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Going for Drama

Canon 6D

I saw this incredibly well preserved staircase, from the 1800's, and wondered if I could give the shot a dramatic perspective.

Step right up for your shave

Canon 6D

Cruising the Montana ghost town of Bannack, I discovered this gem. It was in the saloon, and a lot of people were killed there during the gold rush. As the story goes, the barber got so used to guns going off he "didn't miss a stroke" with his straight razor.

Kinda glad I live in these times instead of those?

 

Broken down dreams

Canon 6D, 24-70mm F/2.8, f/3.5, 1/800, iso 320

Such plump and graceful curves... long forgotten it seems.

Getting a new perspective

Canon 6D, 24-70mm F/2.8, f/3.2, 1/50, iso 2000

Siena's magnificent Duomo has to be one of the most photographed churches in the world. And justifiably so. Hard to put into words how amazing this structure really is. So as I wandered through it, camera in hand, I tried to come up with some different compositions, possibly something not already done.

 

Another day on Lake Como

Canon 6D, 24-70mm F/2.8, f/6.3, 1/250, iso 640

I was very taken with this home when I first saw it in the tiny hamlet of Perledo. Like virtually every town in Italy, there is a church, and this home is literally in the square in front of the church.

It spoke to me more than virtually any other structure I had seen on my trip, and that is a lot of structures! I wanted to come back when there was some nice afternoon light and blue sky over the lake. Alas, that was not to be, as we had overcast and light rain most of the time.

But I went back anyway, of course. There was a big crane behind the home, I hadn't noticed the first time. It was putting up an apartment building. Ah... progress? That limited the angles I could utilize.

I was by myself, but found myself thinking of some of my shooting buddies. What would Dan, or John, or Tony do here? Doors and windows were open, I really didn't want to disturb the occupants. As usual, I worked quickly.

This particular composition is my favorite, and I gave it a treatment that I feel harkens to the timeless quality of the scene. I'd like to think I did my buddies proud with this image.

Palouse Series 2013 - Last Day

Canon 6D, 24-70mm F/2.8, f/6.3, 1/400, iso 200

Last day for this series. How have you liked it?

This was an old garage door I found in the town of Palouse. I wonder how many years ago that last coat of paint went on? This was is a bit of a metaphor for me, a window back in time.

The Palouse is a beautiful region, known as America's Tuscany. It's very easy to get to, by flying into Spokane, WA. June is the best month IMHO. Extremely friendly people. If you combined this with a trip to nearby Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho you'd have one heck of a vacation.

Tomorrow I'll be going a completely different direction with the blog.

Palouse Series 2013 - Day Six

Canon 6D, 70-200mm F/2.8, f/4, 1/640, iso 100

So I know I said at the outset of this series that I wouldn't show any "Palousian" images. Here we have an antique farm implement. But i have to say that I have not seen a scene like this one posted anywhere. I loved the wildflowers and the steep hillside as i shot this one.

How do you like the DOF here?

Before the Fall

Canon 6D, 24-70mm F/2.8, f/5, 1/400, iso 200

I hope a lot of good times were had in this building, before the fall. Look at those nasty branches... Mother Nature is starting the reclamation process. Doesn't this look like one of my Cuba shots? Not this time - Palouse, WA. That's right, there is an actual town of Palouse, in "The Palouse."

Take The Wheel

Canon 6D, 70-200mm F/2.8, f/2.8, 1/2000, iso 125

She's a 1960 Chris-Craft runabout I saw at a wooden boat show yesterday. For sale! What a beauty. Tempted?

She's a beauty!

Leica M9

Looks like I'm back in Havana? Actually, no, Port Townsend, WA. Some gorgeous old buildings there.