Foggy River Sunrise, Calla Burr nature sanctuary, Michigan Image # LA-7574
With some recent print orders, I stumbled upon this image in my archives. When I saw what camera I made it with, it made me think of an interesting contrast of the times in DSLRs and the complete flip in what people chose to complain about. It was made close to 8 years ago now with my very first DSLR, the Nikon D2H, with only 4 megapixels. Back then the megapixels wars were in full gear, and Nikon took some criticism for not keeping up with the Joneses and releasing only 4 MP in a camera when many were going 6 or 8.
Now, the D800 is coming soon, with a whopping 36 MP. The key complaint? ”Holy pixel gluttony – that’s too much!” :-) Even though I am on the waiting list for one, I am still reminded that what is most important is that you are making the most of the camera you have and where you are at. The number of megapixels wasn’t going to make me any more likely to be in this spot on this morning. To this day I still sell and publish many images created with my D2H. What matters most are the images I created during the times that I had it. I am sure they will bring about great memories and sales for years to come.
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Ice sheets beneath my feet, Lake St. Clair, Michigan Image # WI-9556
It is that time of year when I start thinking about photographing on the ice. However, with the extremely mild temperatures this year, I am doubtful I will be able to walk out on the ice like I did in this shot a couple of years ago.
This lake, Lake St. Clair, is about a half hour drive from where I live. This spot reminds me of the unique gems we all have quite close to home. However, it is interesting that this “gem” really isn’t much photography-wise any other time of the year. I have visited here spring, summer, winter, and fall time – and really it is only when it is frozen over in winter that it draws me to photograph. (more…)
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Winter pathways, Clinton River Park, Michigan Image # WI-9553
An interesting thought popped into my head during this day walking in the woods and approaching this area. The woods around my home are pretty much a jumbled mess. Vines, scrubby bushes and snags, thorny plants everywhere. Long time readers may recall me mentioning this a few times in the past. I think most would agree that the simpler a photograph can be, the stronger it becomes. Eliminate distracting elements that will confuse the eye and our brains is a fundamental of composition. So doing landscape type work in my woods can be quite difficult. (more…)
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Clinton River in snow, image #WI-9552
I shall be snowy, no, wait, I will be warm, no, maybe some ice, no, bitter cold, no, how about some rain? We have been on a roller coaster ride in our temperatures here for months. This is turning into the craziest winter in my recent memory. I have only had to shovel twice since November (not that I am complaining on that part).
This snowy scene was just last Sunday with snow we basically received that day. The day before, we had nothing. I had a couple of hours to do an evening hike in the woods. This river is about a 10-15 minute walk from my house. The woods were beautifully covered in snow.
Yesterday, it was 55 deg F – and all gone. Michigan’s Winter is having an identity crisis. How many personalities have we yet to see? Blink and you might just miss something. I must say I am somewhat liking the unpredictability, instead of day in and day out of cold weather.
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