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The north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge in the fog, taken from the Marin Headlands a little after sunrise.
I like the softness, the near-monotone look, and the way the top line of the bridge cables runs parallel to the lines of fog above and below. But I may be in the minority on this one - when I showed it to a buddy of mine, he winced and shook his head.
Abstract of corolla, stigmas and stamens of an 'El Capitolio' hibiscus, blooming in all its radiant glory on my office/bedroom windowsill.
This was very much a snapshot. I was cleaning the lens on the camera sitting quietly in my living room when the light from the patio doors made the houseplant leaf come “alive” with green. Took the shot never really expecting to share it but, I have!
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This translucent beauty is a Snow Petrel (Pagodroma nivea). Its scientific name translates as snowy ice-wanderer which is highly appropriate as this species has even been recorded at the South Pole. One interesting thing I noticed was how this inhabitant of the coldest areas tucked its feet into its plumage so there is no sign of them whatsoever in flight. It is reputed to breed further south than any other species of bird. They nest on cliffs in pebble-lined nests and lay a single egg which they incubate for up to 49 days. The chick fledges after a further 49 days. They are long-lived birds (c 20 years) and pair for life. We saw small numbers frequently in the coldest Antarctic waters flying round among the icebergs. But we also saw large flocks sitting round on the icebergs. Getting the exposure right on flying white birds isn't easy. You can just make out the characteristic petrel tube nose at the base of the bill.
This is my first attempt at smoke photography.
To get this shot, I used a technique that I read about on DPS. It took some trial and error but I was worth the effort!
Here is the link to anyone that is interested.
digital-photography-school.com/smoking-allowed-investigat...
You are going to tie your shoelaces by yourself soon.
Strobist info:
RF triggers.
Left side: 33' translucent umbrella. 1/16 power level. Zoom 35mm
Right side: 33' translucent umbrella. 1/8 power level. Zoom 35mm
Right side behind camera: Flash + Snoot. Pointing to the boot.
Stylized in Capture One Pro 8
Lilly taken with a natural background in natural outdoor surroundings. Not as easy as in a studio or with alot of Photoshop.
Indian Point entry to Flandrau State Park in New Ulm, MN.
found this from digging through my summer pics...with the awful drab cold weather, it was a pleasant discovery!