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Mono Lake on Christmas Eve
The remaining light in the sky was fading fast. Even after I switched the 10-stop ND filter to 3-stop, it took 45 seconds to take the shot that I liked in terms of exposure.
Once the subtle pink of the Earth’s Shadow was completely gone, the world turned blue. And I thought that the saturation would fade soon, and it would leave the world with nothing but grey and black.
I don’t know why but the blue reminded me of 37° 2 le main (37.2°C in the morning), aka Betty Blue. Quite melancholic about the past.
The evening of solitude allowed me to look back at another year fading into a distant memory.
PROLOGUE: A 2 hours flight from Manila, Sarangani Peninsula lies in lower basin of Mindanao island.It has been a while since I did some serious landscape shoot. Finally a chance to be alone with the sea.
More than a year has past since I last visited this place, with more than 3,000 kms of coastal area facing the mighty Celebes sea. My last visit has enabled me to capture memorable landscapes that have given me awards and recognitions. Truly this revisit is special.
A 45 minutes travel from Gensan, I set out to capture hopefully, enduring and timeless landscapes.
Blessed with a golden light and mighty winds with crashing waves, it was a perfect scene.
These are my takes on my first day in this landscape utopia. Please see latest uploads.
"THREE KINGS"
Many versions of a mangrove tree silhouetting in a glorious sunset have been captured...this is my own version, with almost 2 minute exposure in fleeting light.
SEASCAPES #2 - WHEN TIME FLIES
Lacanau, Aquitaine, France
I took this photo on a day where the light was not good for some dramatic skies etc. To get this effect I used a long exposure time and moved the camera from left to the right horizontally. To get some stones on the exposure I first did not move the camera for a few seconds ... so they would be visible in the final image.
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SEASCAPES #2 - DEVIL IN THE SKY
This photo is not a composite! I only dodged and burned the face a bit so it has more contrast. But it was there as you see it! I have no idea what the square in the devils mouth is...amazing clouds that day in Lacanau Ocean.
Shot with the Sony Deutschland A7R3, Rollei C5i tripod.
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Mono Lake on Christmas Eve
I walked over to the next spot and started composing a shot. It was getting dark fast, which means it was getting cold fast too.
The water was calm though, and I was able to capture the scene with clear reflections. Of course, they were not complete mirror like reflections. But the contrast against the rough texture of the rocks was quite pleasing.
Once I got a couple of shots that I wanted, I got up and started walking over to the next spot.
Mono Lake, CA
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Surfma took me to all the cool spots! This was another one on my list. It was very cold, and very windy out there ... but we stayed well past sunset. She got a most excellent shot of me: "The Lone Photographer" ... and it was explored!! How cool is that?
This is a long exposure shot ... and I got quite a few ... but I liked the framing in this particular shot the best. I'm still working on the rest of that photoshoot ... some really nice ones with the sunset nested in the rocks. Most of the sliding on this image was to lighten up the image {it was way too dark}.
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Project 365
Wednesday • June 2, 2010
I celebrated my birthday today (the last year in my 4th Decade of Life)! I have to say it won't go down as the most memorable. Sometimes, events in life are unfolding, that birthdays tend to take a back seat, especially for us older folks!!
I didn't get a photo for the day so I pulled this from our bike ride trip on Sunday. That was such a wonderful day and I think I'd like to commemorate this day with something that has recently made me happy.
There’s something magical about sunsets—the way they paint the sky with hues of gold, crimson, and indigo, turning the ordinary into something extraordinary.
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There's a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they're absolutely free. Don't miss so many of them
Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe. Nice late afternoon light on this water fountain close to the Cathedral in Tarragona.
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When the museum architecture is as inspiring as this, what’s exhibited has to be grand. The Joslyn did not disappoint. Omaha, Nebraska. Sister is on 49/50 states before the 31st anniversary of her 29th birthday in June ‘26.
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.
France September 2017...Lacanau beach
START of surf
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Taken during that magic hour after the sun has set ... a lonely sentinel standing guard as one last figure walks the beach. *happy sigh* wishing I was there ... wishing that was me!
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Down to earth then sinks the sun ♫
Back in 2018, it was my 1st time visiting the beautiful town of Baler and I got to capture this special view.
I uploaded this to Flickr awhile ago but never posted it! Even now, when I walk about, it still looks like autumn around here. It is so ridiculously warm today (81°). I feel like I'm on another planet.
Sorry in advance to all you folk who suffered through the polar vortex. I really am envious of the snowy photos .... but not the bitter cold temps! Still no snow in the mountains around here. Never did get to take Sammy out sledding :(
Hope everyone is enjoying their Tuesday!
Van Ness and CA
Timeless cablecars plow the streets of San Francisco collecting time and memories along the way. A collage of parts join to tell a story of passing moments.
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Another one that shows this magical light you get in norther Norway.
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A sudden burst of autumn color breaking through the shadows. I stumbled across this young maple cluster right as a stray beam of afternoon light sliced through the deep forest canopy, creating a natural spotlight against the dark undergrowth.
Morning light at Serón
[This is a series of photos that I took while backpacking Torres del Paine. I tried to take as many photos as possible, but it rained so much more than I had ever anticipated, so it was not possible. Itt was extremely windy, so a combination of both rain and wind made it difficult to shoot while actually hiking.]
I did not know if the wooden wagon was even in use. It was there when I arrived there from Central for the first time, and even later when I returned from Dickson after failing to go over the pass due to waist deep snow, it was still there. Well, I definitely didn’t see a single horse or a cow there.
My mind was racing. I had to compose a shot before the light faded. And the wagon had to be part of it. While completely mesmerized by the color palettes that unfolding before my eyes, I had to make sure that the shot was worth composing.
I snapped a shot, but I wasn’t sure.
And took another.
And that was it. I was already looking for the next subject that I could place in the foreground.
I did minimal sliding here {sharpening & levels in Snapseed}, nature slid it way more impressively than I ever could!! I polled the family for a one word description. Examples were surreal, otherworldly and Daliesque. That last word seemed to cover it best!
This is an unusual shot because of the pool of water fronting the sea. A sand replenishment operation has reshaped the beach carrying the sand down the shoreline with the in and outgoing tides. The pool of water is one result ... displaying some spectacular reflections!!!! I have had no opportunity to check out the Nikon shots ... so I give you the iPhone shot!!
I'm taking Jack back to school this morning ... will be back to check out all your sliders this evening!! Happy Sliders Sunday Folks! Hope everyone has a great Sunday!