Posts in Category: river
7/10/2009
Abstract in Marsh Foam
Given the heavy and frequent (incessant) rains we have had this summer in Maine, it is not surprising that all the streams are running full and fast. They are also picking up a lot of sediment and organics along the way. This leads to some interesting foam where the water eddies, especially where the fresh water meets the salt and some interaction (possibly even of a chemical nature) takes place.
This was a huge patch of stream/sea foam along the shore where an unnamed tributary empties into the Mousam river, just yards from where the Mousam empties into the sea.
I was struck by the swirling patterns, and took several shots attempting to make something of them.
Sony DSC H50 at about 90mm equivalent. F5.6 @ 1/640 @ ISO 100. Programed auto.
In Lightroom, just added Vibrance, Clarity, and Landscape sharpen preset. I also increased the contrast to bring out the pattern more.
A second shot: which shows the variety of color and texture in the mass.
Marsh Foam Abstract 2
7/9/2009
Pointing Out The Boat
The boat and the boater caught my eye. Classic boat. I took more conventional shots, but this seemed like an opportunity too good go pass up. I had to hurry and just about missed it, since the boat was moving up river.
One of the advantages/disadvantages of a P&S with its small sensor size is the exaggerated depth of field. This shot makes good use of it. Taken at only f5.6, it still has enough depth for both the near roots and the far boatl.
Sony DSC H50 at full wide. F5.6 @ 1/640th @ ISO 100. Programed auto.
In Lightroom, Recovery for the sky and clouds, blackpoint to the right, added Vibrance and Clarity, and Landscape sharpen preset. Finally, I used a graduated filter effect pulled down from the top to darken the sky further, and to increase contrast in the trees.
From Around Home, Kennebunk ME
And here is the boat:
7/8/2009
Reflect on This
I am always struck by this stand of trees, and on a day like this, when the reflection is at least as interesting as the trees themselves, it makes a powerful, but peaceful image.
Sony DSC H50 at about 60mm equivalent. F5.6 @ 1/500 @ ISO 100. Programed Auto.
Cropped heavily from the bottom and, mostly, top in Lightroom for composition. Recovery for the sky. Much Fill Light to bring up detail in the shadows of the trees. Blackpoint to the right more than usual. Added Clarity and Vibrance and Landscape sharpen preset.