A GLIMPSE OF MY TOWN TUESDAYS -- Fisheye on the Piankatank
posted by micki at 8/29/2006 08:19:00 AM
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
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- Name: micki
- Location: United States
No digital photography here folks. Only film, all the time. No post processing. I shoot it, I have it developed, I scan the print, I post it. It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted, despite the ease with which you could copy them. If you would like a true photographic print of any of my images, please contact me at goodiesbaker@yahoo.com and I will be happy to provide you with one. Weapons of Choice: * Minolta 7000 * Minolta 9000 *Minolta Dynax 9 * Konica Minolta 70 *Minolta x-700 * Minolta AL-F Rangefinder *1958 Minolta Autocord *Holga *holgamod Holga *PIX Panorama Toy Camera *Polaroid One Step Close Up Lenses: Too many too list, just read the stats for each shot I post Scanner: Epson 4990 Perfection Photo Favorite Films: * Kodak Tri-X * Fuji Superia * Ilford HP5+ -- Goal: To make the best exposure possible, on film. A Theme a Day *Sunday – Take A Guess *Macro Mondays *A Glimpse of My Town Tuesdays *Wednesday's Colors *Thursday's Critter *Unique Film and/or Camera Fridays *Saturday – Anything goes
28 Comments:
On this day, I missed the best colors of the sunrise. I grabbed a few shots upon my late arrival, (I had been somewhere else, but the sunrise wasn’t visible from that part of the island, so I made a mad dash for location Plan B. The sunrise looked beautiful…in my rearview mirror.) It began to cloud up shortly thereafter, but I stuck around to have a little fun with my fisheye lens. Some of you might recognize this little blue boat from the first Holga shot I ever posted. The old fisheye was in true form that day and I snapped quite a few pics.
So, this location is one of many on the peninsula where folks can come to launch their boats into the river. I like to come here often to see what I can see. They have a barn full of sheep and chickens along side the docks, but as the sign as you enter the launch area says “members only,” and I’m not, I stick to photographing the water. Once I can time it right so that I can meet the owners and ask permission, I’m hoping to grab some critter shots. I did meet their dog on this morning. Anyway, this shot looks east onto the Piankatank River, which actually separates our peninsula to the north and helps to form a smaller peninsula. Did that make sense? I guess what I’m saying is that I live on the middle of three peninsulas on the east coast of Virginia. If you look closely at our peninsula, it is actually made up of three even smaller peninsulas. Whatever, probably more info than you want to know. It is a really cool area, though.
Camera - Minolta Maxxum 7000
Film - Fuji HQ ISO 100
Shutter Speed - 1/45
Aperture Setting - f-8 Aperture Mode
Lens - Sigma 16mm
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
Amazing! I love that you left the curvature of the lens in this shot. Great job!
Love your framing and the reflection on the surface of the water...beautiful shot..one of your best...8.5/10
I lile trhe composition of this shot, but I keep wondering if this would have even looked better in monochrome with a sepia tone, But what do I know, it looks great the way it is :)
Suby
P.s
Apologies for my tardiness in visiting lately, just taking a brief break from blogging
Oh, I actually love this shot. The cloudy sky makes it all the more better! Of course a great sunrise is always a plus, but in this case, the over cast is perfect!
Love this shot. Waterfront shots are some of my favorites. Love the reflection of the sky.
I first thought that the mesh cage was a glass tank. I think there is a surreal twist to this image and nobody else seems to have spotted it. Not your fault, but the word verification, is not very clear at times, the way a lower case 'j' is done looks like an 'i'
what a smashing shot - it really does look like you live in a lovely area!
Nice, Micki. I love The Tidewater. I miss The East Coast from time to time.
I like that it's so centrical. Cool colors. :-)
I like the cage being there, the lines of the boat, the marble look to the water and the reflections of the dock & boat to the left. Kinda cool that the tree lines end on either side of the boat like that.
Also enjoyed yesterday's bumby mushroom. :) beautiful structure against a mixture of muted surrounding colors.
Thanks for the comments you left on my new site. I appreciate it!
This is a nice peaceful image. It almost looks desaturated to me and has a timeless feel to it. Well done Micki. Have you had a chance to use the Holga much?
Love the reflections and superb framing, nice one Micki!!
What a neat little shot. I feel I could walk right up to that blue boat. For fisheye, this is very restrained and I like the overall effect.
What a nice one ! I like the silver color of the sky and the water with the sweet and harmonious blue!
much diversity in landscape, people, prejudices, income and the rest in Virginia, I miss it
OH the cloud reflection is great!!!!!!
The blue of the boat stands out nicely!
Tena koe ehoa
Very nice micki. Theres spherical element thats enhanced from the reflections on the water. A convex horizon is drawn backward into the image instead of across it.
The cubist element that the cage creates is an ironic and interesting contrast to the effect of the lens.
The reflection on the water is haunting! The blue of the boat stands out... a perfect picture.You need to have a gallery to show off your collection Mickey! I love learning about your town thank you for your photos!
What an interesting shot! I don't think I've ever used a fisheye lens before.
Really nice shot Micki!
Makes me wanna go hang out by the water.
=:-}
What a wonderful perspective on tis pier, Micki!!
I like the reflections in the water and the curved lines on the dock and the blue color...oh heck, I like the whole image. Well done.
I have family in Virginia - visit there a couple times a year. Beautiful place.
Great shot! Now I must drag out my maps to place the Piankatank! The name is familiar but I just can't orient myself to where it is!
I like the composition of this shot it is so well suited to using a fish eye. The reflections along with the blue / silver tones produce a wonderfull image.
Hi Micki,
I have just been going through your portfolio of images and have thoroughly enjoyed myself. Of course, your macros caught my eye and many others. I really like this one...the calmness and the colors especially. Thank you so much for your recent comments on my blog. I'm so glad that you left your link!
Super serene - completely calming.
The lens distortion draws us right into the image - that cage does seem impervious to the effect and produces a wonderful "Whaaa?" moment :-)
i love this one very much micki .;)
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