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Gallery: LandscapePosted November 8, 2012324 views13 comments

Yeah, you all have seen a zillion images from the Potholes...and you probably will see one more at least. I finally got a really colorful sunset and had to make a mad dash to shoot this. Basically, I had about 2 minutes to compose this shot and one horizontal a few feet away before the light was gone. Luckily, there was nobody else shooting at home this night. Normally, there are 4-5 photographers running around.

I think with the growth of social media outlets and photo sharing sites, this spot and many, many others out there are getting too popular/overcrowded. I remember back about 5-6 years ago when I was the only one shooting here. Oh, well, it's still home to me.

On another note, I am sorry I have been absent lately. Just too busy with volleyball coaching. I do have a few images from this past fall that I will post soon to get some feedback on.

Nikon D800, 14-24, two shot exposure blend

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13 comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 8, 2012 at 2:20 PM

This works nicely. Beautiful sky and reflection.

Did you switch over to Nikon? I see the D800 listed.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Ant on November 8, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Well, not that usual to me, anyway...
Splendid colors and reflections, and an intriguing perspective...

Registered on April 13, 2009, 27 Posts, 474 Comments

Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 8, 2012 at 6:09 PM

If the ones to follow are anything like this, keep 'em coming! Gorgeous color and patterns in both the sky and potholes make this worth exploring the frame again and again.

Registered on August 5, 2004, 1007 Posts, 5595 Comments

Comment posted by Joerg Bonner on November 8, 2012 at 6:11 PM

for me this is the first image of the potholes :) i bet that, even if i had seen others before, that this would be amongst my favourites. love the beautiful colours!!

Registered on September 5, 2011, 44 Posts, 221 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 8, 2012 at 11:47 PM

Best pothole image yet. Love the paint-pot look of the ones in the foreground.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on November 9, 2012 at 6:53 AM

I've played championship volleyball for a long time and I can imagine that you are busy now as the new season has started here as well and I see all my friends getting busy as well. It's good that I'm out of the sport now as I would miss all the great fall colors happening at the moment.
Love the shot - great subject and skillful processing as usual. I see you switched to the D800 like many other photographers here. I remember that you were a 5DMII shooter too and would be interested how you feel about the switch. Like you I also have some Zeiss lenses - did you stay with Zeiss?

Registered on November 14, 2007, 322 Posts, 6101 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on November 9, 2012 at 9:59 AM

This is sweet! Maybe your best, or among the best from here for sure. I thought that camera was a loner? You've been holding on to it for a while now, don't they miss it?

Chris

Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 9, 2012 at 10:05 AM

I like the expansive view and the great colors in this one. What a wonderful sky to work with!

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 9, 2012 at 10:36 AM

Beautiful work Jimmy! Great looking sky and I just love the foreground shapes and reflections.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on November 9, 2012 at 11:45 AM

Andreas and Chris....yes, the D800 was just a loaner. I had it for about 3 months

However, I had to return it a few days ago. I get to borrow a 5D3 soon, so that should be fun to test out and figure out which system to go with!

Registered on July 26, 2007, 244 Posts, 2807 Comments

Comment posted by Andreas Resch on November 9, 2012 at 1:02 PM

Thanks for the info, Jimmy. I wish it were that easy to loan a camera around here. I'm curious what you will go for in the end.

Registered on November 14, 2007, 322 Posts, 6101 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 9, 2012 at 5:37 PM

Jimmy,

Gorgeous color here! And I think you've done quite well for yourself from this area, despite it's growing popularity. I'm sure you will always find something new and invigorating here.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on November 11, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Just exceptional color Jimmy. Hopefully popularity doesn't hurt this area; the pot holes are truly an iconic foreground.

My daughter played high school volleyball and loved it. Nevertheless, I think I enjoyed following her and the team even more. Kudos to you for working with such an awesome sport.

Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments