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A Contrast of Textures

Inniswood Buttercup

Inniswood Buttercup

 

I spent a couple hours this morning wondering around Inniswood Metro Gardens in Westerville, Ohio.  The early warm weather this spring has definitely pushed the bloom schedule ahead by about three weeks.  Always looking for the unusual subject I couldn’t pass up this fallen Buttercup as it contrasted against the dark textured surface of a shallow  pond.   F22 @ 1/8, iso 400.   Thanks for viewing!   – Vince

High Road Gallery Reception

Just wanted to thank everyone who attended the reception at High Road Gallery, Worthington, Ohio.  I had the opportunity to meet some great people.  Awesome turnout!  Here’s a few pics.

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High Road Gallery Ohio

High Road Gallery Ohio

 

High Road Gallery Ohio

High Road Gallery Ohio

High Road Gallery Ohio

High Road Gallery Ohio

Leftover Fall Color

Darby Macro Fall Color

Darby Macro Fall Color

I’m finally getting back out and shooting after taking care of a bulged disc in my lower back.  I’m still finding plenty of fall color in the woodlands well beyond what many consider peak season for colors.  I found many unique subjects at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park.  I modified the light with a 20″ diffuser and a 12″ soft gold reflector.  Thanks for viewing! – Vince

Nikon D7000

Sigma 150mm Macro

F25 @ .8sec  iso 100

New River Gorge Area – West Virginia

Maple at Hawk's Nest State Park - WV

Maple at Hawk's Nest State Park - WV

I just returned from a couple days exploring the New River Gorge Area of West Virginia.  This is one of my signature close-up texture images from Hawk’s Nest State Park, WV. It seems I’m always looking for unusual textures and patterns of light.   Looking forward to a return trip soon!  Thanks for viewing! – Vince

 

Prairie Details

 

My search for early morning light was interrupted by a pop up thunderstorm and needless to say I decided to play it safe and avoid being a target with my aluminum alloy tripod!   Yes carbon fiber is on the list but it’s just not in the budget right now!   – Besides, I don’t even notice the weight anymore!   Instead of packing it in and heading home I decided to wait out the weather and work with less than ideal conditions.   The air was starting to move my macro subjects around the prairie but the lingering clouds provided the cover I needed for a little diffused light.   I decided to focus on the overlooked details as I’m becoming a little bored with summer prairie blooms and anxiously awaiting the colors of autumn.   I happened upon this patch of prairie drop seed?  and just worked the backgrounds and different angles of light not knowing what I’d come home with from this morning.  I opened up my aperture in order to isolate the seed heads and give a fast shutter speed to overcome the slight breeze.   This small series was taken all within a 10 square foot area at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, Galloway OH.   Thanks for viewing! – Vince