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06.30.2010 Mark Wood 1 Comment

Raymondskill Falls

This last weekend, my wife and I ended up hiking to numerous falls around the Delaware Water Gap.  We had a great time, and I got to play with my new Cokin neutral density filters.  While I’m not quite done sorting all the images, this one stood out as one of my favorites.

The top portion of the tallest falls in Pennsylvania.
NIKON D200 @ 31mm — 1.3 sec, ƒ/16, ISO 100 | zoom in
Raymondskill Falls

For those who aren’t familiar with neutral density filters, Wikipedia has a pretty decent explanation.  Essentially, the filter allows the shutter speed to be slowed down so even on sunny days, motion blur can be achieved — a must for waterfall photography!  I’m still learning exactly how to use them and under what circumstances they work out the best, but this seems to give the desired affect!

06.29.2010 Mark Wood No Comments

Backyard Deer and Fawn

This is one of those situations where you just happen to be in the right place, at the right time.  Seriously!

About a week or so ago I was just getting ready to go to work when I looked out our back picture window to see what looked like a deer grazing in our pasture.  Living out in the country, this is really no unusual event.  However, after looking closer, I realized that this wasn’t a deer grazing at all, but a mother deer nursing her fawn.  The fawn looked no more than a week old and after quickly getting my wife, we simply stood there and watched nature for a while.

NIKON D50 @ 300mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/11, ISO 200 | zoom in
NIKON D50 @ 300mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/11, ISO 200 | zoom in
NIKON D50 @ 300mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/11, ISO 200 | zoom in
NIKON D50 @ 300mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/11, ISO 200 | zoom in

After a bit, mother and fawn moved off a few more yards and she proceeded to try to clean the fawn.

NIKON D200 @ 300mm — ¹/180 sec, ƒ/5.6, ISO 160 | zoom in
NIKON D200 @ 300mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/5.6, ISO 160 | zoom in
NIKON D200 @ 300mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/5.6, ISO 160 | zoom in
NIKON D200 @ 300mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/5.6, ISO 160 | zoom in
NIKON D200 @ 300mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/5.6, ISO 160 | zoom in
NIKON D200 @ 300mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/5.6, ISO 160 | zoom in

After a while, both mother and fawn passed over the hill in the background to graze some more.

Yet one more reason I love living in the country!

06.6.2010 Mark Wood 1 Comment

Butterfly Gardens

While we were in Maryland for the Memorial Day weekend, we found time to go by the Brookside Gardens and visit the Butterfly Gardens. Now I haven’t had much experience with butterflies, but this was a completely unexpected surprise. I have never seen so many colorful insects in one place. What’s more, there were so many!

We walked a few laps of enclosure and I just kept snapping away.  I particularly enjoy this series due to the bright colors on the butterfly, and the fact that you can see the Proboscis as the butterfly eats.

A butterfly feeding from a flower.
NIKON D200 @ 70mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/4.5, ISO 100 | zoom in
Eating Nectar
A butterfly feeding with wings spread.
NIKON D200 @ 70mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/4.5, ISO 100 | zoom in
Wings Spread
A butterfly continues to feed on the nectar from a flower.
NIKON D200 @ 70mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/4.5, ISO 100 | zoom in
Still Eating
06.4.2010 Mark Wood 1 Comment

Memorial Day Food Photography

There are few things in life that bring people together more than good food! Over the Memorial Day weekend, we had the opportunity to catch up with some old friends at a graduation party. The food was absolutely delicious and the conversation just as good. I’ll simply let the photos describe it!

Napkins rolled and stood on end for a bouquet effect.
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/1.4, ISO 200 | zoom in
Napkin Bouquet
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/1.4, ISO 200 | zoom in
Stacked Plates
Bread basket full of a delicious assortnemt of treats!
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/2, ISO 200 | zoom in
Bread Basket
Delicious glazed salmon filet
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/4.5, ISO 200 | zoom in
Salmon
Therse were really delicious, and very colorful!
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/4.5, ISO 200 | zoom in
Basil Infused Roast Veggies
I thought the garnish of green and purple basil was reallyinteresting.
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/2, ISO 200 | zoom in
Green and Purple Basil Garnish
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/2.8, ISO 200 | zoom in
Mushroom Risotto
A platter of grilled, sliced steak.
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/2.8, ISO 200 | zoom in
Grilled Steak
One can never have too many shots of steak!
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/1.8, ISO 200 | zoom in
Close up of Steak
06.2.2010 Mark Wood No Comments

Day 153 – Butterfly Hanging On

Over the Memorial Day weekend, we took a lovely trip down to the DC area to visit some old friends. While we were there, we had the chance to go out and visit Brookside Gardens and visit their Butterfly House. It was amazing — butterflies everywhere!

This little guy was hanging on with one leg to a flower petal.

Butterfly hanging on to a flower petal
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/640 sec, ƒ/2.8, ISO 100 | zoom in
Hanging On
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