The subject of this photo is the “old” one room school house in Hilt, CA. The school was originally constructed and used in the town of Bailey Hill, circa late 19th century – The town name was changed to Hilt in about 1927. I’ve found the history of this quaint little photogenic school to be pretty sketchy in availability. The building is now located just NW of the town of Hilt about 1 mile. It is located right across the road, and the RR tracks, from the “Cole Stage Coach Station.” All are located on the old stage route from Jacksonville, Or. to Montague, Ca.
Photo information: Shot taken in the fall of 2023. It was shot with my Nikon D750 & Nikkor 28-300 lens. This shot was taken with a focal length of 85mm; shutter 1/50”; f/7.1; -0.33 EV.
Congratulations Ozzie on a wonderful capture! Look for Ozzie’s image soon in the Daily Courier.
I took the photograph during a workshop at Don Donnelly’s D-Spur Ranch in Gold Canyon, Arizona on January 12, 2024, at 5:37 pm. This working cattle ranch provided a superb opportunity to photograph the riding skills of cowboys and cowgirls on an active ranch. Capturing the rider against a setting sun was a challenge. I used a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and a Canon 100-400 mm zoom lens with settings of ISO 5000, f/9.0, 1/1000 sec. The Wild Rivers Photography Club has been a great resource for learning opportunities available locally and at remote locations.
Congratulations, Stephen, on a wonderful capture! Look for Stephen’s image coming soon in the Daily Courier!
Returning on October 9, 2023, to Lower Antelope Canyon after a 12-year hiatus, it still held all the beauty, light, and magic I remembered. This slot canyon leads into Lake Powell, Arizona. Tours are run by Navajo Nation-authorized tour companies. Due to its worldwide popularity, Antelope Canyon is busy. Our guide gave us plenty of latitude to take photos while our group of ten moved through the narrow passages up to 150 feet below the surface of the desert.
I have a love for black and white photography, taking the red rocks and pairing them down to the essence of light and textures. This image was handheld using my Fuji X-T4, Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.
1/45th second
f/7.1
ISO 6400
24mm
IBIS – In Body Image Stabilization
It is always rewarding and fun to bring images back from Susan and my trips to share with our fellow Wild Rivers Photography Club photographers. The comments and input club members share about their photographs help everyone improve and create images we want on our walls at home.
Congratulations, Larry, on another beautiful image! Look for Larry’s image coming soon in the Daily Courier!
“Yellowstone in the winter is beautiful, and the bison seem to carry an incredible amount of snow with their coarse coats. They are well-suited for this harsh environment, and wonderful to photograph. These two were digging deeply into the snow for the sparse offerings of dead grass – if it was to be found. Photo taken with an Olympus OM-1, with the Olympus 150mm-400mm at 400mm, 7.1f, 1/1250 sec. at ISO 1600.
The Wild Rivers Photography Club has really helped me develop as a photographer with the help and guidance of the professionals in the group – they love to share and coach to help newer photography enthusiasts evolve. A great group of photographers!”
Congratulations, Lynda, on a wonderful capture! Look for Lynda’s image coming soon in the Daily Courier!
It was a special day down in Phoenix, AZ, this past September when I had the privilege of photographing a young dancer who had never experienced a professional photoshoot. We started by getting a team of professionals to work their magic on her hair and makeup.
During the photoshoot, I had some talented assistants helping me manipulate the dress fabric to create a sense of movement and grace in the shots. It was a team effort to capture the essence of her performance.
I used my Nikon Z6 with a 50mm lens to capture this moment. I love the result of this image, that tells the story of this young dancer’s journey and her passion for her craft. It also reflects the dedication and talent of our team. It’s a testament to the power of photography to capture the beauty of a fleeting moment and transform it into a timeless work of art.
