Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Crepuscular Rays, Point Lobos State Reserve, California 2009

Crepuscular Rays, Point Lobos State Reserve, California 2009

1/10 sec at f/22, focal length: 33mm, ISO 100, Aperture Priority, -1 1/3EV compensation - February 7, 2009, 1:57pm PST
Photographed with Canon EOS 20D, EF 17-40mm f/4L, tripod mounted


Earlier this month, my wife and I were able to get over to the coast for a MUCH needed weekend away (thanks sis!). We had the opportunity to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium for free to have appetizers and wine with Kazu, the aquarium's sushi chef, but opted for a hike around Point Lobos instead. I should also mention that if you like sushi and are in Monterey, go to Kazu's restaurant, Sakura. It's right on Lighthouse Ave before it turns into Central. Good sushi from a good soul. More images from this trip to come!
Read More / View Exif / Purchase Prints...

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Winter Sunrise, Gates of the Valley, Yosemite National Park, California 2006

Winter Sunrise, Gates of the Valley, Yosemite National Park, California 2006

1/25, 1/13, 1/6, 0.3, 0.6, & 1.3 sec at f/22, focal length: 18mm, ISO 100 - December 4, 2006 at 9:14am PST
Photographed with Canon EOS 20D, Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II, tripod mounted


ScreenSnapz001W900


While browsing my files last night, I came across these images that I had made, intending to process into an HDR, 2 years ago. But I didn't have Photomatix and I wasn't pleased with the results of using Photoshop's "Merge to HDR". So I finally processed the image last night using Photomatix's latest sofware and I am very pleased with the results. What do you think? Comments welcome below.

Click thru to see the image as it looks fresh out of Photomatix prior to any processing in Photoshop.

_MG_6421_2_3_4_5_6unprocessed

Read More / View Exif / Purchase Prints...

Monday, February 16, 2009

Sojourn of Light VIII

Sojourn of Light VIII

1/13 sec at f/22, focal length: 38mm, ISO 100 - February 1, 2009, 12:25pm PST
Photographed with Canon EOS 20D, EF 17-40mm f/4L, hand held


These images conclude the series I had intended to post a couple of weeks ago of images photographed close to home in less than ideal lighting conditions.

Internet is still down at home and I'm having to post from work....Thanks Bill!

More to come soon from the coast and Yosemite Valley.
Read More / View Exif / Purchase Prints...

Rock Detail at Poison Switch, Fresno River, Ahwahnee, California 2009

Rock Detail at Poison Switch, Fresno River, Ahwahnee, California 2009

1/40 sec at f/22, focal length: 40mm, ISO 100 - February 1, 2009, 11:23am PST
Photographed with Canon EOS 20D, EF 17-40mm f/4L, tripod mounted

Read More / View Exif / Purchase Prints...

Stone Surface at Poison Switch, Fresno River, Ahwahnee, California 2009

Stone Surface at Poison Switch, Fresno River, Ahwahnee, California 2009

1/13 sec at f/32, focal length: 81mm, ISO 100 - February 1, 2009, 10:45am PST
Photographed with Canon EOS 20D, EF 70-200mm f/4L, tripod mounted

Read More / View Exif / Purchase Prints...

Acorns and Oak Tree, Sierra Nevada Foothills, California 2009

Acorns and Oak Tree, Sierra Nevada Foothills, California 2009

1/125 sec at f/11, focal length: 30mm, ISO 800 - February 1, 2009, 12:42pm PST
Photographed with Canon EOS 20D, EF 17-40mm f/4L, hand held

Read More / View Exif / Purchase Prints...