Image of the Month – Page 4 – Orcutt Photography

May 2015 – Little River

At first, this front lit scene, near the head waters of the Little River in Freeport, Maine, appeared to be problematic. But, by shifting my location I was able to take advantage of the screening effect of the overhead branches. Direct sunlight was shielded my lens, allowing me to make this photograph without concern about flare. Early spring green foliage, reflected in the water, helps define the water path into the woods.

Nikon F5 – 28-70 f2.8 mm lens at focal length 35 mm, ISO 50, f16,

1/15 sec, UV filter, spot metering, tripod-mounted, Fuji Velvia Film

April 2015- Carrabassett River Early Spring Gold

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The glow of sunset falls on the open water of the Carrabassett River in Western Maine in early April, turning its rippling water into a golden flow. The river course is defined by crusty snow, formed by repeated cycles of freezing and thawing spring weather conditions. The melting, snow-lined banks provide strong contrast to the open moving waterway.

Nikon D3x – 28-70 f2.8 mm lens at focal length 35 mm, ISO 200, f16,

1/15 sec, UV filter, spot metering, tripod-mounted