Exploration Photography Daily View - December 14, 2016

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I was going through some of the weeks photos and I came across another shot from Penn's Landing on Saturday that I would like to share. This is the Battleship New Jersey docked on the Camden Waterfront.

I shot this with my Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50.

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Tuesday December 13, 2016

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Exploration Photography Daily View - December 13, 2016

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Today I would like to share a different view of the same squirrel I shared the other day. He was still on the lookout for whatever scared him a few minutes earlier.

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Monday December 12, 2016

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Exploration Photography Daily View - December 12, 2016

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I had a plan for today's photo but changed it near the last minute. After dinner I stepped out front and looked up to see a very inviting and ever so crisp and clear Moon. And I also had some ideas for fine tuning my technique and learning a little bit more about my new DSLR. I recently moved up from my entry level Canon Rebel T3 to a new Canon EOS 80D. And there is a LOT more options and capabilities. It's also much faster and quieter. Very good for nature photography. But how about the Moon? Well here is what I have for you today.

I also used my "cheapo" 500mm lens. Not too bad huh? As much as I would love a nice expensive big lens I kind of like taking the underdog route. It makes me think about the shot.

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And that will do it for today my friends. But before I go I would like to let you know that I am working on a redesign for my blog. It will mostly be fine tuning but there will also be some new features. That being said I would be open to ideas from you, my readers (viewers). Please feel free to use the comments section if you like.

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Exploration Photography Daily View - December 11, 2016

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I was in our front yard this afternoon tending to some Christmas decorations and filling the bird feeders when I hear a loud chatter from our neighbors yard. I look over and what do I see? This little guy up in their tree. Or rather on the side of their tree.

He was just sitting there. Not moving an inch for a few minutes. I'm not sure what startled. At first I thought there was a hawk nearby. We have had a few and they usually prey on smaller birds. But there was no hawk in sight. I did however see a seagull. Yep. A seagull this far inland and in temperatures at about 30° F (1.1° C). In fact when we were at the grocery store about an hour earlier we saw about eight seagulls flying around. Weird huh?

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Saturday December 10, 2016

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Exploration Photography Daily View - December 10, 2016

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What a cold and winter-like day we had today! Temperatures didn't raise above 40° F (About 4.5° C). But that didn't stop us from heading to the city to visit Penn's Landing Playhouse located at the Independence Seaport Museum to watch a live performance of "Little Shop of Horrors". Kim and I enjoy live theater and today's show did not disappoint. And after the show we took a quick walk around Penn's Landing to look at the scenery. I didn't have my DSLR with me because I wanted to travel light. Instead I broke in my new Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS50. The Lumix is unique in today's world of compact Point and Shoots whereas it has a viewfinder (not just a rear screen) and it will save images in RAW format. Two things that are an absolute must for me. Especially the viewfinder. Just try using the rear screen on a bright beach and you will know why. But enough of that. Here is my offering for today.

This is the Ben Franklin Bridge and part of the Camden Waterfront in New Jersey as viewed from Philadelphia. While the Lumix does offer a Panoramic Mode I opted to shoot three frames and merge them in Photoshop. This may not be DSLR quality but overall I think it came out pretty good. Feel free to let me know your thoughts in the comment section.

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Friday December 9, 2016

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Exploration Photography Daily View - December 9, 2016

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The Winter months are an excellent time to shoot the Moon. On a clear cold evening I can get some really crisp and clear images of the everyone's favorite satellite. Tonight is such a night. Nice and cold. And... I have a new toy. I found myself an early Christmas present on Amazon. For the sole purpose of shooting the Moon I purchased a 500mm lens. Now I could have gone the normal route and spent thousands of dollars. But instead I went the cheap route and bought a very basic fully manual $89 lens made by a company I have never heard of. Cool huh? And after a quick skim through a rudimentary instruction manual I finally said the heck with it and hooked up this glorified gun scope and shot this.

I need to work on it a bit but I don't think this is too bad for a first attempt. Now what I really need is a new tripod head that affords me some better freedom to adjust my aim. That will not be cheap.

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Thursday December 8, 2016

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Exploration Photography Daily View - December 8, 2016

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Sharing yet another shot from "A Longwood Christmas" here is another decorated tree from along one of the outdoor paths.

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Wednesday December 7, 2016

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