The sun dropping fast, my trusty dog Justice and I trotted off in the direction it was setting, and finally got to the lake just in time. Dusk, and a not so fast lens forced me to push the ISO a bit, which added a nice grain to the image, and a very painted look, that I often think can better capture the subtle colors and textures of a fall setting. Crisp is always better in an image, unless it feels more warm, more real and looks more like what your eye sees.
I could have turned around, chalking it up to a late start and quick setting sun. But, instead I pushed on and took in what I could in those last minutes of light where things change moment to moment. Funny, seems that photography is often like life....stay on the trail and you don't get your shot. Assume the sun has set, and you miss the best part.
The best photos are the ones taken.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Porter Lake at Dusk
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Nature's Pallete
Sometimes, when you look close, you see things you would just walk by. Getting close to nature and taking your time to follow the light can often reveal more detail than you can imagine. Shooting photos in a familiar setting can force you to take a different approach. I often purposely take one lens, a long one, with macro ability. It sort of forces you to look at your surroundings much differently, and although you might come back with less shots they may often be an interesting take on a spot you have been to many times. For me, I turn to the details, the light and the textures.
This particular shot was almost walked past, but the light hit this leaf, close to the ground and caught my eye. It turned into a bit of a waiting game, trying to get the wind, sun and my dog to all cooperate long enough to focus and frame. But I was struck by the color and texture of this one huge oak leaf. It shows the incredible process that New England foliage is known for.
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