looking at. Light did all the work for me.
All I had to do was simply replant my tripod, aim my camera at and compose a shot of the beautifully snow-covered Mono Dome and Lee Vining Peak with those little Tufa rocks floating in the water in the foreground.
I have to admit though that it is not always this easy and that there were times when it was extremely tricky to compose a shot when using a prime 24mm lens.
For instance, there were times when not enough room gave me a hard time planting the tripod with a few elements in the foreground in mind. In such cases, I simply didn’t have the luxury of changing focal length when using a 16-35mm lens.
Sometimes such a make or break situation challenges me and sometimes it takes time to compose a single shot.
And yet, it is the sharpness (as I demonstrated a few posts ago) and the almost nonexistent distortion across the entire frame that please my eye.
I also appreciate its light weight of under 1 lb (15.7 oz) tremendously. Yes, there are lightweight 16-35mm lenses, but none of them has the aperture of F/1.4.
Meanwhile, the tranquil view that you’re now looking at simply tickled me to pieces.
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Red Rings
Reflections upon reflections build layers of design and color on the sensor. Patterns emerge as shapes repeat. Light intensifies deep hues. There is energy here that keeps a static scene from feeling still.
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The love affair with this pier continues ... I'm wondering what number I'll be up to by the time I leave?
Happy Monday Everyone!! Must attend to Sammy right now! :-)
"The truth is, your lifestyle is not defined by the things you live with, but by the way you live and the happiness it brings to yourself and others." 🌟 🌈 ⋅
Mono Lake on Christmas Day
As the sky got lighter, I turned around facing northeast again and composed a shot with one of the nearest Tufa towers in the water.
Like in the sheltered recess, the water was calm near me albeit the rest was of the lake was not, thus, I was able to capture rather clear reflections of these towers in spite of the short duration.
I loved the light at this particular moment… the moment when the sun was about to rise above the horizon, starting to illuminate the world with the pending exposure of sunlight. And the overcast sky was acting as a giant softbox.
LOFOTEN February 2018
Another one from my travel to the Lofoten Islands by Hurtigruten coming from Tromsö. The wind was so strong they could not guarantee to go into Stamsund harbor. So I left the ship in Svolvaer and took the bus to Leknes.
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Bouquet
I went dumpster diving and found this bouquet waiting for capture. Rich colors join clear patterns and lines. I can almost reach out and pick it but use a camera instead to keep for the ages.
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Water Screen
A cascading water wall turns an ordinary street scene into an abstract. altered reality. Wonderful repeating textures morph light and objects into a pattern that delights my eye. A small clearing gives substance to a sole walker in that other world. She has no idea what kind of wonder surrounds her.
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Pay Attention
Reflections and silhouettes create a bit of mystery. No composite here. Just shooting what I see. Bold shapes and lines - strong black against softer shade all add visual interest. Nice weighting with details and open spaces. Simple color tones let the content speak clearly without color disruption. If you don't hear it, that's okay. It called out to me and I answered.
Not a composite - as shot :-)
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Storm at Sea
Beautiful light; wonderful shapes that repeat in a pattern; brilliant drama in color. All conspire to created a visual piece that calls for closer study. A single frame. No layers added. It is as shot with a tiny bump in saturation.
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LOFOTEN FEBRUARY 2018
Every single day here is a good day for photographers!
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She walked through the color spotlights painting the cathedral next to Washington park and so the light painted her. Clothing and hair reflect back deep hues of the night. The backdrop, with its geometric designs adds interest and provides a nice frame as she passes through. She forms an X of interest with her arm and moving coat. An apparition of the night.
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BETTER LARGE View On Black
I normally hate cars as photo objects - they ruin street perspectives. But in this case it worked somehow. and in this i think as well
Good Morning Tuesday! ☕✨
What a calm and dreamy start to the day
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Hi! I’m Tonny Frøyen — I chase the wild, the still, and all the magic in between. Every photo tells a story, and I'm here for it.
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Took a quick snowshoeing trip overlooking Donner Lake last Friday. I shot these few snaps at the top up by the old train trestles. It was a perfect afternoon and I'm ready to hit the fresh mountain snow again after the next storm.
The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE. ~ Ernst Haas
Taken @ Labrador Park Singapore
Under a Golden Canopy
ICM, intentional camera movement, adds a bit of mystery and saturated color to this passageway. Gold and blue join forces to add energy. Patterns reinforce. Color decorates shapes and defines space. Spatial relationships are strong. It's easy to see they are walking in grandeur.
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Parco Talenti was all kinds of peaceful — golden light, silhouettes, and that perfect hush before night falls.
Mother Nature flexing her soft side 💫
📍Parco Talenti, Rome
️ March 25, 2025
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The Painted Hills of Eastern Oregon
John Day Fossil Bed, Mitchell Oregon
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Background Mountain - Mt. Shukstan
June 4, 2016
At top of Mount Baker (Lummi: Qwú’mə Kwəlshéːn; Nooksack: Kw’eq Smaenit or Kwelshán), also known as Koma Kulshan or simply Kulshan, is an active[9] glaciated andesitic stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc and the North Cascades of Washington in the United States. Mount Baker has the second-most thermally active crater in the Cascade Range after Mount Saint Helens.
About 31 miles (50 km) due east of the city of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Mount Baker is the youngest volcano in the Mount Baker volcanic field. While volcanism has persisted here for some 1.5 million years, the current glaciated cone is likely no more than 140,000 years old, and possibly no older than 80-90,000 years. Older volcanic edifices have mostly eroded away due to glaciation.
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Time Keeps on Slipping
A bridge railing giving way to harsh weather loses its paint to the elements. Brilliant sun casts a diagonal shadow to give more drama to the strong colors. An hourglass of sorts - at least to my eye. I love finding little treasures in unexpected places and capturing them.
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