Maine – Page 3 – Orcutt Photography

August 2015 Image of the Month: Lobster Buoys

08.15 Lobster Trap Buoys, Pemaquid, Maine

On an overcast day without much contrast, these Lobster trap buoys, articulated by their florescent paint, seemed to glow in the flat light. As I moved around the assembly of traps and buoys, this view at the corner with buoys aimed in opposing directions provided a dynamic composition. This photo, printed on canvas at 30” x 60”, is on exhibit in the lobby of R. M. Davis Inc., 24 City Center in Portland, Maine, until September 21, 2015.

Nikon D3x – 28-70mm f2.8 lens at focal length 60 mm, ISO 400, f16, 1/25 sec, UV filter, spot metering, tripod-mounted

June 2015 – Dandelion Field with Overhanging Tree

Along the banks of the meandering Sandy River between Farmington and New Sharon, Maine, fields of Dandelions thrive in the fertile soil of the flood plain. For this photograph the three contributors to the composition, Yellow Field, Foreground Tree and leading lines of the Tractor Path converge to create a dynamic image on an overcast day.

Nikon D800E – 70-200 mm f2.8 lens at focal length 200 mm, ISO 200, f11,

1/30 sec, UV filter, spot metering, tripod-mounted

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