Photo of the Day! Gooseberry Falls!

Nikon D7000, Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 @ 38mm, ISO 100, remote shutter, 3 shot HDR

This is from a couple of weeks ago at Gooseberry Falls State Park in Minnesota.

Photo of the Day! Gray Jay

Nikon D90, Nikkor 300mm f2.8, ISO 640, f5.6, 1/320

This photo was taken in northern Minnesota early last winter. This was one of the few photos I have used my Nikkor 300mm without the TC14 attach. The Gray Jays have little fear of people allowing to use shorter focal lengths.

Photo of the Day! Ruddy Turnstone

Nikon D7000, Nikkor 300mm f2.8 w/TC14e II, ISO 400, f5.6, 1/2000, +2/3ev, SB800

I really miss being on the beach with my camera right now, so I thought I would post a photo from my Florida trip. I only had one chance to shoot a Ruddy Turnstone, but I think I made the most of it. One thing I learned while shooting on the beach it to bring a flash and shoot at least +1/3 of a stop to get the nice soft colors in the background to show.

Photo of the Day! Fishing at Gooseberry Falls..

Nikon D7000, Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 @ 27mm, ISO 100, f/16, 0.2 sec

This fisherman braved the rain and cold in pursuit of the elusive trout. Fishing at a scene like this, catching fish probably isn't even that important.

Photo of the Day! Split Rock Lighthouse

Nikon D90, Nikon 70-300mm VR, ISO 320, 70mm, f16, 1/400

I took this photo while camping along Minnesota's northshore a couple of years ago at Split Rock State Park. This was my first time using my then new Nikon D90. It took me awhile to get use to the new camera and its features.

Photo of the Day! Behind the Falls

Nikon D7000, Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 @38mm, f/9, ISO 100, 0.4 sec with Hoya 4 stop ND

This was from this past rainy weekend at Gooseberry Falls state park in Minnesota. This is from behind one of the falls. The trip ended up being quite the adventure, even though we were only able to camp for one night. The rain and storms over the last 24 hours have been very strong. We packed up when we could and got home a few days early. I did find time for this shot which made the whole trip worth it!

Photo of the Day! Abstract Landscape

Nikon D7000, Nikkor 300mm f2.8 w/TC14e II, ISO 400, F11, 1/40

While shooting Wood Ducks a couple of weeks ago I noticed this reflection. I like the vertical lines and soft spring colors.