Author Archives: Ken Cannon
Coquille Sunset
Sunset: Coquille, Oregon Canon 30D, 17-40 f/4L, ISO: 100, aperture: f/6.3, shutter: 1/60 second, exposure bias: +0.7 step, filter: 2 step soft edge graduated neutral density, tripod: yes, post: PS2 It’s not unusual for the waters of the Coquille River to flood … Continue reading
Jack Lake, Central Oregon Cascades
Thunderhead over Jack Lake Canon 30D, 17-40 f/4L, ISO: 100, aperture: f/16, shutter: 1/8 second, exposure bias: -0.7 step, focal length: 17mm, filter: circular polarizer, tripod: yes, B&W conversion with Lightroom 3 Jack Lake in the Central Oregon Cascades is at one … Continue reading
Fireworks
Canon 30D, 70-200 f/4L, tripod: yes, cable release: yes ISO: 100, manual mode- aperture: f/11, shutter: 4 seconds I was about a mile away from the action and shooting over a tree-lined ridge. You can see the trees in the … Continue reading
Astoria, Oregon
Astoria-Megler Bridge, Astoria, Oregon Canon 30D, 17-40 f/4L, tripod: yes, cable release: yes HDR: 5 exposures, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 Software: Photomatic Pro and Lightroom 3 I got up before first light to set up for this photo. The sky … Continue reading
American alligator
Canon 30D, 70-200 f/4L, ISO: 200, aperture: f/4, shutter: 1/640 The ‘jungle cruise’ at Wakulla Springs State Park is a must do when visiting the Florida panhandle. Wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities abound from 30-foot long open sided boats that cruise along a 3 mile section of … Continue reading
Grand Central
Grand Central Station, New York City Canon PowerShot, ISO: 200, aperture: 2.8, shutter: 1/6 second Grand Central is a busy place, day or night. It’s a great place to sit and watch the flow of people and subways. I find … Continue reading
Oystercatcher
Oystercatcher preening Canon 30D, 70-200 f/4L, ISO: 200, Shutter: 1/1000, aperture: f/4 I have countless photos of birds on a stick, birds on a rock, birds on about anything. By far, the most interesting shots are birds (or any wildlife, … Continue reading
Depth of Field
Canon 30D, EF-S 60mm f/2.8 macro, tripod: yes, B&W conversion with Lightroom Some subjects are just more compelling in black and white. Flowers, especially dried ones, seem to fit that category. I marvel at the intricate detail of patterns in nature. Flowers are … Continue reading
Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon
Waterfall, Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon Canon 30D, 17-40 f/4, ISO: 100, aperture: f/22, shutter: 3.2 seconds, filter: circular polarizer, tripod: yes, cable release: yes Yesterday’s post was about using a slow shutter speed to blur water movement. Today’s photo is … Continue reading
South Umpqua River, Roseburg, Oregon
South Umpqua River, Roseburg, Oregon Canon 30D, 17-40 f/4L, ISO: 100, aperture: f/22, shutter: 4 seconds, circular polarizer filter, tripod: yes, cable release: yes Most of us are drawn to water. It has magnetic qualities and provides solace in a … Continue reading
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