http://www.dgrin.com/ From Tokyo to Everest. en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:12:49 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.dgrin.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.dgrin.com/ http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177681&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:47:07 GMT On the way to the state fair, my wife decided to drive. Leaving me in the passenger seat with nothin' to do but play with my camera. :wink.

All taken out through the window of a Dodge Intrepid driving at New York State Thruway Speeds. We would certainly never drive faster than the posted limit of 65 mph, right?

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C&C Always welcome. Thanks for looking. ]]> Landscapes MarkR http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177681 http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177655&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:25:34 GMT Took a little trip up there last week. Got some good shots… among some middling weather (though from what I hear, _great_ for this year!). Gallery is Here. (http://blloyd.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Alaska-August-2010/) Image:... Took a little trip up there last week. Got some good shots… among some middling weather (though from what I hear, _great_ for this year!).

Gallery is Here.











]]> Landscapes CatOne http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177655 http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177637&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:57:51 GMT This shot was taken at Point Lobos State Reserve just outside of Carmel in California. I liked the mood in the color shot but thought I'd try a black and white version. Could use some opinions if it's effective.

Here is the black and white...



and here is the original color version.



Comments and critiques always appreciated.

Others in the series found here.

Thanks for looking. ]]> Landscapes hawkeye978 http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177637 http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177621&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:33:11 GMT Pics from a huge sunflower patch in Pittsford NY. My guess is about six acres. Wasn't sure if I should post here or in "Other Cool Shots", but I've seen other sunflower posts in Landscapes, so here you go!

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]]> Landscapes ront http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177563 http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177562&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:20:32 GMT This morning we rose early, and went out to sea again. Because there were 9 of us plus Capt. Dan, we had to split up into 2 boats, to accommodate for space. This was my 2nd day of not going with Capt Dan, a real bummer. Our Captain for Day 2 and Day 3 was Davey Lubin.... This morning we rose early, and went out to sea again. Because there were 9 of us plus Capt. Dan, we had to split
up into 2 boats, to accommodate for space. This was my 2nd day of not going with Capt Dan, a real bummer.
Our Captain for Day 2 and Day 3 was Davey Lubin. He was a terrific host, a wonderful storyteller and teacher.
Take some time to visit his site.


As we left the Sitka Harbor, there was some nice light coming from the mountains.




It wasn’t too long before the whales appeared again.



This is the whale, I think, that went under our boat a few seconds later.
There was much concern, albeit about nothing.



I continue to be amazed at the power in the tail.



Move over! I need space to jump too!



Is this guy the king or what!?



Eagles are abundant around Sitka. In fact, the Sitka area has the largest concentration of Bald Eagles in North America.
And since Bald Eagles only exist in North America, that means Sitka has the largest concentration in the world.:giggle



















Davey took us into this cove, where we had a chance to go ashore and explore.




Davey’s boat “Ester G”




This kelp was everywhere.








That evening we went into Tongass National Forest (I think), where it overlooked the bay and had
fresh Salmon cooked on charcoal.
It was the best tasting fish I have ever had.







Afterwards, we went into the forest to snap a few shots.




A broader look.




Turning 180 degrees on our heels gave us this view.




View later that night of Sitka Harbor.


Thanks for viewing. If you haven’t already done so, please visit Day 1 or Day 2

Day 4 coming up next! ]]> Landscapes papaross http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177562 http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177559&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:54:39 GMT Part 1 of my trip to Cabo San Lucas... story can be found here: http://blog.navinsarmaphotography.com PLEASE PROVIDE ANY POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE FEEDBACK!! there is no such thing as a perfect photo. thanks everyone! 1) Part 1 of my trip to Cabo San Lucas... story can be found here:

http://blog.navinsarmaphotography.com

PLEASE PROVIDE ANY POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE FEEDBACK!! there is no such thing as a perfect photo.

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]]> Landscapes nazquel http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177559 http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177535&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:19:07 GMT I'm looking for some opinions/advice for some of these shots!
I'm open to any opinion, feel free to comment on them. I have more pictures of each, these are the ones I feel are best.

Fort Point Lighthouse



Marshall Point Lighthouse





Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse



Owl's Head Light

]]> Landscapes Sh4d0w http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177535 http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177527&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:53:17 GMT

C&C Always Appreciated :D ]]> Landscapes karlabbott http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177527 http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177524&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:58:51 GMT 4200m above sea level sits the lake of the moon, or chandertal in local language. Its the source of the river Chandra, which eventually merges with Bhaga river and becomes the mighty chenab, a major tributary of the river Indus. The road to this lake forks around 11kms from the 4500+m high... 4200m above sea level sits the lake of the moon, or chandertal in local language.
Its the source of the river Chandra, which eventually merges with Bhaga river and becomes the mighty chenab, a major tributary of the river Indus.

