taking the next later train

[Andy]

good morning, everyone!

i took the long way around the reservoir this morning, on my way to the train station, and nyc. it was a lovely dawn, and i was driving by the farm where we get a lot of our eggs, cheese, and fresh poultry from... both of these shots taken just past 6am eastern time this morning.

i shot this with my dslr, handheld, and in raw, manualy settings of 1/500th, f/5.6, 160mm focal length (in 35mm). i metered for the highlights at +1.3 ev, then developed two exposures in adobe photoshop and merged them. further post processing included minor levels, contrast and color adjustments.

http://www.moonriverphotography.com/photos/3975960-M.jpg

then, about one minute down the road, i came to the reservoir. this is the croton reservoir system, a huge network of lakes north of nyc, and it serves as the water supply for the big apple. i was struck by the scene as soon as i rounded the bend, the fog burning off the water and the lovely sky colors and their reflections in the lake. incidentally, in this shot i am facing due west, so the rising sun is behind me.

i shot this with my dslr, handheld and in raw, manual settings of 1/160th, f/5.6, focal lenght of 216mm (in 35mm). here i metered for the scene at the brightest point, at +1ev, then developed two exposures in adobe photoshop and merged them. further post processing included minor levels, contrast and color adjustments.

http://www.moonriverphotography.com/photos/3975958-M.jpg

enjoy (taking the next later train) photography, :andy

[GREAPER]

As usual, great shots Andy. You do very nice work.

[lynnma]

good morning, everyone!

i took the long way around the reservoir this morning, on my way to the train station, and nyc. it was a lovely dawn, and i was driving by the farm where we get a lot of our eggs, cheese, and fresh poultry from... both of these shots taken just past 6am eastern time this morning.

i shot this with my dslr, handheld, and in raw, manualy settings of 1/500th, f/5.6, 160mm focal length (in 35mm). i metered for the highlights at +1.3 ev, then developed two exposures in adobe photoshop and merged them. further post processing included minor levels, contrast and color adjustments.

http://www.moonriverphotography.com/photos/3975960-M.jpg

then, about one minute down the road, i came to the reservoir. this is the croton reservoir system, a huge network of lakes north of nyc, and it serves as the water supply for the big apple. i was struck by the scene as soon as i rounded the bend, the fog burning off the water and the lovely sky colors and their reflections in the lake. incidentally, in this shot i am facing due west, so the rising sun is behind me.

i shot this with my dslr, handheld and in raw, manual settings of 1/160th, f/5.6, focal lenght of 216mm (in 35mm). here i metered for the scene at the brightest point, at +1ev, then developed two exposures in adobe photoshop and merged them. further post processing included minor levels, contrast and color adjustments.

http://www.moonriverphotography.com/photos/3975958-M.jpg

enjoy (taking the next later train) photography, :andyOh Andy:cry :bow

[ian408]

Andy,

Those are some spectacular shots.

In the first, you've captured the moment between darkness and
dawn beautifully!

Ian

[Andy]

thanks ian and lynne !

i really enjoy getting out there early. some days, though, it's a bust. today, i was out the door at 415am and at my chosen spot by 5am ... waiting and waiting and nothing came. no sweet light, no nothing.

ahh well

:andy

[damonff]

The one with the ducks is beautiful.

[wxwax]

today, i was out the door at 415am and at my chosen spot by 5am ...

OMG that's a high price to pay!

[moonjuice]

These are stunning! The first one is my favorite. I like the way the green of the grass contrasts with the golden orange of the sky.