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Wayne Jones

by Wayne Jones

Gallery: NPN PhotographersPosted January 22, 2014813 views10 comments
I'm posting this partly to demonstrate the value of a tough and versatile pocket camera, and partly just as an updated mugshot. (Can't see much of my mug here, but it's better that way :wink:

I shot this last week by propping up my little pocket camera (everything-proof Nikon AW110) in the snow on a log. I carry a small clamp-pod, which can attach to branches, or help prop up the camera on other objects. I'm going for a low-angle shot here, while trying to keep the lens clear of snowflakes from above and stream splashes from below.

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by John Neukirch on January 22, 2014 at 6:22 PM
Nice, Wayne. Looks like you were just one small slip from getting really really cold. :toast:
Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Jones on January 22, 2014 at 10:22 PM
Thanks John. My "perch" looks more precarious than it really is. I have my arm under that little leaning tree that is holding me up, and it's actually providing a comfortable neck and head rest for live view framing. I am dressed in Gore-Tex and wearing microspikes on my boots. You can be sure that my Gitzo is secure, too! I don't take chances outdoors -- especially in the winter.
Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Gavin on January 23, 2014 at 2:13 AM
I like it. Are you going to post the low angle image?
Registered on August 14, 2008, 293 Posts, 1250 Comments
Comment posted by John Neukirch on January 23, 2014 at 8:37 AM
Ah, I see. Does look pretty secure, unless the tree limb would of shifted. :smile:
Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Smith on January 23, 2014 at 12:32 PM
Love it! Inspiring. .... Keep on truckin....
Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments
Comment posted by Zhoen on January 23, 2014 at 1:03 PM
Don't fall in!
Registered on May 16, 2013, 25 Posts, 188 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Turner on January 24, 2014 at 5:04 PM
I would never be able to get up out of that position Wayne :biggrin:
Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 28, 2014 at 7:40 AM
Hi Wayne, That is a cool shot of you at work!...way to go! I enjoy your work very much. Cheers, Nick
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Reid on January 28, 2014 at 11:13 AM
Great shot Wayne and shows how hard you work to get a shot. Well done.
Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 6, 2014 at 12:02 PM
Way to get into your work, Wayne! My trouble is getting back up from a position like this. :biggrin:
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments