Monday View - 5 November 2018 Edition

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Every weekend from early Spring right into Autumn Kim and I drive past a series of lakes while on the way to the shore. And every time we drive by them I always say that one day I will pull over and snap some pictures. This has been going on since April. Well on our way home on Sunday I finally did it. We were running early and for once the sky was clear and it wasn't raining so it was the perfect time. I'm pleased overall but I wish I had taken a little longer and set up my shots better but I think you can see what I have been seeing for several months now.

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And here is Yesterday's View.

Sunday November 4, 2018

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Sunday View - 3 June 2018 Edition

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Well Kim and I are back from yet another rainy weekend at the shore. But at least it didn't rain the whole time. We were able to get some outdoor activities in and we were even able to have a nice campfire last night. This morning the rain held off long enough for us to run a few errands. And I was able to do a little bit of shooting.

Many dozens of times as we have traveled up and down RT 9 in Cape May Courthouse I have noticed a really nice little lake at the entrance of the Cape May County Zoo and Park. So today I finally decided to stop by and shoot some photos. Being a dreary and did I mention very windy day there was no one else there but me. Even Kim waited in my truck. But I wasn't all alone. I had the company of a few flocks of geese. There was several adults and a lot of young ones. And for  today's photo I would like to share some of them with you.

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Just a family out for a swim.

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And here is Yesterday's View...

Saturday June 2, 2018

Today's Link

Today I am sharing an informative link for something I want to try. It's a tour that I have not yet been on but would like to go. So I thought I'd share it with you. And of course when I do I'll be sure to share my experience here at the blog. Click Here to check it out.

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Welcome To The Tuesday View

Continuing with our Saturday trip to Jenkin's Arboretum I would like to widen my lens a bit and show you some scenery aside from flowers and leaves. This is a shot of the lake along with some beautiful Fall colors.

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Yesterday's View...

Monday November 6, 2017

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Welcome To The Tuesday View

Today was back to work after a three day weekend. And those three days just seemed to have flown by. But at least it didn't rain today. Well not until this evening that is. And speaking of rain I mentioned in yesterday's post that during our camping trip we got a whole lot of it. But it did clear up enough on Sunday to grab a few shots at a lake near our campground. And today I am sharing one of them. This is just one view I snapped as we enjoyed a quick stop at West Emerald Lake.

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Technical Info

- Canon EOS 80D
- Sigma DC 18-250mm Lens at 18mm
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture F16
- Shutter Speed 1/40 Second
- ISO (Film Speed) 200
- Center Weighted Average Metering

Here is the "Before" image.

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Yesterday's View...

Monday September 4, 2017

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Exploration Photography Daily View - September 13, 2016

Hi and welcome to the Daily View!

Yesterday I told you that I had a lot to share with you from our trip to Orlando. And boy do I?! And to start off I thought I would show you this view from in front of the building in which our suite was located.

This small man made lake was on the other side of our parking area. You can't see from this shot but there was loads of turtles and frogs. And there was usually a few Herons hanging around too. This is just a sampling of the beautiful landscaping that the resort offered. In case you are interested we were staying at Mystic Dunes Resort. It is located just outside of Orlando in neighboring Celebration Florida. A rather young community at just 22 years old. Celebration is basically a resort town. I am not even sure if there are any permanent residences there. But hey, it has a Wawa! It made us feel right at home.

And now...

Yesterday's View...

Monday September 12, 2016

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Exploration Photography Daily View - September 4, 2016

Hi and welcome to the Daily View!

Today was our first full day here in Florida and as usual Kim and I tried to make the most of it. When most people think about Orlando they think of Disney or Universal and a plethora of other theme parks. And so do I. But wherever I travel I tend to look for something a bit more peaceful and preferably scenic. And today we found just that in Lake Louisa State Park. With the main attraction of course being lake Louisa itself. So for today's photo I thought it proper that I share with you this beautiful view of this beautiful lake.

I created this with seven photos blended in Photoshop. And as nice as it looks you really needed to be there to see it in person. I would love go go back again one day, perhaps in the Winter months, and see it again.

