Flags over Peaceful Water

Flags over Peaceful Water

BHUT10D-250

November 19, 2010


Hopping over a bit, today we revisit Bhutan, and the set of prayer flags that drape over the pond at the Royal Botanical Garden (which is more like a National Park).  Prayer flags are always supposed to be situated close to the water, and this long string is positioned right over the water, creating a beautiful mirror image in the placid lake.  I struggled whether to do this image in black and white or color... I like the color of the prayer flags, but the light isn't too spectacular.  So I'm posting it in monochrome for the moment, perhaps I'll go back and also post the color version so you all can let me know which you prefer.  But, in the meantime, enjoy.

Technical notes:

Camera: NIkon D80
Lens: Nikon 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6

Focal length: 40 mm

Exposure: 1/100   f/6.3   ISO 400

Post-processing: Toning and curves adjustment in PS4 and LR

The Dark Acacia

The Dark Acacia 

KENY10D-99

March 14, 2010


An image from Kenya for today, a silhouette of the acacia trees that dot the landscape.  This was taken just outside of Nairobi, as the sun set on a warm day, the clouds of a storm just creeping past the horizon.  Enjoy.

Technical notes:

Camera: NIkon D80
Lens: Nikon 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6

Focal length: 26 mm

Exposure: 1/30   f/16   ISO 400

Post-processing: Toning and curves adjustment in PS4 and LR

Chilled Prairie Dog

Chilled Prairie Dog

COLO11D-46

December 28, 2011


Thinking back to the winter in Colorado, that wide open space where the Front Range coasts down and begins the prairie of the midwest.  This guy, fattened up from his late autumn munchings, is burrowing back in (at the sound of my crunchy footsteps) to his winter hiding place.  He was pretty patient while I crept up, but eventually I crossed that invisible safety barrier and he scampered away.  Enjoy.

Technical notes:

Camera: NIkon D80
Lens: Nikon 28-105 mm f/3.5-4.5

Focal length: 105 mm

Exposure: 1/1600   f/4.5   ISO 100

Post-processing: Scanned on a Nikon Coolscan 5000; toning and curves adjustment in PS4

Energy Turning

Energy Turning

KENY10D-175

March 23, 2010


As much as I love the outdoors, I also love protecting it, and that means (in one respect) the pursuit of alternative energy.  I will not jump on my soapbox this morning, but instead show  quick image I took while in Kenya, working with traditional healers and medicinal plants.  We went out to do some light harvesting and inventorying and there was a row of huge wind turbines (the van we took is at the lower left for comparison) on the ridge above Nairobi.  These large generators were slowly turning in the afternoon breezes as we worked, the clouds rolling by to provide a backdrop to their pursuit of clean energy.  Enjoy.

Technical notes:

Camera: NIkon D80
Lens: Nikon 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6

Focal length: 18 mm

Exposure: 1/2500   f/3.5   ISO 400

Post-processing: Toning and curves adjustment in PS4 and LR

Spring Flora

Spring Flora
FLOW08D-39

August 19, 2008


A little bit of spring for the morning, these beautiful flowers in full bloom, taken at the University of Illinois Arboretum in Champaign-Urbana.  I love how the sharp flowers in the foreground fade to just a blur at the background, and the soft colors are punctuated by a single sliver of light.  A nice floral pattern to end the week with. Enjoy.

Technical notes:

Camera: NIkon N80
Lens: Nikon 18-135 mm f/3.5-4.5

Focal length: 28 mm

Exposure: 1/80   f/8   ISO 400

Post-processing: Scanned on a Nikon Coolscan 5000; toning and curves adjustment in PS4

Lonely Macaque Baby

Lonely Macaque Baby
THAI10D-53

November 24, 2010


I have been away for part of the week, taking care of Sarah after some wisdom teeth removal (feel better!).  She is on the road to recovery, and so today I wanted to put up an image of a cute baby monkey.  Among the troupe of  northern pig-tailed macaques (Macaca leonina) we came across in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand, this little baby was off to one side, watching the antics of his older relatives.  So sweet, though his father/uncle was none too pleased about our presence so close to the gathering.  Enjoy.

Technical notes:

Camera: NIkon N80
Film: Fuji Provia 100F

Lens: Nikon 28-135 mm f/3.5-4.5

Focal length: 28 mm

Exposure: 1/80   f/8   ISO 400

Post-processing: Scanned on a Nikon Coolscan 5000; toning and curves adjustment in PS4

The Verdant Lagoon

The Verdant Lagoon
THAI041008

June 2004


While kayaking through the archipelago of Ang Thong National Marine Park, off the southern coast of Thailand, I visited at several different islands to tie up and hike inside.  This one, who's name I did not catch, had a steep hike up, which crested over this aquamarine lagoon sitting in the middle (yes this is the original color, no photoshopping).  It was fed from the ocean, but maintained its own unique ecosystem within the island.  The whole park was a beautiful day trip for those who love kayaking; being out on the warm water, kayaking through sea caves, reveling in the bliss of the day.  Enjoy.

Technical notes:

Camera: NIkon N80
Film: Fuji Provia 100F

Lens: Nikon 28-135 mm f/3.5-4.5

Focal length: 28 mm

Exposure: 1/80   f/8   ISO 400

Post-processing: Scanned on a Nikon Coolscan 5000; toning and curves adjustment in PS4