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Over the past several years, I've visited Banff National Park many times on my trips to Canada. But it was Yoho National Park that I first enjoyed and appreciated the beauty of the rivers and mountains in British Columbia. I had a chance a few years prior to visit but wasn't as knowledgeable on photography having just bought an SLR camera. Years later, I was so looking forward to this chance to not only capture images but to soak in these beautiful views that I've recalled from so many years ago. That's the story behind this image of Natural Bridge. The waters of the Kicking Horse River are flowing by with large rocks boulders all around. All around are the towering and sweeping spires of evergreen trees. And then far off in the distance were mountain peaks with blue skies and clouds above.
I did the initial work with Capture NX2 and then exported a tiff image into Color Efex Pro 4 and used a recipe that I've come up with earlier that did a few things with structure, contrast and tone adjustment. Overall, it brought out a slightly lower exposure feel even though the image was captured in the mid afternoon sunlight.
Another image from a summer trip up to the North Cascades. I really was hoping for a few colorful sunsrises/ sets, but only found a bit of color. No matter, it was great to be back in one of my favorite ranges in the lower 48's.
Kurpark Bad Oeynhausen, Ostwestfalen, Germany. Bad Oeynhausen is a nice little town in East Westphalia, famous as a spa centre for more than a century. My favourite place in town is the Kurpark (spa gardens) with beautiful garden architecture and historical buildings of the early days of the spa era.
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SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7 (all shots with this lens till 95% with aperture at 2.0)
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Here's another shot from that stormy, rainy afternoon and evening in Venice last Saturday. As I mentioned, the day began mainly how it ended: wet, windy, and gross but there was enough of a break in mid afternoon to convince me it was worth checking out. The last time I came here when it was extremely overcast, there was a more consistent cloud cover that wasn't as interesting as this. It was a solid sky of gray and bluish clouds and the light that poked through was extremely bright and poured through the openings with very little shape. It also remained dry that day and there was virtually no wind at all. Saturday was the opposite.
It's been rare that I've come here to shoot and the clouds behind me on the shore have been dark enough to affect the overall reflection but that happened this time. The storm at sea wasn't isolated just in front of me. Winds and rain pushed in all directions and made the trip a lot more difficult than any of the other visits here. The rain seemed to actively avoid whichever direction I aimed the umbrella and wiping the lens constantly messed up the flow I normally have. I chose this exact spot for the reasons visible in this shot: it was the largest burst of light and color out to sea and also the biggest stretch of undisturbed reflective shoreline. The higher than normal tide wiped away many of the areas I typically set up by and I wasted some of the precious little light wandering down the beach towards Santa Monica in search of reflections.
The light on the day shifted between bluer skies and golden yellow/orange hues more in the direction of the Santa Monica mountains (to the right and out of frame of this) but was darker here and East towards the direction of the Venice Pier and Marina Del Ray which was further and further away from the little sunlight. Most of the shots I took were either right here in this spot or facing the mountains because it simply got too dark to use faster shutter speeds anywhere there wasn't visible sunlight. This is probably the first time I've been here and didn't take a single shot of the Pier and I also didn't stick around until after dark like usual.
This is a 2 frame panorama which has become my favorite way to present a scene of cloudy Venice. As always, I had the tripod about 18 inches off the ground and tried to incorporate as much of the reflection as I could. I would've benefited probably from moving a little to the right so the perspective would be a tad better but I was thrilled these shots came out pretty well. On the day as a whole, about 30% of my images were entirely out of focus (from what seems to be an issue with my image stabilization) and many more were either too dark or not timed as well as I would've liked. Outside the images that were trash, I ended up with about a dozen captures that I was happy with and showed the full scope of my very weird, quick 1 hour at a completely empty beach.
WHEN & WHERE
Venice Beach
Venice, California
November 26th, 2016
SETTINGS
Canon T4i
EF-S 18-135mm IS STM
@18mm
f/6.3
1/13th second
CPL
We have snow! It's 14 degrees outside and the hopefully the snow is here to stay. It brightens things up so much that even on a cold and stormy day it seems warm and wonderful.
The fog rolled in last night. I woke up this morning and stayed outside for a long while in it.
p.s. bet you can't spot all three butterflies....
A distant view of British Columbia's Muncho Lake. Even though it was the first of September the fall foliage was popping nicely.
Its name is derived from the Kaska language in which "muncho" translates as "big water." Not what the name may infer these days......;-) Thanks Snow for the inquiry.
