Stunning nature... and pictures!
Frank van Lindert
Utrecht NL
On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:29:13 -0700, Mike Lazzari wrote:
>>
>> And where exactly is this spot you were walking?
>On the west side of San Juan Island looking across Haro Strait to
>Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands (Jan and Barry Land) I took a lot
>of photos and did manage a few keepers. Unfortunately I didn't grab the
>tripod as I only anticipated a quick after diner walk and not a
>spectacular show.
>
>Here is one of the sun setting in the Cowichan Valley. 70~300
><http://www.interisland.net/watershed/mike/WalkDogs/Jul09/sunset0655.jpg>
>
>> I love it but think it needs a black (not gray) surround
>Thanks Chuck. I haven't bothered with borders in the past, just a quick
>adjust and throw it up on the server but you are right I should try a
>thin border.
>> Very nice !! - I could hardly find the whale, but I find it amazing how
>> did you manage to keep foreground shadow detail.
>Actually there is a lot more detail there which I may bring out if I try
>to print it. Exposure was for the sky. In the web version I chose to
>mute it leaving just a hint of the grass. Another reason is that the
>detail isn't as sharp as it should be. Wish I had the tripod. As for the
>whales (dozens) they are spread out over many miles. I doubt they can be
>seen in a wide angle shot (9mm) however you could hear them blow from
>many directions. Quite an experience when you can't see them as at night
>or in the fog. Here is a telephoto where you can just see them. Last
>night they were back and much closer to shore but later and too dark. I
>didn't take photos. Sometimes it is better to just watch.
>
><http://www.interisland.net/watershed/mike/WalkDogs/Jul09/sunsetwhales0664.jpg>
>> Are there more shots? -
>Yes, here is one, the tug, Swinomish and the peaks above the ElwahValley
>in Olympic National Park.
><http://www.interisland.net/watershed/mike/WalkDogs/Jul09/sunsettug0642.jpg>
>> ..didn't find the rainbow in this one - should look again.
>The rainbow was 180deg from the sun and so impossible to get in the same
>photo without the tripod and pano plate but it was there. I offer this
>as evidence rather than a particularly good photo. The location didn't
>offer an opportunity.
>
><http://www.interisland.net/watershed/mike/WalkDogs/Jul09/rainbow0639.jpg>
>
>Thanks for looking and the comments.
>Mike
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