Back to the park, this time for the ducks. Well one duck, the others swam away while he stared me down.
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the dailypic 2929 yr9 007 Going Geese
Not sure where they were going.
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thedailypic•yr8•293/365•2850•Dettifoss
Iceland Thursday – this week, the mighty Dettifoss in North East Iceland. 330 ft wide, 144 ft tall and is considered the most powerful waterfall in Europe. The glacier water is almost gray from sediment and it is loud. It was used in the opening scene of Prometheus as an alien planet. We visited the west side, to access you drive through miles of barren land that looks like I assume Mars would look. All dirt, dust and rocks, the type of road that rattles parts of your car off. All worth it for the view.
Only 2 weeks until the Iceland Photo Show, tickets are starting to sell, I can’t wait. August 3rd, Thayer House Medway, MA. The list pf photos are getting narrowed down and printing has started. If you would like to join us, tickets are $5 for under16/over65 and $10 for others. Early ticket purchases gets you a free 4×6 print from the Iceland set. Let me know if you have any questions, all info is here. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3033477
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thedailypic•yr8•268/365•2825•Perfect Day
Day two of the Iceland adventure, literally a perfect day. It was day one on the road, driving through towns I can’t pronounce, forget spell. I have enough pictures to fill “dailypics” for a few months, we saw continental divides, geysers, rivers, churches, waterfalls, craters, horses, the coastline, had one of the best meals I have ever had in a restaurant, drove one of the coolest roads I have ever been on, I am staying in the nicest hotel I ever stayed in…. and then at 11pm, after the kids were asleep, Barbie and I took a quick hike and accidentally found the coolest spot I have ever been in my life, at the end of an already perfect day. After all that, this is the photo I share with you, taken at that spot, because without her, I would not had seen any of the other things listed. Off to sleep, because this was only day 2.
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thedailypic•yr8•242/365•2799•Above Uxbridge
Saturday I photographed an elopement at Capron Falls Park in Uxbridge, MA. I used the opportunity and the nice sky, to get some drone photos over the town.
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thedailypic•Yr7•318/366•2509•Sculptured Rocks
Headed all over today, trying to avoid the rain. We Made it to Sculptured Rock Natural Area, an incredible basin type rock formation that I am surprised I have never come across before. A narrow canyon formed by… (I am not making this up – and I am putting it in the keywords so I get a ton of hits)… the Cockermouth River in Groton, NH. We got some more Lobster Rolls, played mini-golf, hit the Fun Spot with every other family in the area and just drove around, overall good day, rain or not.
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thedailypic•Yr7•277/366•2468•As the Waterfalls North
1/20sec, f22, ISO 100, 27mm
Vacation this year was just south of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. A familiar place for the family, we have spent many summers in this area. Part of our trips always involves waterfalls. We stopped at a few favorites, some I have not been to in years, and there were some I did not get to this time. When I shoot waterfalls I travel light, no camera bag, but always a tripod. This year, I had 2 tripods, my go-to travel Manfraotto MeFoto A1350– light and easy to maneuver while standing hip deep in cold mountain water, I have become a master of adjusting this thing on the fly. (water shoes are a must too) – and a new Platypod Pro that had a low profile but can sit on anything, first time using it and it will be a new favorite. Easy to travel with, breaks down to a pouch that clips to a belt. All shots were taken with a Nikon D5, Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 Lens, set on ISO 100, stopped at f22 on a 2 sec timer setting to avoid shake. The shutter time depended on the light, the goal was always to have it as slow as possible to get smooth water. None of these would had looked the same handheld.
The first set is from the Basin stop off rte 93, I have shot here many times over the years. One of my favorite places to hang out. The challenge is usually people in the shots, but this was a great day, not many around. The photo above (then “dailypic”) is from the lower falls of the Pemigewasset River, this never looks the same, I have seen it flooded over, I have seen it trickling with barely any water. The rays were hitting the flume of the waterfall perfectly.
Next falls is right at the start of the trail from the parking lot. I climbed under the first bridge to get the shot, couple strange looks, but they won’t be the last.
1/6sec, f22, ISO 100, 27mm
Then the tourist area, the Basin itself. Stepped between all the phone photographers taking selfies snapped one shot for proof then moved on to the good stuff.
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The reason I go is for the next shots. ½ mile above the lower falls on the Pemi is Kinsman Falls, my favorite spot in New Hampshire, period. Now, there are bigger falls, there are more impressive falls, but I look forward to shooting this one every time I am North. I have no idea how many times I have been here. My family would stop here often as a kid, my grandparents would take me here too. Over the years the embankment and the trail have worn down, it keeps the casual hikers away. This year it was Anna and I that got to hang out at the spot. I have more photos of Kinsman than any other waterfall, but it will always be on the list.