Enjoy a wonderful Friday!
Richardson's Ground Squirrel (Citellus richardsonii) feeding along the edge of the roadway on the prairie grassland region south of Leader, Saskatchewan, Canada.
This small mammal is the primary food source for a number of predatory species including the Swainson's Hawk and high numbers of prey usually result in increased production of predatory birds such as hawks.
20 May, 2016.
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Waiting for the bus with my kids one morning, I looked outside and noticed the Japanese maple in my neighbors yard was literally sparkling. After I got my kids on the bus, I ran over to get a few shots. Those crazy, fluctuating New England temps had the ice on the tree melting, dripping to the tips of the branches and re-freezing in little ice balls. The little ice balls glittered and gleamed in the rising sunlight. Please view large ;-)
Have a wonderful Tuesday, my friends!
Keeping with my posting some of my Trucks on Thursday:
Found in small town Iowa - not even sure if the place behind is still in business - the N in the name was faded - but it was certainly a great set-up for this old blue truck parked outside. I guess they fixed tractors and small engines and the tow truck is used for hauling that equipment.
This is located in Bankhead National Forest and is the outflow of Caney Creek Falls. This is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. Photos of the Falls will follow.
UPDATE: (Aug. 20, 2006) - I submitted this photo, along with two others, to Outdoor Photographer Magazine's online editor and it was selected to be displayed on their site in the Alabama section. You can see it here:
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Heron and coots.
Juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron.
These birds stand still at the water's edge and wait to ambush prey, mainly at night or early morning. They primarily eat small fish, crustaceans, frogs, aquatic insects, small mammals and small birds. During the day they rest in trees or bushes. N. n. hoactli is more gregarious outside the breeding season than the nominate race.
The American Coot (Fulica americana) is a bird of the family Rallidae, inhabiting wetlands and open water bodies.
The American Coot measures 34–43 cm (13–17 in) in length and 58–71 cm (23–28 in) across the wings. Adults have a short thick white bill and white frontal shield, which usually has a reddish-brown spot near the top of the bill between the eyes. Body mass in females ranges from 427 to 628 g (0.94 to 1.38 lb) and in males from 576 to 848 g (1.27 to 1.87 lb).
Balboa Lake.Los Angeles. California.
...And for the record...Those birds were actually there!
Mahone Bay is a bay located on the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, Canada along the eastern end of Lunenburg County.
Opening south directly onto the Atlantic, its eastern shore is formed by the Aspotogan Peninsula and its western shore is formed by the First Peninsula (of Lunenburg). The Chester Peninsula juts several kilometres into Mahone Bay at roughly its midpoint.
The bay's geological history differs from its eastern neighbour, St. Margarets Bay, in that Mahone Bay shows a greater variety of soils and bedrock. Numerous glacial drumlins on the western shore near the towns of Mahone Bay and Lunenburg have resulted in small-scale farming operations.
Mahone Bay also differs from St. Margarets Bay in that it is dotted with innumerable small and medium-sized islands throughout its waters. The shelter provided by these islands, along with the summer southwesterly flow, led to the scenery around Mahone Bay becoming a tourist attraction in itself. Today the towns of Chester and Mahone Bay have become a destination for cruising in pleasure yachts. A scenic provincial park at Graves Island just east of Chester is a popular camping destination.
The view across the harbour of its three prominent churches (Anglican, Lutheran, and United) has appeared on many postcards and calendars.
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At the cemetery outside the old church of Dädesjö - the iron cross probably dates to the (late) 19th century.
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Grey Wagtail - Motacilla Cinerea
May 29, 2015
"Things do not happen. Things are made to happen." - John F. Kennedy
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It was a busy day away from the office and if I'm going to be honest I didn't manage to get through half of what I had wanted to do.
There was a point during the day that I sort said "meh" to myself about the list and went out to sit in the sunshine and enjoy the day.
Rumour has it that tomorrow is supposed to be gray and rainy, so I figured it would be wiser to spend as much of today outside as possible and work my way through the chores tomorrow.
Anyway, hope everyone has had a good day.
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I wish I could control time, and don´t lose it. That I could replay the great ones, delete the bad ones and save the precious ones. But that is impossible, or is it. I have the gift to save them, and remember them through pictures.
