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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Creek, Catoctin Mountain NP


There is a pretty creek near Catoctin Mountain NP that I have always wanted to photograph, so I headed out in late afternoon with my brand new Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8. The sun had dropped behind the hills but I found a spot that had a nice reflection from the orange sky.

I am quickly developing a strong affection for wide angle shooting, but dang the 11-16 is wide. Quite a few times I was perched on a mossy rock in the middle of the creek, thinking I had the shot perfectly lined up, only to notice a tripod leg in the frame.

Shots were taken with autofocus off, lens set at the hyperfocal distance, shutter priority, timer for shutter release, and live view for framing. RAW files were processed in Lightroom – increased contrast, added a little clarity, vibrance, and sharpening, and as needed straightened horizons and knocked back highlights and lowlights.

I am quite new at wide-angle lenses and longer-exposure shots of moving water, so I would love to hear constructive feedback. What can I do better next time?

Thanks in advance. Edit: Added #s

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http://brucet.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v124/p637138499-5.jpg
2.
http://brucet.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v118/p1062922463-4.jpg
3.
http://brucet.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v104/p576489497-4.jpg
4.
http://brucet.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v116/p603828749-4.jpg
5.
http://brucet.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v124/p1056333249-4.jpg


Edited by JimFox on Jan 20, 2014 at 04:33 PM



Jan 20, 2014 at 10:59 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Creek, Catoctin Mountain NP


Hey Bruce,

Personally, I have found shooting winter time stream shots pretty hard. I don't end up with coming away with too many shots that I like. So I say that only to preface that these are nice, but none of them really jump out at me. #2 and 3 I think are my favorites from it. #1 could be really nice but that stick in the water is pretty distracting. I am thinking B&W would be a really good choice here. There is something about winter and B&W that seems to go hand in hand.

Jim



Jan 20, 2014 at 04:47 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Creek, Catoctin Mountain NP


Jim – Thanks for the critique, your thoughts are very helpful. I agree about that stick being distracting. One thing I learned is to look for the things in the water that don’t move, because they stand out like a sore thumb afterwards.

B&W is a good idea; I will play around with that.

I look forward to shooting that stream again when the foliage starts greening up.

Thanks again!



Jan 20, 2014 at 07:27 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Creek, Catoctin Mountain NP


Per Jim’s suggestion I tried B&W conversions on a couple of shots. Thoughts or suggestions very much welcomed!

1.
http://brucet.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v119/p700424176-4.jpg

2.
http://brucet.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v101/p1041187928-4.jpg



Jan 21, 2014 at 03:09 PM





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