Following last year’s Photo Friday series of lectures, John and I decided to create E-books to share that information with a wider audience, and to give a reference to those who did join us for the talks. The first of those E-books, on photographing Intimate Landscapes, is now available on the Apple iBooks Store. Please check it out!
Intimate Landscapes by Cameron Held & John Orcutt
https://itun.es/us/hES2-.l
On the way to and from Mane Huts & Trails’ Flagstaff Hut, I have passed by this bog frequently. On a bright November day the bright tree trunks and their reflections in the dark water, surrounded by amber-tinted grass layers was a photo opportunity I couldn’t pass up. I stopped to capture this image just before a breeze came up and dissolved the essential reflections. A great scene can become mundane in an instant when a slight change occurs.
Hasselblad H3D, 210mm lens, ISO 50, f13, 1/10 sec, UV filter, manual focus, spot metering, tripod-mounted
Flagstaff Lake Sky Reflection, Flagstaff Lake, Maine
Soon after sunrise, the calm water of Flagstaff Lake in the High Peaks Region of Western Maine reflects the striking early morning sky. The direction and movement of the cloud forms created a leading line directly to the distant mountains, making it possible for me to capture this dramatic scene.
Nikon D800E– 17- 35mm f2.8 lens at focal length 31 mm, ISO 400, f11, 1/30 sec, UV filter, spot metering, tripod-mounted
