Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Down to Fruita


After driving the park road East through Colorado National Monument, the road drops down to Fruita, Colorado.

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  with Tamron 10-24mm super-wide angle lens.  f/6.3 at 1/500 sec  Aperture Priority   13.0mm  ISO 200  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with finishing with Photoshop Elements 11.

Petroglyph 2


Rock with many petroglyphs at Petroglyph National Monument, New Mexico.  January 20, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/6.3 at 1/1600 sec  Aperture Priority   39.0mm  ISO 400  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with finishing with Photoshop Elements 11.

Monday, December 30, 2013

River, Trail, Lodging


My lodging (Quality Inn & Suites) in Glenwood Springs, CO was along the Colorado River with a bicycle trail along the river.  From my roon I had a view of the river and the trail.
caught this shot between downpours.     October 12, 2012

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/5.6 at 1/100 sec  Aperture Priority   18.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with finishing with Photoshop Elements 11.

Bandelier Ruins


Ruins at Bandelier National Monument, NM    January 23, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/8.0 at 1/80 sec  Aperture Priority   18.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with finishing with Photoshop Elements 11.

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Missiles and Bombs



 Display of missiles and bombs at the National Museum of Nuclear Technology and History in Albuquerque, NM   January 18, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/6.3 at 1/8 sec  Aperture Priority   18.0mm  ISO 800  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with finishing with Photoshop Elements 11.

Caldera in Winter


Valles Caldera in Winter.  Year-around activities at the Valles Caldera National Preserve, Jemez Springs, NM.   January 23, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/8.0 at 1/800 sec  Aperture Priority   18.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with finishing with Photoshop Elements 11.

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Garden Respite


A great place to rest in the garden of Washington Oaks State Park, Florida   December 23, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/5.0 at 1/200 sec  Aperture Priority   18.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with finishing with Photoshop Elements 11.

Live Oak


Live Oak tree at Princess Place Preserve, Palm Coast, Florida  December 27,2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/5.0 at 1/400 sec  Aperture Priority  18.0mm  ISO 200  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro and final processing with Photoshop Elements 11

Friday, December 27, 2013

Ponce de Leon


Memorial to Ponce De Leon at the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park.  St. Augustine, Florida  December 22, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/4.5 at 1/400 sec  Aperture Priority   21.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with finishing with Photoshop Elements 11

Oldest School


Oldest wood school house in the USA St. Augustine, Florida    December 22, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  with Tamron 10-24mm super-wide angle lens   f/4.5 at 1/160 sec  Aperture Priority   16.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with converting to grayscale with Photoshop Elements 11

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Coffee!


Coffee and snack bar in the historic old town section of St. Augustine, Florida    December 22, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/4.5 at 1/200 sec  Aperture Priority   18.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with finishing with Photoshop Elements 11.

Bandelier Loop Trail


The Loop Trail at Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico give visitors a up-close view of the ruins of this once thriving settlement.  January 2, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/11.0 at 1/200 sec  Aperture Priority   55.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with finishing with Photoshop Elements 11.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Mill Top


Mill Top Tavern in old St. Augustine, FL.    December 22, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  with Tamron 10-24mm super-wide angle lens   f/4.5 at 1/200 sec  Aperture Priority   15.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with finishing with Photoshop Elements 11.

Into the Caldera



Personnel access to the Valles Caldera in the Jemas Mountains near Las Alamos, New Mexico.  The Valles Caldera National Preserve hosts activities and functions throughout the year.  January 23, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/7.1 at 1/1250 sec  Aperture Priority   18.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with finishing with Photoshop Elements 11.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Jemez Mountains Sunrise


The sun shining on the top of a peak of the Jemez Mountains near San Ysidro, New Mexico  January 23, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/7.1 at 1/320 sec  Aperture Priority   18.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with finishing with Photoshop Elements 11.

Santa Fe Trail Depression


The depression in the ground here is the location of the old Santa Fe Trail at Fort Union National Monument, New Mexico. In the background is ruins of the fort hospital.  January 25, 2012

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/5.0 at 1/2000 sec  Aperture Priority   20.0mm  ISO 200  (This is another shoot where I was not paying attention of the camera settings!)  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0,  -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with finishing with Photoshop Elements 11.