The road to this lake forks around 11kms from the 4500+m high Kunzum pass.
Around 10kms of it is motorable, and rest has to be done by foot.
Initial trek is steep, and 3 feel like 30 at that altitude.

enough of the documentary, time for the pics

A glaciar to the left of chandartaal, when viewed from west(vehicle parking direction)


The first glimpse


In the left of the frame is the river chandra, it starts here


Chandertaal














Don't know this bird


On the way back from the lake


The trek path, earlier it was motorable, but forest department dug up the road 3kms before the lake to prevent pollution and littering


The jeep track to the parking lot


the parking lot


Thanks! ]]> Landscapes tsk1979 http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177524 http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177509&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:40:05 GMT this is the view of Cannon Beach, on the Oregon coast, looking south from Ecola state park... 5D, 24-135 @ 31mm, 1/160 @ f/11 Image: http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz47/squirl035/EcolaViewsm.jpg this is the view of Cannon Beach, on the Oregon coast, looking south from Ecola state park... 5D, 24-135 @ 31mm, 1/160 @ f/11

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]]> Landscapes bgarland http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177503 http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177500&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:33:22 GMT My wife and I went to Tybee Island, GA to catch the sunrise...what a beautiful morning!! 1. Image: http://billytom.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Tybee-Island/Tybee-090510-1/999093842_BrbGi-L.jpg 2. Image: http://billytom.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Tybee-Island/Tybee-090510-5/999098432_Pir6H-L.jpg ... My wife and I went to Tybee Island, GA to catch the sunrise...what a beautiful morning!!

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]]> Landscapes BBstringer http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177482 http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177456&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:38:11 GMT On day 2, we went back out to sea. I took more pictures on this day and had less to show than any of the 5 days we were there. Most of the takes were of whales, all of us waiting for that WOW photo of the perfect whale shot. The sound of 6 cameras clicking almost made a musical tune. Image:... On day 2, we went back out to sea. I took more pictures on this day and had less to show
than any of the 5 days we were there. Most of the takes were of whales, all of us waiting
for that WOW photo of the perfect whale shot.
The sound of 6 cameras clicking almost made a musical tune.



I’m not sure any of us got that WOW photo.
One thing we learned was humpback whales don’t breach.
Only killer whales do that, and they were farther out to sea.



These are my 2 Whale of a Tale shots.
Oops, I mean tail.



Sea otters were plentiful.
A few years back, they were on the endangered species list.
I thought it interesting that they use the kelp, (which is everywhere),
as a “rope” to hold onto to keep from being sweep out to sea.



We did find a “flock” of Puffins floating on the water.
It seemed one of them wanted to preform and began
dancing on the water. (3rd one down.)









We arrived at an island called St Lazaria.
The base of the island rose out of the sea as a cliff of solid rock,
then turned to fertile field and forest at the top.
It was impossible and, I believe, illegal to land.
And sea was unbelievably calm in the 3 days we ventured out.



St Lazaria, is, I believe a bird santurary. There seemed to be hundreds of thousands of birds.
These are called Pelagic Cormorant's. Thank you Capt. Dan.:thumb



This is an American Black Oystercatcher. It is not on the endangered species list,
but is considered threathened. One species became extinct in the 20th century.
Another species is on the endangered list in New Zealand. Thank you Wikipedia.:bow




More Puffins! :snore



As the surf ebbed and flowed, many of these starfish were attached to the rock cliffs, just at the sea level.



At one point on the island, the cliffs disappears, revealing the above view.



And finally got a closeup of a sea otter.




Some of our group have great closeups of this white seal, but this is the best I got.
Since, I’m sharing this thread with friends and family, I had to show it.



While heading back, it was still the middle of the day, we ran into many fishing boats.



Arriving back at Sitka Harbor.



About 5:30, we went back out to sea on a large sighting seeing boat (this is not that boat) that served dinner,
i.e., a single slice of pizza. I wasn’t particularly looking forward to this “tourist” thing, as they were covering
almost the same route we had done that morning on our small personal boat. But the light was fantastic.
And the fishing boats were still out.



Nothing real special here, but I still like this shot a lot. Enough to show two perspectives.



We ran into a school of humpback whales.



Fascinating, as the whales whipped their tales to stun fish before they became a meal. I thought the light on the water was beautiful.




Rainbow in the whale’s air blowing.



On our way back to port, I took a few shots as the day ended.







If you missed Sitka, Alaska Day 1, please visit!

Stay tuned for Day 3! ]]> Landscapes papaross http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=177456