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.



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.



enjoy (taking the next later train) photography,

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

Originally Posted by 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. 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. enjoy (taking the next later train) photography,

Oh Andy

Andy,

Those are some spectacular shots.

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

Ian

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

The one with the ducks is beautiful.

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

OMG that's a high price to pay!

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.