Monday, December 23, 2013

Battleship Rock


Battleship Rock is located in the Jemez Mountains, NorthCentral New Mexico   Early morning - that bright spot left of center at the edge of the rock is the sun.  January 23, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/7.1 at 1/40 sec  Aperture Priority  20.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with final processing by Photoshow Elements 11

Chainsaw Art


This is one of several chainsaw sculptures at the Montano Trailhead.  Albuquerque, NM
January 16, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/6.3 at 1/160 sec  Aperture Priority  21.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with final processing with Photoshop Elements 11

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Bikin' at Volcanoes


Stopping on a bike ride at Volcanoes area of Petroglyph National Monument, NM.  The bike is my Trek Fuel EX7.  Scandia Mountains and Albuquerque in the background.   February 5, 2012

Canon PowerShot S95  f/5.6 at 1/400 sec  Aperture Priority  6.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.33, 0.33, -1.67 EV).  Processed from RAW with HDR Darkroon Pro 2 and finished with Photoshop Elements 11.

Fort House Ruins - BW


Ruins of one of the officer's home.  Fort Union National Monument, NM    January 25, 2012

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/5.0 at 1/2000 sec  Aperture Priority  18.0 mm  ISO 200  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)  Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with further processing and conversion to greyscale with Photoshop Elements 11

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Inside Bents Old Fort


Inside Bents Old Fort National Historic Site near La Junta, CO   January 25, 2013

Canon EOS rebel T1i with Tamron 10-24mm wide angle lens   f/9.0 at 1/100 sec  11.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)  Processed from RAW with HDR Darkroom 2 Pro and further processing by Photoshop Elements 11

Mechanics Corral - Pano


Panoramic photo of the Mechanics Corral at Fort Union National Monument, NM   January 25, 2012

Canon EOS Rebel T1i   f/5.0 at 1/1600 sec  Aperture Priority  18.0mm  ISO 200  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)  processed from RAW with Photomatix Essentials 3.2 with fishing processing with Photoshop Elements 11.

Monday, November 18, 2013

Camera Setting Errors

As I have been posting photos here on the blog, I have noticed that I have used some strange setting combinations.  If you look at the setting details under the photo, you will see some of them.

I have taken photos with shutter speeds of 1/500,  apertures of F/4.0 and ISO 800, for example.  Shot after shot will be at EV 0.33.  I attribute these from not taking time to properly set the camera and unfamiliarity with the new camera.

Unfamiliarity with the camera is the easier problem to rectify. It just takes time and shooting until it becomes second nature.  With the current kit (body with Tamron 18-200mm lens), the 60D is the camera I use most.

My EOS Rebel T1i has become my back-up camera.  I am considering having my original Rebel converted for IR photography.

Now, as for the settings problems.  A couple things have masked problems with my final photos.  The purchase of the 60D was primarily for the better frame rate for shooting mountain bike race photos.  I set the camera for recording both RAW and L jpg.  I would shoot every rider at basically the same place on the the trail, there were little changes needed.  All I needed to do was to tweak the RAW image and convert to jpg. 

The other photos I take are mostly landscapes.  For landscapes, I prefer bracketed exposures and HDR processing.  The processing software also masks camera setting problems (or should I say "errors").  I can get some damn good results adjusting the sliders in the software.  But, I am sure I could get better results if I took the time a properly set the camera (or at least verified the settings) before taking the shot.

Finally, by taking the time to evaluate the photo and read the EXIF data, I can learn from my mistakes.

