February 22, 2016

I bought a lens to take to Ireland in June.  It is a Tokina 11-16mm F2.8 (Duh!!!) wide angle lens.  I took two pictures from in front of the kitchen sink looking into the living area.  The other lens is a Tamron 17-50 mm f2.8 (again...Duh!!!).

Both photos were shot at the widest angle possible for the respective lens; 11mm for the Tokina and 17mm for the Tamron and from the same location.  Notice how much more detail is in the photo shot with the Tokina 11-16 lens.

11mm

17mm 

Doesn't Linda do a nice job of decorating?

February 20, 2016

Post processing photographs is not for everyone.  I have seen many great photos taken on an iPhone.  It is quick, it is easy, and it is produces instant gratification, which is why we take photos, regardless of with what the photo was taken.

Photography is my hobby.  It used to be tennis and golf and as such, I always tried to take them to a higher level.  Post processing is the next higher level for me.  Added to that, I love learning new software and getting the most out of it, as well as the results that they produce.

Moving on..., the first picture is of Dick's Creek and is under exposed.  It has set untouched for a few years until this morning.  The second photo has been processed in Lightroom.  The processing brought out more detail, particularly the young man jumping of the bank into the pool below the falls.  It made a useless photo useful.

February 16, 2016

I have always liked this photo, which was taken in Highlands, NC.  I posted this some time ago and have always said that if your Ford gives out, you can use is for a planter...

My other reason for liking it is that this photo preserves history.  The truck and the antiques shop in the background are no longer there.  The owner retired and sold the truck.  I miss seeing it there when we drive by.

February 8, 2016

Cloudland Canyon is located just Southwest of Chattanooga, TN with many tails to hike.  The view of the rim for the main area is wonderful.  One of the trails, The Waterfalls Trail, which leads to Hemlock Falls and Cherokee Falls is described as "a paved section, at the main overlook, and progresses into the canyon along a 40-degree slope. Most of the trail consists of gravel, and a 600-step staircase."  The best time to hike the trail is in the springtime, when the weather is cooler and the water confluence is heavier.  We did it in the summer...

Hemlock Falls

Cherokee Falls

The Rim

The following picture is from the top of the center staircase at the General Woods Inn, where we stayed.  Highly recommended and a real, live U.S. Army General.

February 4, 2016

I am enjoying going through old photos, some of which having been overlooked due to others shots taken at that time. 

For example, the Sunflowers at the intersection of Route 9 and Majors Road in Cumming, GA.  Most pictures that I have seen, including my own, have an old barn in the background, which is to the left of this picture.  The glow of the early morning sun caught my eye today.  The picture with the barn is very nostalgic, however, I feel serene as I look at this composition.

The second photo is of Falls River Park, in downtown Greenville, SC, which is about 2 hours from Atlanta.  Greenville is a great day trip or weekend.  The picture was taken from a curved suspension bridge.

I mentioned recently regarding the memories that came to mind when looking at older photos, only now the realize the memories are a wonderful way to relax and enjoy some quiet time.