Dramatic Sky

Over the last year I've taken a keen interest in clouds. Especially when a storm is moving in or clearing out. The lighting combined with the clouds for usually a brief moment can provide a spectacular scene. Last week we were socked in with rain. This scene lasted about two minutes then it was all blue sky's. And I was lucky enough to be outside.

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Nick

Flower Close up

My bought these bulb type flowers at Market a couple of week's ago. I keep forgetting there name's. The last several day's it has felt like spring has sprung with all of these flowers popping out. I spent the shooting this one try different backgrounds, types of light and techniques. Here I a 30 sec exposure at f-45. During the exposure I rolled the lens in and out of focus to get this soft look to it.

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Nick

Fern Macro

I've really enjoyed some of my macro experiments. Most of the time though it doesn't work out but it's an on going learning experience. Fern's are a fascinating subject especially in the woods if you can avoid poison ivy that grows around them. I've really become a fan of the spores that grow on the back of there leaves. This leaf I cut out of my backyard and set up a little studio in my office to shoot it. It was too cold outside. Hope you enjoy

Nick

Seeing & Photographing

"Seeing is not enough; you have to feel what you photograph."

--Andre Kertesz

One of my goals throughout this year I want to do a lesson/blog. Not only does it keep my own mind sharp but also it helps other people out. I plan on doing this once a month. As a Photographer you need to see what your photographing and determine the best way to translate it in to an image. Now there's a number of things that I'll get into later on this year that you have to take into consideration: exposure, lighting, depth of field, etc. Seeing what your photographing is important but you also have to feel what your shooting. Shoot what moves you: people, wildlife, sunsets etc. Being prepared helps with being in the right place at the right time as well as being familiar with your subject helps bring out a great image. Go out and scout and area out ahead of time. Also what plays along with seeing is how to best bring out your subject: framing converging lines etc.

One of my favorite shots to take during the fall foliage season is a shot with leaves on a rock with the water going around them. If there was no water the shot is a very good one. Everyday I go out to my back yard and look at the Lancaster skyline. It's a familiar scene about a month ago the dark clouds provided a great background to the direct light.

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Nick