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