Artists Point View


Another view of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River from Artist's Point,  Yellowstone National Park, WY   August 29, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens  f/8.0 at 1/160 sec  Aperture Priority  28.0mm  ISO 160  Three bracketed exposures (+1.67, -0.33, -2.33 EV) processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro and further processing by Photoshop Elements 11

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Bent's Second Floor


View from the second floor of Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, Colorado   January 25, 2013

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/6.3 at 1/500 sec  Aperture Priority  18.0 mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro and further processing by Photoshop Elements 11

Stratification


Rock stratification - North Unit, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota   August 21, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens  f/11.0 at 1/200 sec  Aperture Priority  31.0 mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+1.67, -0.33, -2.33 EV)  Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro.  Further procession with Photoshop Elements 11

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Tent Rocks Slot Canyon


You can hike this slot canyon at Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, NM,  The trail takes you up to the top of the rock formation.   February 1, 2013

Canon EOS Rebel T1i   f/4.0 at 1/320 sec  Aperture Priority  18 mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro.  Further processing by Photoshop Elements 11

Bents Old Fort - BW

View of reconstructed Bents Old Fort National Historic Site near La Junta, CO    January 25, 2013

Canon EOS REBEL T1i   f/9.0 at 1/200 sec  Aperture Priority  23.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)  Processed from RAW by Photomatix Essentials 3.2 with further processing by Photoshop Elements 11

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Soaring Rock Formation


Looking up at the rock formations - Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, NM   February 1, 2013

Canon EOS Rebel T1i   f/4.5 at 1/800 sec  Aperture Priority  29.0 mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.-, 0.0, -2.0 EV) processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with further processing by Photoshop Elements 11

Toad Stool?


Saw this unusual formation in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park ND.  I did not see any sign with any explanation.  A slab of cap stone over softer sandstone, make me think of toad stools. Would appreciate anyone telling me the name of this formation or type of formation.   August 21, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens  f.10.0 at 1/160 sec  Aperture Priority.  68.0mm  ISO 100  Processed with Adobe Camera Raw at three exposure levels (+2.0, 0.0. -2.0 EV) combined in HDR Darkroom 2 Pro and finish processed in Photoshop Elements 11.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

A Tent Rock


One of the "tent" rocks at Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, NM  February 1, 2013

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/11.0 at 1/125 sec  Aperture Priority  49.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro and with further processing with Photoshop Elements 11

Stockade Ruins - BW


Stockade ruins, Fort Union National Monument, NM   January 25, 2012

Canon EOS Rebel T1i  f/5.0 at 1/2500 sec  Aperture Priority  20.0mm  ISO 200   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro.  Converted to grayscale by Photoshop Elements 11

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Wild Goose Island


That little island in St. Mary Lake is Wild Goose Island.  Glacier National Park, Montana  August 23, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens  f/8.0 at 1/125 set  Aperture Priority  18.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) processed from RAW with HDR Darkroom 2 Pro and further processing by Photoshop Elements 11

Cannon Ball Trail


Cannon Ball Concretions sandstone wall and trail - Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit.  August 21, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm Lens  f/11.0 at 1/160 sec  Aperture Priority  18mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) processed by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with furhter processing with Photoshop Elements 11

Friday, November 8, 2013

Mt. Clements


Mt. Clements at Logan Pass in Glacier National Park    August 24, 2013

Canon EOS Rebel T1i with Tamron 18-200mm lens  f/8.0 at 1/160 sec  Aperture Priority  35.0 mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom2 Pro with further processing by Photoshop Elements 11

Cunningham Cabin


Cunningham Cabin in Grand Teton National Park   August 31, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens  f/5.0 at 1/250 sec  Aperture Priority  67.0mm  ISO 200  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) Processed from RAW with Photomatix Essentials 3 with further processing by Photoshop Elements 11

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Cannon Ball Wall


Sandstone "wall" from which "cannon ball" concretions emanate.   Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit,  North Dakota   August 21, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens  f/11.0 at 1/160 sec  Aperture Priority  38.0mm  ISO 100   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro and further processing by Photoshop Elements 11

Mud Volcano Area


Boardwalk and thermal features in the Mud Volcano area, Yellowstone National Park, WY  August 29, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens  f/8.0 at 1/160 sec  Aperture Priority  28.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+1.67, -0.33, -2.33 EV) processed from RAW with HDR Darkroom 2 Pro and further processing with Photoshop Elements 11

