Approach

52 Frames - Week 43 - Centered Composition

Out shooting motion blur for another photo challenge, I thought a head-on shot might work for this week's 52Frames.  With a small tripod, self-timer and an ND filter, I was able to capture this self-portrait scene.  I used a different shot for the other challenge, but this outing was a "2-Fer".

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f13 | .8 sec | 40mm equiv | ISO 100 | ND Filter

Photographed 10/22/25

Frozen Shadows

52Frames - Week 51 - Black & White Minimalism

Quick trip to the forest preserve this morning to capture a streak-saver!

Sony A7IV @ f8 | 1/320 | 186mm | ISO 100

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 12/21/24

The Redwoods

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Guernville, CA

In all the years I traveled to the Bay Area for business, I never visited the redwoods. Earlier this month while visiting some friends, I had the opportunity to do so.

Redwoods 1

Sony A7IV @ f8 | 1/125 | 20mm | ISO 400

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Redwoods 2

Sony A7IV @ f8 | 1/125 | 20mm | ISO 800

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Redwoods 3

Sony A7IV @ f22 | 1/125 | 40mm | ISO 2500

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

All photographed 6/9/24

Decay

Downed tree in Ryerson Woods.

Sony A7IV @ f6.3 | 1/250 | 110mm | ISO 500

Tamron E 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 A067

Photographed 2/16/24

Damn, I Dropped It!!

52Frames - Week 7 - Unexplored

I interpreted this prompt to explore a place I've never been rather than create an image that conveys not being explored.  To that end, I visited a forest preserve literally 2 miles from my home that I've driven & cycled by hundreds of times yet never previously entered.

Furthermore, in preparation for my Africa trip later this year, I wanted to further explore use of the 50-400mm lens.

For true "birders", I know this image is cheating due to the feeder, but it provided a good opportunity to play with settings and burst mode.  A couple of things I learned: 400mm is not long enough for birds (but I'm not buying another long lens) and 1/1000 sec is not fast enough for handheld (will try monopod + faster SS next time).

Sony A7IV @ f6.3 | 1/1000 | 400mm | ISO 2500

Tamron E 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 A067

Photographed 2/16/24

Light On The Forest Floor

52Frames - Week 40 - Dappled Light

Milwaukee, WI

Layers of leaves & colors typify a midwest autumn.

Sony A7 IV @ f16 1/200 85mm ISO 100

Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4

Photographed 10/7/23

2023_CLondon52_September: Exploring Genres

From the C.London website: "This month, let's dive into exploring different photography genres. From landscapes to wildlife, documentary to sports, we're about to broaden our skills and capture amazing stories. Who knows, maybe you’ll find a new passion. Or whatever the opposite of passion is."

1.  Landscape

Nature provides all sorts of visual illusions.  This rock face is no exception.

What Do You See?

Sony A7 IV @ f8 1/400 112mm  ISO 100

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 9/27/23

2.  Documentary/Photojournalism

Former Allstate Insurance Corporate Campus

Northbrook, IL

I photographed this scene on 8/31/23, the day the September prompts were released to Patreon members.  Turns out it foreshadowed an article  published on September 3rd in the Chicago Tribune that discussed the replacement of corporate campuses with logistics and data centers.

Out With The Old...

Sony A7 IV @ f8 1/640  47mm  ISO 100

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 8/31/23

3.  Wildlife

I had to travel 1,000 miles for this photo.  Was hoping for something more exotic, but the deadline was approaching.

Nuts

Sony A7 IV @ f8 1/125  200mm  ISO 100

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 9/27/23

4.  Sports/Action

"Drive for show; putt for dough" is a common saying in golf.

The Drive

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4 1/160  71mm equiv ISO 200

Photographed 9/8/23

Emergence of Autumn

Photos from a walk at Wright Woods Forest Preserve in Lincolnshire, IL.  Pockets of color are beginning to emerge in the crisp autumn air.  Get outside and enjoy!

"Across the Pond"

"Burst"

"Flame"

"Quack Quack"

"Impression Reflection"

All photographed with Sony A7 IV

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

All Photographed 10/7/22

Three Rocks One Dude

52Frames - Week 40 - Rule of Odds

I planned to do a street photography shot this week for EC but was out on a forest preserve walk with my good buddy Irwin when I spotted these 3 rocks overlooking a beautiful landscape.  The contrasty composition struck me as strong so thought I'd photograph it as a backup image for the challenge.

Then Irwin jumped into the scene with some different antics on the rock.  He's been such a willing subject over the years, I knew my original plan had to be shelved!

Sony A7 IV @ f9 1/500 51mm ISO 100

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

Photographed 10/6/22