Non Aviation Photography Thread

[Scott Youmans]

Jeff - Hope she feels better soon.

Cool shot by the way...

[Jeff D. Welker]

Jeff - Hope she feels better soon.

Cool shot by the way...

Thanks Scott for the concern and compliment.

I missed shooting with everyone yesterday morning at Coolidge. One of my grandson's had a birthday party and with my wife sick, I had many duties to perform. Later that afternoon (after the party ended) a friend called and asked me if I would shoot him participating in a cutting horse competition. I enjoy equine activities and told him no problem, grabbed my 1DMk4 and heading to the arena. Man was I in for a test. The only angle they would allow me to shoot put the late afternoon sun directly behind the rider/horse (no flash units allowed for good reason). To make matters worse, the competition was being held in a covered arena that created dark shadows combined with blown-out sun light. Here is an image I like; however, it took nearly ever trick I know (I only know 2 tricks) to pull this out of the dumpster. I shot this manual and was working back and forth with combinations of ISO, shutter speed, and f/stop to try and find a balance that might work. In the end, the back lighting had some advantages; however, it was a tough assignment. Any suggestions for getting these back lit images better "in camera" would be appreciated.

[scottcolbath]

Excellent shots Jeff. Come on out to Gold Rush Days in Wickenburg next month for the rodeo. It's a good time, and great shots can be had.

S.C.

[Chris V]

Remains of a early 1900's hotel way out in the desert.

[CJPalmer]

Not sure where to put this image, so here it goes.

Turbine Blade by CJPalmerPhoto, on Flickr

[Daniel DeSart]

First time really playing around with HDR.

[wingsnstuff]

Chris, Love the night shot of the 1900 era hotel ruins

[Ned Harris]

Male American Kestrel, Sulphur Springs Valley, AZ, 1/17/12.


_92W1521 American Kestrel by Ned Harris, on Flickr

[Scott Youmans]

Beautiful bird Ned.  Where is Sulphur Springs?  Sounds familiar but can't place it.

[Ned Harris]

Scott: The Sulphur Springs Valley is between Willcox and Douglas.

[wingsnstuff]

Ned, Your Krestrel image is beautiful.  The Krestrel looks like a giant killer budgie 

[trmphoto]

Not a new image of mine, but one of my favorites.

Humingbird at Ocotillo Flowers

[Chris V]

Chris, Love the night shot of the 1900 era hotel ruins

Thanks! believe it or not that shot was actually taken in bright sunlight in mid afternoon 

[wingsnstuff]

Was the shadowing that extreme?  Excellent image.

[Scott Youmans]

A question for the bird experts out there. Are these Cormorants? Taken at 40th Street and the Salt River.  Thanks.