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Yesterday's View...

Saturday September 3, 2016

Oh by the way, as much as I like peace and quiet we will be visiting Universal's theme parks. After all we are in Orlando :)

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Exploration Photography Daily View - August 17, 2016

Hi and welcome to the Daily View!

While we were out and about this past weekend I came across this beautiful lake and made sure to snap off a few shots so I could share it with you. Enjoy!

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Yesterday's View...

Tuesday August 16, 2016

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Exploration Photography Daily View - July 21, 2016

Hi and welcome to the Daily View!

Today I would like to share one more shot from our weekend trip to Jenkins Arboretum. This time I thought you would enjoy a bit of scenery. This was my view from the edge of the lake.

Yes, it is as quiet and peaceful as it looks. One can do a lot of relaxing there. Or photographing :)

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Yesterday's View...

Wednesday July 20, 2016

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Exploration Photography Daily View - May 7, 2016

Hi and welcome to the Daily View!

Like most Saturdays Kim and I were on the run today. Lots of errands to get done you know. On our last task of the day we drove past a little man made lake that is a few miles from our house. I glanced at it and thought it would be cool if I pulled over and shot off a few photos. Of course by the time I thought of it we were already too far away to turn back. And I was certain that on the way home it would be too dark. As it turns out though it wasn't. And I pulled over and grabbed a few frames with my phone since my camera was at home. That's okay though because I think this came out pretty good. Have a look.

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Yesterday's View...

Friday May 6, 2016

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April 22, 2015 - Photo Of The Day

Today I would like to wrap up our trip to Longwood Gardens on Saturday. Though I may share a few more after today. You never know. I usually concentrate on flowers when at Longwood. I mean it is what they are famous for. But their grounds are just as beautiful. It is so peaceful and I could walk there every day. Even when there are crowds there always seems to be a quiet spot. Anyhow I have three photos to share with you today. Please have a look and enjoy.

This first shot is the lake at the beginning of the Meadow Garden. A few days ago I showed you the other side.

Here we have a closer look at the lake. I guess it is actually a look into the lake. Check out the fish.

And this last photo shows the trail leading into the Meadow Garden.

Thanks for stopping by. I am so glad that you did. I hope you enjoyed your stay and come back again real soon. There is a lot I would like to share with you.

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January 28, 2015 - Photo of The Day

The other day while I was out shooting in the snow I grabbed a few shots of a man made lake that is located in all places a corporate park. Okay it was a lot more than a few shots but you know what I mean. I am still going over what I captured but would like to share this with you today.

This was created using five exposures that were combined in Photoshop. I will post the originals on The Facebook Group located here. Please check it out. 

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December 6, 2014 - Photo of The Day

Yesterday I was off from work and I took the opportunity to run some errands and get some stuff done that I would normally do on the weekend. While out and about I stopped by our local township building which also houses the town library. Also on the same grounds is a really nice man made lake and a great walking trail. Today I would like to share a panorama I shot of the lake.

I created this photo with five exposures that were merged in Photoshop. I had a tough time straightening it out and making the perspective correct but I think it came out okay.

I rarely get over there to the township grounds to enjoy this wonderful space that is right in my backyard. But I think there will more trips there.

Thanks as always for stopping by and please come back soon.

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October 26, 2014 - Photo Of The Day

The beautiful Saturday weather moved right on into Sunday. As usual I was up early so I decided to take a drive over to Jenkin's Arboretum to photograph the Autumn foliage. As depressing as the end of warm summer days is to me I must admit that the colors of Fall are wonderful. I got some great shots today and would like to share one with you. And here it is.

This is one of the many walking paths and like the others it was covered with lots of leaves. I'm sure glad it wasn't wet. The sun was also very strong and a little tough to work with at times but with a little effort the results should be pretty good. I'll be sharing some more photos from this trip over the next couple of days after I get a chance to do some post processing.

I would also like to share a short video that I shot today. It is best viewed in full screen in 1080P HD.

Thanks as always for stopping by to read my little blog. I truly appreciate it.

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