Guess what, guess what!! Yesterday my new lens came, my new 50mm f1.4..omg..omg. I LOVE IT. He and Bernt (my camera) is getting along so well <3 I have named him Mockinglens..hehe :P
So I have thought about doing something outside the 52, and here it is. I love taking pictures like thís :)
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Just dashed up to Yosemite with some friends a whim for a weekend of winter wonderland. We shot sunrises on 4 hours of sleep when it was -4F outside, realfeel -18...and wouldn't have given it up for anything.
I thought I'd seen it all after I shot Midwinter Night's Dream last January, but yesterday morning's color, light, fresh snow, and crepuscular rays just left me humbled and speechless.
Yeah, I had a 20-page paper due tonight and three finals in the next three days.
...so what? I will let nothing stand between me and my dreams!!
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Top left Shrewsbury School was founded by Edward VI in 1552 following the dissolution of two ecclesiastical colleges in the town. In its original incarnation the school was sited not outside the loop of the River Severn as it is today, but within its boundary, where it occupied a number of black and white houses.
In marked contrast to this prosperity Shrewsbury’s fortunes were reversed during the civil war period and eighteenth century, with a decrease in pupil numbers. It was not until 1798 and the accession of headmaster Samuel Butler that Shrewsbury’s fortunes were revived. Butler, a renowned classical scholar, founded the classical reputation of the school; although this did not suit a certain pupil named Charles Darwin,
Development of the school site continued throughout the twentieth-century with a boathouse, new library and series of boarding houses amongst the many additions.
The first Pengwern Boathouse was jointly rented with Shrewsbury School on the site of the present school boathouse. The name Pengwern was chosen as a Shrewsbury Rowing Club then existed, but was short-lived, being last recorded in 1876.
The present site of Pengwern's clubhouse was purchased in 1880. The following year a new 3-storey "half-timbered" clubhouse was completed, still the centre part of the existing building, generally accepted as being virtually unrivalled architecturally, and having a superb position opposite the Quarry Park the site of the famous Shrewsbury Flower Show.
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Bringing Burj Khalifa to life required a combination of visionary ideals and solid science. In the process, the project amassed an awe-inspiring number of facts, figures, and statistics.
World Records
At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds the following records:
Tallest building in the world
Tallest free-standing structure in the world
Highest number of stories in the world
Highest occupied floor in the world
Highest outdoor observation deck in the world
Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world
Tallest service elevator in the world
Tallest of the Supertall
Not only is Burj Khalifa the world’s tallest building, it has also broken two other impressive records: tallest structure, previously held by the KVLY-TV mast in Blanchard, North Dakota, and tallest free-standing structure, previously held by Toronto’s CN Tower. The Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has established 3 criteria to determine what makes a tall building tall. Burj Khalifa wins by far in all three categories.
Height to architectural top
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the architectural top of the building. This includes spires, but does not include antennae, signage, flagpoles or other functional-technical equipment. This measurement is the most widely used and is used to define the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat rankings of the Tallest Buildings in the World.
Highest occupied floor
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the highest continually occupied floor within the building. Maintenance areas are not included.
Height to tip
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the highest point of the building, irrespective of material or function of the highest element. This includes antennae, flagpoles, signage and other functional-technical equipment.
Wootton Station with number 8, (Freshwater) Just uncoupled to run the loop to take the train back to Havenstreet.
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During winter time, when sunny day coming you can still have some interesting view to share with. 冬天的湖面別有一番滋味
Taken on our way back from our Grizzly adventure we managed to see a small group of Orcas from the boat....7 transient Orcas 2 of which were young. A great way to end a day.
A humble thank you to all that have been there from the beginning on my Flickr journey and those that may have just joined....I appreciate every view and comment.
I have always loved being outside and enjoying wildlife; it's only in the last few years I have started to take up photography and with anything you need to learn... That is exactly what I have done from many of you over the last couple of years so my gratitude for the tips, feedback, support and humor.
Early last week was the 5 Million views milestone for me; again humbling moment but one I am proud of.
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After a slow start Autumn shooting has finally picked up for me. I spent two days this past weekend in the Gorge and they proved to the most productive for me in a long time. I'll probaby be posting a few images in the next week or so. Just hope everyone's not sick of fall colors by then---- I won't!
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Goldeneye - Bucephala Clangula
Waiting outside the Karachi Sheraton (now Movenpick) to give a tour of the city.
Scanned from a Kodachrome transparency
Traveling to Lux* South Ari Atoll.
Best place in Maldives! Gorgeous beach and an amazing island!
With seaplane transfer the trip is around 25 mins with this view all around.
Go to Lux* South Ari and enjoy every second!
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