4sec, f22, ISO 100, 24mm
6sec, f22, ISO 100, 24mm
5sec, f22, ISO 100, 24mm
6sec, f22, ISO 100, 24mm
1/250sec, f2.8, ISO 1250, 24mm
Glen Ellis Falls was the tallest we saw at 64′. Another falls that is always on the list. An easy walk off of Rte. 16 in Jackson, a few miles south of the Mt Washington Auto Rd. Worth the 5 minute trek and a ton of stairs.
1/3sec, f16, ISO 100, 24mm
1/13sec, f16, ISO 100, 24mm
The Lost River is a fun place for the family, it is more about hanging with the kids than getting photos to be honest, but I was able to use the Platypod Pro to get the main falls and one of the “Lost River” from within one of the caves. The Platypod really proved its value here. Weighs nothing but was a tripod when I needed it.
1/400sec, f2.8, ISO 100, 58mm
1/8sec, f22, ISO 100, 24mm
1/8sec, f22, ISO 100, 24mm
.6sec, f2.8, ISO 800, 36mm
The Kangamagus has plenty of waterfalls, this trip we hit Sabbaday Falls first, this one is always tough because I never seem to get there at the right time of day. Since it is a drive from where ever we stay, I am always with the family at midday and the sun is high I never get a decent shot. I thought I had a chance this year, we sat in the park portion of the stop and ate lunch in the rain. Though the rest of the family was not too happy, I looked forward to nice overcast skies, no direct sun. We finish eating and the sun breaks out as if it knew I was coming. I made the best of the mixed light. Someday I will get here first thing in the morning.
1/16th sec, f16, ISO 100, 24mm
1/20th sec, f16, ISO 100, 24mm
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I did however get this cool view from under a rock over hang, causing the family to think I plummeted to my demise when I disappeared out of sight. This is one of the shots I like the most from the week.
1/4th sec, f20, ISO 100, 24mm
The second stop on the Kang was the Rocky Gorge, another stop that really depends on people. Being a cooler day, the swimming spot was not as crowded. I got to set up the tripod in the water and get some shots that show this is the strongest falls I shot this week. Normally this would have 30 people in the scene if it was hotter out.
1/20th sec, f22, ISO 100, 24mm
1/15th sec, f22, ISO 100, 24mm
Crossing the bridge and climbing on the gorge itself to get the other side I got an angle I have never shot before – again because of the mass of people that are usually hanging out here.
1/13th sec, f22, ISO 100, 24mm
1/10th sec, f22, ISO 100, 24mm
Rainbow Falls in Plymouth is few miles from the college. Easy half mile walk into the woods off Cumming Hills Road. The walk itself is pretty, stretching along the small Glove Hollow Brook until you get to a 25 foot rock formation with water trickling down. The light is harsh coming through the trees and the streams are not huge right now, but the more you look at the falls the more interesting it gets. Lots of smaller branches feeding in to each other at different levels. The Rock itself is easy to climb, so I got closer shots than I normally would. I tried different angles and heights. A nice place to enjoy with the family. I had not been there for at least 20 years, I believe I was there in the fall last time when the falls and brook had more water. That is why I go back to these places year after year. They are never the same, nature puts on a new show each time.
1/400th sec, f2.8, ISO 800, 40mm
1.6 sec, f22, ISO 100, 38mm
1.3 sec, f22, ISO 100, 45mm
1.6 sec, f22, ISO 100, 31mm
1.3 sec, f22, ISO 100, 38mm
1/4th sec, f22, ISO 100, 48mm
1/4th sec, f22, ISO 500, 24mm
Well if you made it all the way through thanks for reading. It was fun taking the shots knowing I was going to present them this way. Many of these and other waterfall photos will be/are for sale and on display at my gallery, contact me for details. Thank you.
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thedailypic•Yr7•274/366•2465•Cool Beans (Tranquil)
Day 6 of vacation – Title from Anna.
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thedailypic•Yr7•272/366•2463•Lost River Found
Vacation day 3.
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thedailypic•Yr7•271/366•2462•Ellis Falls
Vacation day 2.
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thedailypic•Yr5•132/365•1593• A Winter’s Fall in Black & White
A Winter Falls in Black & White
February 9, 2014
Needed to get outside and take some photos today. Needed a break from the toy stuff for a bit. The light was not perfect, I knew it when I left the house, but I was going either way. Overcast, dreary, just blah and gray, I made the best of it. Black and white is forgiving, to a point. These are all from the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick, MA. OK photos, a better walk.
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thedailypic•Yr5•097/365•1558•Little Icelands
Little Icelands
January 5, 2014
This was taken last evening on my walk. It is looking over a rail from a small bridge over a smaller waterfall in Choate Park, Medway MA. I thought it would make a cool photo but really wanted to get some better light. So I went back this morning, that shot is below. I like yesterday’s better. There is about 18 hours and 20 degrees between the two photos.
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