The assigned “Odd Couple” category was one of the more challenging ones this year. Finally hitting on the idea of drugs and alcohol, I went into the studio to create the image. The setup was a black glass table with a black background. Three studio lights were used, one for the rim and backlighting, one for the front light (Key light), and one with a red gel to give a “red light” warning as the background.
The ‘Never A Couple’ image was easy to set up. The process was straightforward, and the time needed to take the photos was surprisingly short. Even editing was relatively quick this time, as little dust settled onto the table and subjects.
***A quick reminder that our April 17th Education meeting is during the day at Wildlife Safari. Please see Event listing on FB for details or contact Susan or Larry. ****We will NOT be meeting at the Church the evening of the 17th.
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!
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.
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.
