I went out for a day of shooting on Thursday. Our July was very dry, even though our annualized precipitation was normal. Well, now, we're >11" above normal for the month of August and for the year!
I'm including three photos in this post (I hope). I drove north to one of my new favorite areas, the Wisconsin Dells - no, not the tourist trap part, but the really beautiful parts that caused it to become the tourist trap. I hiked about a mile, with my rain gear, and I was drenched by the time that I got the the area that I wanted - not from rain, but from the humidity and perspiration.
Now, with all of the dryness in July and all of the precip in August, there are a LOT of nutrients heading into the waterways. So much so that when I first viewed the Upper Dells, I was quite peeved by the blue-green algae bloom. But, I did find an interesting shot that shows nice contrasts between hard edges and rounded edges, inorganic and organic...
Once I got into the mood, I did start to see more shots. The day sorta reminded me of being in the foggy redwoods of northern California. And, Joel, you're advice was great. The vegetation was good, but the lichens were the best part, when contrasted with the dark earth and lighter rocks. (Sorry, those photos are on film, which will be awhile.) With all of the moisture, there is a plethora of fungi popping out, too!
And, finally, here's one of my favorite places, which is called Pewits Nest, a State Natural Area. The last time that I was at this place was nearly two years ago, in the fall. The flow was about a tenth of what it is in this photo...
Posted by Chuck Beatty on August 26, 2007 at 9:19 AM
Nice images, Tim. I really like the third one -- it has the most visual impact for me. Isn't it great when streams and falls show off a bit?! I think the algae would make an interesting close-up abstract. I like the cliffs, but might remove some of the foreground--especially the blurry plant in the LLC.
Thanks for sharing the image of Pewits Nest. In looking at your web site last spring I saw the fall picture and added Pewits Nest to my list of places to visit when I’m in the area. I grew up in Mazomanie so I make it down that way once in a while.
PS
How do you get multiple photos to show up on the same posting? I must have missed something along the way.
Phil Schwarz
Posted by Jack Graham on August 26, 2007 at 10:42 PM
Tim:
#1-- Nice--If rocks were wet WOW! but great color & lines
#2--Loose that bush in the lower left. Nice image.
#3--Wonderful--my eye is immediately drawn to the back wondering where the waters coming from
I'm pretty much with Jack. The perspective of the first is really neat, I felt a though I was staring into the cosmos when I first glanced at it. The third is probably my favorite in terms of a classical landscape photo. I've seen some really sweet shots come out of Pewits nest - I need to get over there at some point! Good work Tim.
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6 repliesI'm including three photos in this post (I hope). I drove north to one of my new favorite areas, the Wisconsin Dells - no, not the tourist trap part, but the really beautiful parts that caused it to become the tourist trap. I hiked about a mile, with my rain gear, and I was drenched by the time that I got the the area that I wanted - not from rain, but from the humidity and perspiration.
Now, with all of the dryness in July and all of the precip in August, there are a LOT of nutrients heading into the waterways. So much so that when I first viewed the Upper Dells, I was quite peeved by the blue-green algae bloom. But, I did find an interesting shot that shows nice contrasts between hard edges and rounded edges, inorganic and organic...
Once I got into the mood, I did start to see more shots. The day sorta reminded me of being in the foggy redwoods of northern California. And, Joel, you're advice was great. The vegetation was good, but the lichens were the best part, when contrasted with the dark earth and lighter rocks. (Sorry, those photos are on film, which will be awhile.) With all of the moisture, there is a plethora of fungi popping out, too!
Thanks for sharing the image of Pewits Nest. In looking at your web site last spring I saw the fall picture and added Pewits Nest to my list of places to visit when I’m in the area. I grew up in Mazomanie so I make it down that way once in a while.
PS
How do you get multiple photos to show up on the same posting? I must have missed something along the way.
Phil Schwarz
#1-- Nice--If rocks were wet WOW! but great color & lines
#2--Loose that bush in the lower left. Nice image.
#3--Wonderful--my eye is immediately drawn to the back wondering where the waters coming from