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©2010-2016 Julie L. Brown, All rights reserved
Charleston, South Carolina
March 30, 2016
"The Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier is 24 feet wide, extends more than 1,045 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, and is 23 feet above sea level. Known as one of the best places to go saltwater fishing in Charleston, visitors and locals also take advantage of the miles of Folly Beach views, bird watching, and walking."
This is a popular spot for sunrise shoots. There were quite a few people on the beach the morning we visited this pier. I really like making images before sunrise or after sunset-the amount of light that the camera sensor collects during a long exposure is amazing. The RAW capture had a blue cast which is typical at twilight. I warmed it a bit by adjusting the white balance during processing. My typical workflow is Lightroom + NIK Color Efex Pro + Sharpener Pro. Properly exposed low ISO images usually don't need noise reduction.
Camera notes: The 42.4 MP Sony a7rII has a full frame sensor that is enabling photographers to capture images with an expanded dynamic range in one shot. For many scenes, there is no need to shoot multiple frames at different exposures for HDR or create compositie images later in post-processing. The lens used was a Canon 70-200 f4L mounted on a Metabones T-Smart IV lens adaptor for Sony FE.
One of the most important aspects of the Sony mirrorless bodies , in my opinion, is a feature called Focus Peaking . In manual focus, the edge areas in the scene are illuminated by red or yellow, so that you can clearly see what is in focus. This is extremely helpful in getting sharp images, especially in low light or at night.
Since I am now about two years behind in processing and posting images from my photobirding and landscape image-making trips, I have decided that in 2016 I was going to take a different approach. Many photographers periodically reflect on their work and at the end of 2015 I started to realize that it was time to get out of my rut. Instead of trying to post every image from an outing or trip, I am going to select images that I find most compelling, and talk about where, why, and how in my narratives. What I enjoy most about my immersion in photography is that every image represents a unique place in time for me, and there is a story to tell within and behind each subject and composition. Along with the motivation to take my craft up another level in the field, I have also spent some time trying to become faster and more proficient in my processing workflow, both in the programs that I use everyday (Lightroom and Photoshop), and in learning to use new ones (ON1 Photo 10 and Capture One Pro). Why do we make images? Is it a fascination with the gear-the technology, the process, or is it both a purposeful and serendipitous way of seeing and sharing our personal experiences? For me, it is all of that, and more. What is it for you?
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This photoblog is my nature journal and travelogue. Many of my wildlife images were made in environments impacted by humans. My goal is to feature each animal in a way that allows the viewer to sense the essence of its life in the wild. The purpose of the accompanying narratives is to enhance awareness and appreciation of our natural world, as well as to inspire everyone to protect and care for it.
@Michael Skorulski: Thank you, Michael.
@Anne: Thanks, Anne. You have a nice collection of images on your site.
@Marie Le Corre: Thanks for your comment, Marie. I do not have the password to comment on your site.
@Dimitrios: Thank you, Dimitrios.
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@omid: Thank you, Omid.
@Ehsan Hemmati: Appreciate your visit Ehsan.
@Frances: Thank you, Frances.
@Dany Hèm-Kervran: I appreciate that, Dany!
@Steven: Thanks for your comment, Steven.
@Darkelf Photography: Thank you. Love having the live view LCD show the histogram and focus peaking on my Sony! Lately I have been mindful of just how great the technology is with all of the camera features that help to get sharp, properly exposed images.
@Anita: Thanks, Anita. Yes, the bursts were done in camera. The might have been smaller if I had used f16, but I chose f13 because I had no specific foreground element to make sharp.
@L'Angevine: Merci!
@Ruthiebear: Thank you, Ruthie. Good to hear from you.
@omid: Thanks, Omid.
@B. Thomas: Thanks very much, Barbara.
@Linda Candilas: A belated thank you!
@Sonja: Thank you, Sonja. My photography lately has concentrated on landscapes and sports, but the next post will be a bird just for you!
@Anita: Thanks for your observation, Anita. I always appreciate knowing what other photographers see in my images.
@Sonja: Hi Sonja. I'm glad that you shared your thoughts with me. I value the types of interactions that I have had with other photographers on aminus3. It is important to me to have an outlet to share my images, but over the years, I have found that I have less time to spend posting and making comments. The meaningful conversations with you and other photographers is what I enjoy the most. I have amassed thousands of photographs, but still feel compelled to make images. As you said, we are observers of the 'beauty of nature' .
@Marie Le Corre: Thank you, Marie!
@JCJ: Merci!
@Marie Le Corre: Thank you, Marie. Best wishes for 2017 to you as well.
@PD: Hi Paul, nice to hear from you. As you can see I have not been active on aminus3 for awhile but I just happened to think of you the other day as I was remembering the Arches & Canyonlands workshop we took with Don Smith a few years ago. I was influenced to try Sony by Don and Gary's switch from Canon and got my first camera-the crop sensor a6000 in August of 2015. I used it in Gary's October 2015 Eastern Sierra workshop and absolutely loved the results. I bought the a7rII in November of 2015. Since then I have not carried any Canon bodies on landscape shoots (much lighter pack!), but still use Canon for my sports and portrait photography.