Weekend Trip - Part III ----- The Voyage Home

By TURBO
•7
written 7/28/06 10:27 AM, published 7/28/06 10:27 AM
    On our return trip towards home, we came to a vista point and the kids stayed in the car while I found a river to shoot. I tried the longer exposure on some of them, but didn't quite get the effect I wanted.
    Heavy criticism welcomed here. Please advise in any way. Most were shot on AUTO, a couple on AV. No tripod ( yeah, I know,...that wouldv'e helped.)

Popup LinkRiver 1
  Popup LinkRiver 2
    Popup LinkRiver 3
      Popup LinkRiver 4 Still
        Popup LinkRiver 4 Moving
          Popup LinkRiver 5
            Popup LinkRiver 6
              Popup LinkRiver 7
                Popup LinkRiver 8 This would've been good for the Double challenge.
                  Popup LinkRiver 9 B&W  

    Getting gas was a normal part of the trip(no, Loweho...gasoline...!) and at one of the stops, I got out and was Popup Linkpaying for it. Matt got out and said Popup LinkLook, Dad!!! . What was he talking about, I wondered. I looked down and saw Popup Linka big bug. He was about 2 inches long on the body alone.  Popup LinkWhat Is It? Matt wanted to squish it... I told him no; I didnt want the guts on my carpet in the van!
    Coming home, we again passed by  Popup LinkMt Shasta, and it looked like it was erupting!! What a great trip. Thanks for coming along!


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  • KayN
    •5
    7/28/06 10:41 AM
    I can't give you any help on the camera settings, but I can say that #7 is a mighty fine shot! I love the wider angle of the shot.....adding the trees in there just made the shot better, IMHO.

    - Ms.N

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  • AnyMoose Hero
    •3
    7/28/06 10:45 AM
    Nice shots Turbo. Yeah I think for the effect you were looking for you need even longer exposure and YES you would have needed a Tripod or at Least a Bean Bag. To set long exposures you should have set your 20d to TV (Shutter Priority) and then dialed down the speed to maybe a 1/5 of a second or longer. That will give the water that Smooth Dreamy look

    - Still a Moose

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  • bugaboo
    •4
    7/28/06 11:24 AM
    Slow or fast these are wonderful!! I think your bug is a giant leaf borer. Love matt's expression! LOL

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  • LaPineian
    •2
    7/28/06 11:57 AM
    We have alot of those beetles here in LaPine. Not squishing was a good call, they make one heck of a mess! With 3 kids I have seen the aftermath & right now they have eggs! YUCH. love the river shots. 7 & 9 are my faves.

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  • Anonymous Hero
    •1
    7/28/06 11:58 AM
    Wow...great shots Turbo...that bug...ohhh my....love the last shot of the mountain...and you have a real good looking kid there!

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  • jimmyneutron
    •3
    7/28/06 12:59 PM
    #7 and 9 are great...

    - Smile!

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  • RobinG
    •3
    7/28/06 1:24 PM
    Lots of beautiful scenery, thanks for sharing. Love Mt. Shasta, your sons expression is great!!! :o)

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  • Lidljo
    •5
    7/28/06 1:32 PM
    Loved River 1 and Mount Shasta - nice set.

    - Flowers are happiness...

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  • loweho
    •6
    7/28/06 3:10 PM
    Great shots, Turbo! Can't pick a favorite like them all, liked the bugs series and Mt. Shasta!

    - Fickle Finger of F8

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  • Big Boy
    7/28/06 8:15 PM
    River #1 - Really Kool; River #2 & River #3 - bothered by Big Tree in middle of river - Duh! kinda spoils an 'otherwise' Great Scene; River #4 - KOOL! Exciting; River #5 - Kool view of River with Greenery all around; River #6 - Moss-covered Rocks very, VERY KOOL; River #7 - EXTRA KOOL Composition; River #8 - SUPER KOOL Waterfall; River #9 - Sorry, composition is somehow loose & also its hard for me to 'get-into' B&W Nature Shots... ALL REALLY GREAT SHOTS!!!! Ever thought of using against a Bridge Railing OR Tree to brace your body so you can 'lower' shutter speeds for special water effects? Mt. Shasta shot is SUPER KOOL & beautiful!!!!!!

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  • wilk
    •5
    7/28/06 9:00 PM
    Turbo -- great shots and all are nice. Moose's advice is right on. . . now that you have that high-powered camera it's time to move it off auto and start experimenting with manual. You'll be surprised at how quickly you adjust and train yourself to look at your actual settings during each shot.

    -      Oh Shoot

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  • BusyB1965
    •4
    7/29/06 4:14 AM
    The water looks cold and inviting, enjoyed the scenery...can't give advice 'cause I just don't know...Like Mt. Shasta.

    - Blessings

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  • belleboe
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    7/29/06 1:56 PM
    I can't offer any help but I think it was a great post. Thanks for sharing! Good luck! I like mt. Shasta and the picture of your son

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  • JustPeachy
    •3
    8/2/06 9:42 AM
    Enjoyed the trip! Love the Mt. Shasta shot best and Matt is still a doll

    - Good Kitty No More

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