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One of the most spectacular displays of fall color actually isn't in the first place you'd think of. Well, maybe it is. Vermont is pretty spectacular. But the place I'm referring to is the Colorado Rockies and the brilliant colors of the aspens in autumn.
Along with my friend Don Mammoser, I'll be leading a workshop to the San Juan Mountains of Colorado for the fall colors. The workshop is Sept. 28 to Oct. 2, based out of Ouray, CO. The cost is only $795 and we're limiting the trip to 12 participants. Two professional photographers/instructors, a relatively small group, and fall colors in Colorado. Not to mention the town or Ouray! What a deal. |
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Late October can be beautiful in Oregon's Willamette Valley wine country. And that's why we've planned this trip for that time of the year. The grape leaves are yellow (and some red), there are still a few grapes left on the vine to photograph, and the deciduous trees are colorful.
Oh, and the wine is pretty good too.
In addition, there are some other great fall color destinations nearby including Silver Falls State Park. Dick Badger and I may be visiting this park prior to the winery tour. For those signing up for the tour, we'll let you know and you'd be more than welcome to join us.
The tour is October 18-22, click here for more information. |
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Last month I told you about getting a Canon G11 camera. I'm having a lot (not alot--see below) of fun learning how to use it. So far I figured out how to use a polarizer (not challenging) and graduated neutral density filters (more challenging).
As I can simply frame up the picture and see right on the LCD how it will turn out, I'll know when a grad filter will be needed to balance the foreground and background exposures. Since the G11 has a spot meter it's pretty easy to determine what exposures should be. I can then mentally calculate the difference between what the foreground exposure actually is and what I need it to be. That way I can pick which filter to use. The using is the tricky part.
So this is how I actually use it: After determining which filter I want to use, I spot meter the foreground and, locking in that exposure, autofocus where I need the focus point to be. I then recompose the shot. At this point, the foreground looks good on the LCD but the background is blown out. I then place the filter over the lens and move it up or down until the picture looks good. Click! Got it. |
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We all have pet peeves. I have a lot. Well I have more than that but for now, a lot will do. What I mean is that one of my pet peeves is when I see the phrase "a lot" written as one word: alot. Grrrrr.
I recently came across a clever outlet to alleviate my annoyance at "a lot" abuse. You're welcome. |
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That's about all I've got. Except this: if you're an Adobe Lightroom user, version 3 has been released and is available. I may or may not get it. Heck, I barely use Lightroom 2 as it is. But I probably need to learn to take advantage of this powerful program.
Maybe I'll add that to my upcoming list of winter projects. You know, that list that goes back to the winter of 1997. Sigh. |
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