Nature Photography

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Photography and I have known each other for a while now, but for years I never considered it a passion. Thanks to a previous co-worker, that passion would embed itself in me and never go away. Hiking up mountains or across beaches, typically in bad weather, all to get that perfect shot. Though I may never have a perfect shot, the images below are some that I'm proudest of. Please enjoy.

Waterfall in Mt Magazine State Park, Arkansas

Waterfall in Mt Magazine State Park, Arkansas

Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT
Lens: Canon 100 mm f/2.8 Macro
Focal Length: 100 mm (in 35mm: 160 mm)
Exposure: 5.0 sec @ f/16 (aperture priority)
ISO: 100

Pier at Sunset in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Pier at Sunset in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT
Lens: Canon 70-200 mm f/4.0 L
Focal Length: 78 mm (in 35mm: 124.8 mm)
Exposure: 1/400 sec @ f/4 (aperture priority)
ISO: 100

Pink Rose in DIY Studio

Pink Rose in DIY Studio ('nature')

Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT
Lens: Canon 100 mm f/4.0 L
Focal Length: 100 mm (in 35mm: 160 mm)
Exposure: 4 sec @ f/16 (aperture priority)
ISO: 100

Flash: Home Depot Shop Light (halogen bulb)
Modifiers: 4'x4' DIY diffusion panel (rip-stop nylon)

Seagull at Sunrise in Myrtle Beach, SC

Seagull at Sunrise in Myrtle Beach, SC

Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT
Lens: Sigma 24-70 mm f/
Focal Length: 180 mm (in 35mm: 288 mm)
Exposure: 1/640 sec @ f/16 (aperture priority)
ISO: 200

Snow Covered Sunset in Mt Magazine State Park, Arkansas

Snow Covered Sunset in Mt Magazine State Park, Arkansas

Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT
Lens: Sigma 24-70 mm f/
Focal Length: 24 mm (in 35mm: 288 mm)
Exposure: 10 sec @ f/22 (aperture priority)
ISO: 100

One thing to note about this shot. It isn't actually one shot, but rather a composite of two. One exposing for the sky and the other for the foreground. They were later merged together in Photoshop.

Conclusion

I realize now, all of these shots were taken with my Canon Rebel XT. Which was my first DSLR and very old. The last I knew, it was still in my family though, as I handed it down when I upgraded. For those curious, I currently shoot with a Nikon D5200 personally and a Nikon D5100 at work. Regardless, I hope you enjoyed.

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