Category: Port Townsend, WA

Into and Away from the Sun

Into the Sun

There is quite a bit of difference between shooting into the sun and shooting away from the sun. There are many folks that caution you against shooting into the sun … there can be challenges with lens flare and reduced contrast. However, in the image above you can see the reflection of the sun on the pond … something you can’t get if you only follow ‘the rules’. The image below (Mt Baker in the distance) was shot a few minutes later than the above … away from the sun. It took less work to get a decent exposure, but it also doesn’t seem as dramatic.

Away from the Sun
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Dappled Light

Dappled Light

Dappled light is charming, but getting the exposure right can be a challenge. There is quite a range of exposure values. Adobe Lightroom Classic is the program I use for ‘post-processing’. It’s a great tool for photographers … although there is a bit of learning curve.

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Walking the Service Road

Walking the Service Road 1

The autumn brings a quieter experience to many trails and parks. The summer crowds are gone and one can find relative solitude even in parks that are heavily used.

Walking the Service Road 2
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A Splash of Red

A Splash of Red

I spotted this red splash of Oregon Grape in the middle of a patch of Salal. Two of the typical natural ground covers in the Pacific Northwest.

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Autumn Campground

Autumn Campground

The upper campground at Fort Worden State Park is closed except during the summer season. It looks a little lonely without any people around. But you can still walk through and enjoy the fall colors of the big leaf maples (the few that there are).

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