March 30, 2012

Vogogna

March 30, 2012

Vogogna

Vogogna

Italy (2012)


I had to be ready to get this picture, I took it from the train on the way back to Geneva. I had spotted this scene last fall on the same train ride back from a conference, but that time I didn't know it was coming. It's best I can do with the window glare and such. I know your not supposed to take "good" pictures from moving vehicles, but I think the view is kind of unique from this spot, and the only way I would get it otherwise is to stand on the train tracks, and this is a pretty busy rail line, about to head under the Simplon pass. What I'm trying to say is that this is probably the best I'm going to get.

March 29, 2012

Springy

March 29, 2012

Blossoms

Blossoms

Switzerland (2012)


The blossoms started popping last week around here, if I'm not quick I won't get any pictures!

March 26, 2012

Three from Como

March 26, 2012

We went to Como this weekend, it was a really nice get away. The food was fabulous, the city and people were wonderful. The weather was great (there was even a little thunder)! Here are three pictures I took:

Tile Roof

Tile Roof

Como, Italy (2012)


Vending Machine at Night

Vending Machine at Night

Como, Italy (2012)


Reflections

Reflections

Como, Italy (2012)

March 18, 2012

Pond in Winter

March 18, 2012

These are a few pictures of the pond near by, just after the long cold snap ended.

Pond in Winter (1/5)

Pond in Winter (1/5)

France (2012)


Pond in Winter (2/5)

Pond in Winter (2/5)

France (2012)


Pond in Winter (3/5)

Pond in Winter (3/5)

France (2012)


Pond in Winter (4/5)

Pond in Winter (4/5)

France (2012)


Pond in Winter (5/5)

Pond in Winter (5/5)

France (2012)


March 10, 2012

Some things I saw in the woods

March 10, 2012

I've decided to embrace the lack of color in the region and season, and work on some black and white pictures.

The light has been really spectacular the last couple of days. I guess it's getting to be spring time. I'll go for another walk tonight, probably in the same woods to see what I see. These were all at 35mm focal length (on a DX/crop body), today I'll try with my other lens, a zoom, but at 24mm.

Forest

Forest

France (2012)


Pathway

Pathway

France (2012)


Trees for the Forest

Trees for the Forest

France (2012)


Ray of light (I)

Ray of Light (I)

France (2012)


These are all LR4 (not beta) conversions. I'm looking at Nik Silver Efex Pro 2, but right now it doesn't agree with LR4, too new I guess. When they are cooperating I'll give the trial another go.

March 3, 2012

Sunset

March 3, 2012

Tree Branches at Sunset

Tree branches at sunset

Switzerland (2012)


I'm still struggling with finding my photographic vision, what it is that I see for my photography. Perhaps it will be a long time before I find that, but it is discouraging at times.

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