Just a couple landscape photos of the Great West!
Both of them are HDR, rendered not to the extreme, but to how I saw them standing there.
Take care and enjoy!!
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Yesterday I took a trip up Red Grade on the bike for a little “photo-ride”. I went all the way to Park Reservoir, hitting the usual spots, when I realized that’s exactly what was wrong. I was hitting the usual spots. Now, there’s really nothing wrong with going to places you’re comfortable and familiar with. But that’s how you get burned out, and think that there’s nothing left to photograph. Once I realized this, I decided to head back down. But this time I was going to go somewhere I had never been before. (The Big Horns are big enough I could spend a lifetime up there and never retrace my steps.) I’m not going to get too much into it. I actually made a short video while I was up there that will explain it all. (Give me a couple days to get it uploaded.) So I’ll just get right down to business, and show you what you came here for….the photos!!
by Nate 1 comment Before I begin, I want to get your opinion. Yes, you. Up until now I’ve been including a lightbox gallery of my images in each post. This time I’m going to do something a little different. I’m just going to add each image separate, within this post. And I want you to give me a little feedback on which one you would prefer in future posts. If I don’t hear from you, then I’ll just do it my way! ———– OK. Today I went up to Story, WY to do some walking and, of course, to make some pictures. I went to the Fish Hatchery and to the trail by the youth camp. I also decided to do something I don’t usually do, if ever. And that was to shoot everything in black & white. I just changed the setting in my camera so that I could preview (chimp) the shots in B&W. Of course, since I shoot in RAW it doesn’t matter, when I import them into Lightroom they all show up as color anyway. But at least this way I can get a sense of how the images will look in B&W.
Shooting in B&W really forces you to concentrate on composition, subject, and light. You can’t rely on color to save your ass from an otherwise boring photo.
When I was in my first photography class shooting B&W, I realized then that if you can shoot decent black & white photos, you can shoot anything in color. Of course, I had read that somewhere, but it wasn’t until I did it did I understand.
It really is hard to force yourself not to look at any color, especially in nature. Color is all around us. Sometimes I wish I could see through the eyes of an animal who only sees the world in monochrome.
So I challenge you the next time you go out with your lens. Look at the world in monochrome. You’ll be surprised at what wonderful things you see! ———- Remember, let me know which format you prefer – Lightbox Gallery, or each image individual. Thanks for stopping by! Take care and enjoy! by Nate 2 comments           It’s been extremely nice here lately, nice and hot. This gives us the perfect excuse to get the boats out and do a little racing around. I don’t currently own one of these cool little things, but I have fun taking pictures anyway! by Nate no comments Hey everyone! Sorry it’s been so long since my last post, things have been busy. Last week I went to Denver for a check-up on my back, (I had back surgery a month ago to repair a herniated L5 disk). My wife and I went down alone without the kids, which was wonderful! I love my boys, but it’s nice to get away for some “us time” once in awhile. We met up with an old Army buddy of mine who showed us around. We went to a British soccer bar and watched the first half of Manchester United play Philadelphia and had a couple nice beers. We also had lunch at an Old Chicago’s which was outstanding! But I think the best was going to a concert, and you’ll never guess who was playing! For starters, Thrill Kill Cult was one of the opening bands. Then, Lords of Acid!! Can you believe that? They haven’t toured in 8 years and we got to see them live!            And let me tell you, Tracy Lords can still bring the place down!! So it was a pretty good trip I’d say. Oh, and my back is healing just like it should. So that brings me to the title of this post; In the Army Now? If you didn’t know already, I served almost 10 years on active duty in the U.S. Army, from 1996 to 2005. I was medically discharged because of the Essential Tremor I have. Well, slap me sideways and call me Sally, I’m thinking of going back in. Have you ever had the feeling that you were meant to do something? And no matter how hard you fight it or do other things, the feeling never goes away? That’s what I’m feeling. I feel like there’s something missing from my life. It’s hard to explain if you’ve never felt like that and especially if you’ve never served your country. It’s not about going to war, fighting, or trying to be GI Joe. It’s about a commitment I made, and failed to deliver. I know, I served almost 10 years so that should be enough commitment, right? I don’t think so. I love photography, I love teaching, but I also love the military. And I really only need 11-12 years before I could retire. (Before I turn 50!!) I don’t know. My wife isn’t too keen on the idea, which is totally understandable. But I don’t think she understands exactly how much I love the military and how much I miss it. It’s eating me up. I don’t even know if I can medical clearance to get back in, so this might all be for nothing. What do you think? Am I wasting my time? Do you even understand where I’m coming from? Any and all comments are welcome. Just try not to be too harsh, O.K.?? by Nate 6 comments |
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“Tres” – Story, WY
“Spinal Tap” – Story, WY (Toned Image)
“Skeletal Remains” – Story, WY
“Final Destination” – Story, WY
“Death Before Birth” – Story, WY
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