Winter Hiking

Bobw235

Bobw235

Senior Member
Location
Massachusetts
Finally got a chance to get out with my new camera and a wonderful new lens. Here are a few shots I took over the past two days.

Harold Parker_Aurora_1.jpg

Harold Parker_Aurora_3.jpg

Harold Parker_Aurora_6.jpg

Harold Parker_Aurora_7.jpg

Great Brook Farm_Aurora_Winter Pond.jpg
 

steelcitiesgray said:
Those are beautiful photos. What state is that, you have quite a change of temperature in just a few days.
Click to expand...

Thanks. I'm in Massachusetts. Very little snow this season and took advantage of a spectacular 50° day to take these. There was a bit of snow on some portions of the trail that got no sun, courtesy of the inch or so of sleet we had earlier this week. The ice in one of the photos was a nice element, but it's all but gone on most of the ponds.
 
ossian said:
Excellent pics, Bob. And it looked like a wonderful day for some exercise.
Click to expand...

Thanks Ossian. It was a great day to hike. I did about 2 miles in all and getting some good shots was an added bonus. As much as I value going to the gym, I love getting outside for a hike.
 
A few other shots from my hiking the past two days. I've been working with new software and experimenting with various looks for the photos.
Great Brook Farm_Aurora_Pond Through Trees.jpg

Great Brook Farm_Aurora.jpg

Harold Parker_Aurora_4.jpg

Harold Parker_Aurora_9.jpg

Harold Parker_Aurora_11.jpg
 
Bob, Your post # 8 first photo, really like how you "framed" the shot between the 2 trees. I enjoy hiking too. We have a couple of great parks not far from us and the trails are fun for beginners and experienced hikers.
 
steelcitiesgray said:
Bob, Your post # 8 first photo, really like how you "framed" the shot between the 2 trees. I enjoy hiking too. We have a couple of great parks not far from us and the trails are fun for beginners and experienced hikers.
Click to expand...

Thanks very much. Here is an alternative version of that photo which I created today with my software. This shot was created from three bracketed images, then brought into software called Aurora HDR, then into software called Luminar. I converted it to a black & white image, then exposed some of the green tones.
Pond Through the Trees_2.jpg
 
I'm going back and forth between the 2 pics...deciding...my edited post disappeared. Below is my second edit.
I like the 1st one in the #8 post better. This last shot reminds me of the "Twilight Saga" . The #8 seems sharper and I like the contrast between the brighter green, the tan leaves/grass and the tree "frame"
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Back
Top