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Many Glacier View

View from the hill behind Many Glacier Inn showing the lake and mountains.  August 24, 2013

Canon EOS Rebel T1i with Tamron 18-200mm lens  f/7.1 at 1/200  Aperture Priority  22.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with further processing my Photoshop Elements 11

West Thumb


West Thumb area of Yellowstone National Park. Thermal pools in the foreground with Yellowstone Lake beyond.  August 29, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/10.0  at 1/250 sec  Aperture Priority  18mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.-, 0.0, -2.0 EV) processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro and further enhancement by Photoshop Elements 11

Monday, November 4, 2013

Morning Steam


A steaming thermal pool in morning light.  Yellowstone National Park, WY

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens  f/6.3 at 1/160 sec  Aperture Priority  28.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.00 EV) processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro and further enhancement with Photoshop Elements 11

Artist Point


Artist Point, Yellowstone National Park, WY   August 29, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-22 mm lens  f/8.0 at 1/400 sec  Aperture Priority  54.0 mm  ISO 160  Three bracketed exposures  (+1.67, -0.33, -2.33 EV)  processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with further processing with Photoshop Elements 11

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Buses at Two Medicine


Iconic red buses at the Two Medicine general store - Glacier National Park   August 26, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200 mm lens   f/8.0 at 1/160sec  Aperture Priority  18 mm  ISO 100   Three bracketed exposure (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)  Provessed from RAW by HDR Darkroom 2 Pro with further processing by Photoshop Elements 11.

Mt. Clements View


View of Mt. Clements from a trail near the Logan Pass Visitors Center, Glacier National Park   August 24, 2013

Canon EOS Rebel T1i with Tamron 18-200 mm lens.  f/8.0 at 1/200 sec  Aperture Priority  25.0mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) processed from RAW with HDR Darkroon 2 Pro with further processing with Photoshop Elements 11

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Hunter Moon Over Dogwood Road



Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens.  f/3.5 at 1/30 sec  18mm  ISO 1600  -2.00 EV  Processed from camera RAW by Photoshop Elements 11.  October 19, 2013

2014 Calendar


Doing final proofing of the 2014 Bicycle Trails Calendar.  The files will be sent to the printer later this week.

Calendar pages measure 9" X 12" and includes January 2015.  All photos were taken while riding my bicycles. Post processing was done using HRD Darkroon 2 Pro and Photoshop Elements.

If you are interested in a copy of the calendar -I will have them available for sales at $15 (add $1.05 Iowa tax if applicable).  Mail orders, please add $3 shipping.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Harvest Moon


September 2013 Harvest Moon (full or nearly full moon).    September 18, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/5.6 at 1/25 sec  -3.00 EV,   Aperture Priority  Manual focus  119.0 mm  ISO 800  Processed from RAW with Photoshop Elements 11.

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Photographing the Spendor


A tourist stops at one of the turn-outs of the Grand Teton Park Road.   Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming    August 30, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens.  f/6.3 at 1/320 sec  Aperture Priority  38.0mm  ISO 100   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)  processed from RAW by HDR Darkroon 2 Pro and further processing with Pkotoshop Elements 11

Badlands Photo Op


I try to take landscape photos sans people - means no need for getting and keeping model releases.  Once in a while the people add to the photo.  These women are in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park - The North Dakota Badlands.  August 21, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens  f/10.0 at 1/125 sec  Aperture Priority  22.0mm  ISO 100  Processed from RAW and tone mapped by HDR Darkroon 2 Pro and final processing with Photoshop Elements 11

Friday, September 20, 2013

Ten Sleep Canyon


Ten Sleep Canyon,  between Ten Sleep and Buffalo, Wyoming.  Access is via the Cloud Peak Skyway Scenic Byway (US 16).   September 1, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens.  f/9.0 at 1/250 sec  Aperture Priority  18mm  ISO 100  Three bracketed exposures (+1.33, -0.67, -2.67 EV) processed from RAW by HDR Darkroon 2 Pro.