Posted by Wayne Rhodus on January 4, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Man am I happier than a fox in a hen house! Got some hip waders for Christmas and have used them twice already to get some in stream image perspectives. This shot was made New Years morning as I stood mid-thigh deep in Mill Creek waiting for the sun to crest the horizon. Water must have been about 40+ and I was still able to shoot for almost an hour before my feet got numb. Anyway, I'm sure somewhere downstream (pun intended) I'll go for a swim and be really ticked off but for now they are opening up another world for me.
5D, 24-70L @ 35mm, 1/15 @ f/11, - 1 exp bias, ISO 100, polarizer part strength
Really nice Wayne, I really like the streaks coming of the sun and the reflection in the foreground is neat also. I know you'll enjoy the waders, mine sure come make a crossing or getting different angle easier.
Posted by Scott Bean on January 4, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Very nice shot. This image has a nice balance to it for me and I love the star burst effect with the sun. It's also great that the reflections in the upper pool aren't over exposed.
I was going to pick up a pair of knee boots for getting out in streams, but maybe I should go for hip waders. Do you take any precautions with your camera while moving around in the stream? For example, put it back in a camera bag except only when shooting? I ruined a 20D/battery grip/lens once standing in a shallow stream (tripod tipped over) so now I'm a bit paranoid...
Posted by Tom Kennon on January 4, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Wayne, there are many things to like about your compositon. the sun beams, reflections and the ripples in the foreground come to mind. Glad to hear about your waders, just don't step in a deep hole and let them fill up with water.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on January 4, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Thanks guys. All I can say is I've already stepped in a "deep" hole ... well actually it was yesterday where there was an accumulation of leaves at the bottom of a shallow stream. Guess what, it was a deeper area where the leaves naturally settled out of the current. I had about 3 or 4 inches to spare by the time my feet bottomed out but it was a thrilling trip down!
And Scott, can you say is insurance? I travel the streams with my camera mounted on the tripod and legs extended. I use it as a balance and/or hiking pole while traversing the streams. Odds are I'll go in one day no matter how careful I am.
Thanks for the comments!
Posted by Scott Bean on January 4, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Yeah I've been getting by without insurance on my gear, but I'm going to have to check into that this year.
Where is Mill Creek? Looks like a pretty area.
Posted by John Moore on January 4, 2009 at 5:10 PM
What a wonderful shot Wayne. Nice composition with the line running from lower left to upper right. Of course the sunburst, the sun reflection and the light on the rocks are nice, though for me the rippled reflections of the trees are the understated sweet spot. But really, its the sum of all the parts that just makes this a great shot.
I'm glad you shared the info about the waders. I've thought about getting some; now I know somebody is using them with good results.
Posted by Brad Mangas on January 4, 2009 at 5:29 PM
Nice job Wayne! You took what typically could be just a plain jane area and gave it a wonderful morning feel. As so typical with your work, this is tack sharp and looks really nice.
Remember where the tops of those waders start! Have fun!
Posted by Rob Graham on January 4, 2009 at 7:16 PM
The freedom to roam that a pair of waders gives you is priceless. I use a pair of chest waders occasionally, mostly while shooting at Pillsbury Crossing. Enjoy the waders and keep producing shots like this :).
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on January 4, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Thanks everyone, I plan to put the waders to good use on many occassions.
Scott, Mill Creek runs through suburban Johnson County and is a major feature of Streamway Parks. The park includes a 17 mile continuously paved path that is used by joggers, bikers and the occassional photographer. The path starts at the Kansas River on the north and ends in Olathe, KS. There are many interesting areas and several nice locations to make images.
Let me know if you're coming up this way, I'll introduce you to the place.
Posted by Randy Wilson on January 4, 2009 at 11:55 PM
Put another notch on the lens barrel. You nailed it, Wayne.
Wow, what a nice image Wayne. Lovely warm side/backlight hitting the grasses on the banks, and I love the reflection of light off the rocks on the left. Sweet...
Discussion
13 replies5D, 24-70L @ 35mm, 1/15 @ f/11, - 1 exp bias, ISO 100, polarizer part strength
I was going to pick up a pair of knee boots for getting out in streams, but maybe I should go for hip waders. Do you take any precautions with your camera while moving around in the stream? For example, put it back in a camera bag except only when shooting? I ruined a 20D/battery grip/lens once standing in a shallow stream (tripod tipped over) so now I'm a bit paranoid...
And Scott, can you say is insurance?
Thanks for the comments!
Where is Mill Creek? Looks like a pretty area.
I'm glad you shared the info about the waders. I've thought about getting some; now I know somebody is using them with good results.
Remember where the tops of those waders start! Have fun!
Scott, Mill Creek runs through suburban Johnson County and is a major feature of Streamway Parks. The park includes a 17 mile continuously paved path that is used by joggers, bikers and the occassional photographer.
Let me know if you're coming up this way, I'll introduce you to the place.