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No words just pictures. As always when driving or walking through the Cliffs development on Mount Tzouhalem I look for scenic views. This time it was about the lack of views
These photos went through Photoshop to make the file size a bit smaller but otherwise they are comparable to photos from a role of film like in the olden days that got developed and printed straight in a lab.
I can’t help but disagree – you’ve captured the mist so well it’s enhanced the views perfectly.
Thank you Debra, Originally the area got leveled for a golf course. That plan collapsed and now it is sub divided for houses. The views are brilliant though, at all times.
Crikey Joseph, that is a special moment to capture
Thanks for the comment. Those mists… Even though the camera, once again, could do the subject no justice I was happy with the photographs. It was a spectacular view.
No words needed for this stunning captured photos! 😀
Thank you Wolke, coming across a view like this carrying a camera is like a gift from heaven. What does not really show on these photographs is how freezing cold it was.
Beautiful!
It was beautiful Angeline, it was kind of neat there above the cloud that stretched over the lake below and beyond. The sun’s rays had a ball playing with the mists below.
Joseph, these are just gorgeous. If one was in need of a “lack of view” this would be a spectacular one to view.
Thank you Karen, it is always the case of being at the right place at the right time. I knew that if I’d be able to drive out of the cloud i’d probably end up in sun, but there is no way of knowing how spectacular the vista really is until it can be seen. (for this sort of photographing I’d love a camera with a monitor screen on the back that is at least 5″ x 7″ Something like an old fashioned Bronica.)
Wow, Joseph, I have to say these are some of my favorite photos from our area ever!! I’ve been out and about myself a bit in this trying to capture some of the sights, and you’ve really done a smash-up job here with your set!!
Thank you Mr Toad, I thought you might appreciate these photos that are sort of taken right over your place. The lake in the valley and the mountains around and the weather patterns make certain there is always something interesting or beautiful to discover here and the views at this time were probably as spectacular as any I have seen.
These are really good.
Thank you Pam for that nice compliment, This kind of appreciation makes my day.
Joseph these are great shots. I was wondering if it was cold since the road surface in the first couple of shots looks slippery, not just wet.
And the camera did do them justice. If you want that big screen, you could take pictures with an iPad – I have seen more and more instance of people using one of those as a camera, out and about. Seems a bit odd, but it is a nice big screen.
I think I have seen a digital back for Bronica perhaps 10 years ago just before they went out of business (never owned that camera, but used one of and on. Nice camera with lots of fine lenses). The iPad, I’m certain, could be hooked up with a modern camera. It would not be my preferred set up (to many parts to hang on to and an ever growing camera bag) but it’d be excellent in scenic or architectural photography. The same as with an old fashioned view camera, through the iPad screen the subject can be studied in all its minute detail from different angles. Ansel Adams here we come 😉
A friend of mine tethers a small computer – a blackberry or something – to his DSLR for video work. That screen is probably 6 or 7 inches across and makes a huge difference for focussing and framing too. He clamps it to his tripod. Mind you, his video is mostly of concerts indoors, so it is easier to work with. I wonder if you could hook you iPhone up to your camera so that you could use it’s screen? I would guess that there must be an app for doing that. And while not large format, is bound to be better than the camera screen.
And then of course there are digital view cameras such as models from Linhof and lenses from Schneider, Would love to get my hands on some contraption like that.
Those must produce enormous files. Probably would need a computer upgrade to process the images…
Yes and the camera purchase prices (Hasselblad around $20,000 I believe). I am having a half serious look at 7″ tablets to use with my camera.
Greetings from Australia Joseph,
What an amazing series of photographs; the composition and themes are both elegant and beautiful. Great work
God bless
Thank you, as always with scenic photography it is a matter of chasing the light and sometimes catching it.
What a beautiful way to describe taking photographs “chasing the light and sometimes catching it”. So true indeed
These are brilliant pics.
Thank you Vikas Yadav, Photography is like life in the sense that it is so nice when a plan comes together, and some kind of beauty that spreads happiness or insight is the result of one’s efforts.
Wow.
Simply stunning:)
Thanks for that comment. As far as the photography is concerned it is nice when a half formed plan comes together.
wow! these photos are wonderful!
Thank you so much. Having looked at some of your photography your comment means a lot to me.
Oh, thank you very much! It is flattering 🙂
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