Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Random Topic Of The Week

Random Time,

So, yes this blog is for digital nature photography but I just can't help my self. The other day I was wasting time on my two most favorite time wasters, theChive and Tapiture, when I came across the most exquisite piece of artwork I have seen to date. After a little research I found that there is and artist that is devoted to recreating scenes from movies in oil paintings. Being a movie buff I love this and I cant wait till I can save up enough money to purchase some of his creations. He manages to capture the moments so perfectly it as if your seeing a still frame of the movie. Simply Amazing, here are a few of my favorites.

"Total Redemption"
"Only Human"
"Hello"
"Its Looking At Me Ray"
If you would like to see more, and even purchase a few of your own you can visit, http://www.gregoryclassics.com/.

TReed
Hello Once Again,

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, its time that we start dusting off the cameras so we can capture some of the moments. Here's a link to 16 Digital Photography tips to help you get set up for the holidays. I feel this article really covers all bases and gives the reader a good knowledge on how to make sure you capture the right moments correctly. http://digital-photography-school.com/16-christmas-photography-tips

Enjoy

TREED

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Final Presentation

Nikon 1 J2    ISO: 110  F/4.2  1/60sec.  16mm

Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/5  1/500sec.  22mm

Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/5  1/640sec  21mm

Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/4.5  1/500sec  12mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100 F/4  1/320sec  11mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 200  F/5.6  1/160sec  30mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/5.6  1/125sec  30mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/4.2  1/80sec 16mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 400  F/5  1/80sec  20mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/5.6  1/160sec  30mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 360  F/5.3  1/125sec  25mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 1250  F5.6  1/30sec  30mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/5  1/100sec  22mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/4  1/100sec  11mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/3.5  1/500sec  11mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/3.5  1/1600sec  10mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/3.5  1/1600sec  10mm

Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 200  F/8  1/50sec  10mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 200  F/8  1/50sec  20mm

Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 360  F/5  1/125sec  22mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/4.5  1/400sec  14mm

Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/5.6  1/320sec  30mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/5.6  1/400sec  30mm

Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/5.6  1/320sec  30mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/4.5  1/640sec  15mm

Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/4.5  1/500sec  15mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/5  1/400sec  21mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/4.5  1/320sec  10mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 360  F/5  1/125sec  22mm
Nikon 1 J2   ISO: 100  F/5.3  1/640sec  25mm

Monday, December 2, 2013

Photo Critique

1. This photo a very cool one. The photographer utilizes a very long shutter speed which allows the clouds to appear as on long, silky smooth layer flowing over the mountain. I believe he uses the proper exposure setting as well as the picture is not to bright or to dull. Also the radio towers are not exactly centered, they are off to the side as they should be and the eye is easily drawn to them.

2. This photo is not exactly my favorite. The photographer wants the viewers eye to be drawn towards the rock in the middle of the shot, yet he fails to do this because he blurs out the bottom of the photo which, at least for me, causes my eye to be drawn down lower then the rock. He also seems to use a long shutter speed as the water appears to be very calm and smooth. Exposure on this photo works.

3. This photo is very good. The photographer captures the detail of the squirrel perfectly. The whole body is not in vivid detail but the most important parts are. I feel that had they cropped the stick out of the bottom and only had the squirrel, the picture would have just about been perfect. Its a very simple picture, and in my opinion, simple is best.

Thursday, November 7, 2013



Hello All,

Its been a while and I thought I had better get my butt in gear and post a new thread. As many of you are aware, winter is rapidly approaching or may have already hit in your neck of the woods. That's why I have decided to post some winter photos that I have found will searching the web. I hope you enjoy and you can check out many more here, http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/11/23/45-winter-wonderland-photos/.

Take 'Er Easy,

TReed





Thursday, October 10, 2013



Hello All,

Just thought I would upload a couple of photos from some recent flights that I had. These arent the best quality because they were taken with my phone but you get the idea. Everything looks just a little bit different when your above 6000ft.

Enjoy,

TReed
Looking towards the Beartooths at 7500 from a Beechcraft Bonanza

View from a Beechcraft Bonanza just south of Laurel

View from a Piper Archer III just south of Billings and the Yellowstone River

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Photo Critique

1. The lighting for the photo is good in my opinion. When I first opened the photo my eye was drawn to the center of the bears stomach and not so much about to the fish where I am sure the focal point is supposed to be. This could have been fixed by getting a different angle which also could have made the bear a appear a little larger.

2.In this photo, I feel the photographer could have gone a F stop or two less to darken a little as the leaves closest to the camera are really bright and some appear to be white instead of color. I do like what he did his exposure causing the water to become blurred. I think that adds to the photo nicely.

3. Pretty much same as number 2. The picture becomes very bright in the top, right corner, had dropped a couple of stops it could have darkened a little but he might be at risk of darkening the rocks to much. Although the exposure does to a cool effect on the water.

4. This photo is very interesting because the lighting appears to be all wrong. The mountains are very bright and one would assume that they have direct sunlight on them, yet the sky clearly shows that it is night time. Confusing photo.

5. This photo is pretty good in my opinion. Lighting appears to work, nothing is to bright. The pool is off set of center and the eye is easily drawn to it.

6. This is a nice photo. The lighting is all good, the colors are very vivid and realistic, you can tell there is a foreground but its blurred which adds to the depth perception. Very good shot, well executed.

7. This photo is another one of those weird ones, however the rock looks really weird. It almost appears that the bear is photo shopped in there. Good photo except for that rock.

8. I like this photo too. It is hard to tell on the screen of how in focus it is but the lighting makes up for it. He uses the rule of thirds well.

9. This is another good photo, the eyes is quickly drawn to the subject. Color looks and good aswell as lighting.

10. This photo is good but in a weird way. The lighting appears to be alright but I feel the polar bear could have been moved over the the right or left a little more. Plus the polar bear in the back is out of focus and doesn't really need to be there odd numbers are better then even numbers.