Posts for: LMG
Dec 18, 2023 11:40:47 #
Sea Lions, Blue Footed Booby, and a Mocking bird. All shots from last week in the Galapagos. It was the most exhausting but rewarding trips I have ever taken. My wife and I went friends from Prescott and a couple grade school buddies and their wives.
When I was a kid my mom gave me a Jacques Coustou book that had a section on the Galapagos. She had high hopes I would become a marine biologist. That never happened but I always remained fascinated by Islands. Last year for Christmas I received a Galapagos book from my daughter. Possibly a sign but a year ago I would have never imagined I would get there, let alone physically handle it. And last week I was able to swim with Sea turtles, Sea lions, Penguins and assorted fish. Thousands of pictures, videos, and millions of memories.
When I was a kid my mom gave me a Jacques Coustou book that had a section on the Galapagos. She had high hopes I would become a marine biologist. That never happened but I always remained fascinated by Islands. Last year for Christmas I received a Galapagos book from my daughter. Possibly a sign but a year ago I would have never imagined I would get there, let alone physically handle it. And last week I was able to swim with Sea turtles, Sea lions, Penguins and assorted fish. Thousands of pictures, videos, and millions of memories.
Dec 8, 2023 21:49:02 #
Reuss Griffiths wrote:
Powerful images! The way you tell the story, it sounds like it was serendipity but based on the results, I don't think so. Clearly you recognized the possibilities and took advantage of them with great skill. Good Job, Good Show!
Thank you Reuss. I did take advantage of the sunset, but had envisioned something totally different. As for the great skill, you would be surprised how many dumb mistakes and wasted opportunities I have had. A lot is persistence and trying to shoot something daily something is bound to look good.
Dec 8, 2023 21:37:23 #
Laramie wrote:
These shots were taken past the actual Thumb Butte where the road turns to dirt and sign that warns it is a primitive road. I think you are talking about the hiking trail up to the Butte. I have taken the dirt path up and the paved path down. The dirt path can be slippery because of the loose dirt and rock, but the paved path seemed to be harder on the knees. A good work out either way, and if you were still breathing after your hike your heart is indeed good.Did you take the paved path or the dirt path? I took the paved path once a few years ago and discovered my heart was good. The path feels like this: /
Dec 8, 2023 21:25:43 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Beautiful shots. I've passed that turn-off many times and each time was tempted to drive down the road. But I never have. One fellow stopped me from going by saying that my car wasn't suitable for the road and I'd likely get hung up. Another fellow told me there was nothing to see once there, and that deterred me once. You've been there. What say you?
Thanks, We were in a Mazda suv which has a little ground clearance and had no trouble. As for nothing to see, I think there are a lot of opportunities for good shots, it just takes a bit of walking around to get a good angle. The place wasn't teaming with wildlife but I was there midday, I would have liked more time to take a sunrise and dusk shot. My take on getting a good shot is that there are opportunitys anywhere you are at. And the difference between a good and great shot is just a few steps.
Dec 6, 2023 20:44:55 #
Cany143 wrote:
Been there, but not in a lot --as in, 'those times when all there was was film' --of years. Been past any number of times in between, but was always more intent on getting elsewhere than returning there. Is there anything left of the old tv/movie set itself???
Never got to it so I don't know if its still there. First time in the area, we stopped on the way to Kanab. I will have to take the trip up 89 when I have more time than a few hours.
Dec 6, 2023 19:26:58 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Superb shots! Are these focus stacks??
Thanks, No just shot with an A9 with a 2.8 24-70GM. It handles harsh light better than I thought it would. I would have shot more if I knew.
Dec 6, 2023 19:03:00 #
On our way from Page AZ to Kanab Utah we stopped off at Old Paria to check out the old western set. We ended up driving along dusty roads midday. I hate taking pictures in harsh light but we were passing though so I made the best of it. My favorite tree growning up was the Weeping Willow, but I now I am fond of the Juniper tree. They are so gnarly and twisted. Sort of like being old, which I am.
Dec 6, 2023 16:35:46 #
JimBart wrote:
Great captures Really enjoy them
I’ve always wondered what cameras and what settings are used in taking these type of pics. Where is the focus point. You care to share I would appreciate it?
I’ve always wondered what cameras and what settings are used in taking these type of pics. Where is the focus point. You care to share I would appreciate it?
I used a Sony A1 with a 14mmGM lens. I tried a few different apertures. ranging from f3.5 to f11 focusing on the closest curve. Shutter speeds ranged from 6 sec to (1/40 sec for the handheld shot) I compensated with jacking up the ISO. I shot everything on a mini tripod in the furthest corner of the chamber from the subject I could, except for the second shot, that was hand held . I tried longer shots but people got in them There was no reason to shoot at f11 I could have gotten away with a wider aperture, but it was dark and rushed so I wasn't checking my shots. Main take away would be to bring a tiny tripod, keep to the back of the group and shoot the part of the canyon everyone just passed through. I hope that made sense.
Dec 6, 2023 09:31:16 #
Barre wrote:
Your pictures have put Page AZ on my bucket list of places to go
I would suggest going during the off season and taking 89 to Kanab. The terrain changes drastically and there are many canyons to explore.
Dec 6, 2023 09:26:38 #
jrvinson45 wrote:
Very nice, both of them. A couple of steps and about a minute in time can make a large difference, but if you hadn’t taken the second one, would you still have been happy? Personally, I don’t think I would have thought of taking a ride on a road with that name… sounds as if it might have a few “kinks” in it.🤓
Thanks Jrvinson, there was a sign that said "Caution Primitive Road". I have never been known for making wise choices. I have a tendency to take the road less traveled.
Dec 5, 2023 12:14:58 #
Barn Owl wrote:
It could look pretty cool. Long exposure time though, they don't allow flashes or tripods in the Antelope Slot Canyons. I found a loop hole though, I used my table stands to do my long exposures. Oddly the table stands looked just like mini tripods.LMG, Very impressive work and thanks for your post. I would agree on the positive factor there are no people in your images. One has to wonder, if it were still legal to do so, what a full moon lighting might do in the Slot Canyon. 
Dec 5, 2023 12:09:17 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Beautiful. I love pictures of Antelope Canyon. When did you go?
I went there about a month ago, the second week of November. It is a lot less crowded than during the spring and summer
Dec 5, 2023 09:07:04 #
Steve O wrote:
Some local wildlife that occasionally come to visit, we enjoy watching them.
Excellent wildlife shots, nicely done Steve
Dec 5, 2023 09:05:01 #
Dec 5, 2023 09:04:02 #
I first intended to zoom in on the hills for a sunset, and was all set to find high elevation to clear the tree line. I ran out of time and stamina climbing up from the road so I swapped lenses to a 14mm and shot the first dead tree I could find. It gets pretty dark quickly in the Prescott National Forest and I had left the trail. Fortunately I had siri find my car because I have a lousy sense of direction.
