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Sunday, July 11, 2010

Horicon Lake HDR

0 comments Posted by Tom Dowling at 11:58 AM

Vol. 2 No. 24

Since I was a few minutes late catching the sunset I had pictured in my head (always masterpieces - at least in my head), I took the opportunity to bracket 7 exposures and create the HDR image below.

High dynamic range (HDR) imaging is a set of techniques that allow a greater dynamic range of luminance between the darkest (shadow) and lightest (highlight) areas of an image than possible in standard photography. The image above was captured on a Nikon D300 at 52mm f/13 ISO 200 with an exposure ranging from 1/20th of a second to 3 seconds. This equated to seven images each 1 stop in difference.

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Monday, July 5, 2010

Holiday Photo Stream

0 comments Posted by Tom Dowling at 4:57 PM

Vol. 2 No. 23

Just a few images...

A wonderful start to the summer.

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Saturday, July 3, 2010

Happy Independence Day

0 comments Posted by Tom Dowling at 6:50 PM

Vol. 2 No. 22

It's already the July 4th holiday weekend. This year is just zipping by!

If you plan on photographing a professional fireworks display, then you need to think things through. If you plan properly, you can capture spectacular shoots.

Here are a few links worth reviewing before heading out:

- Lens Capture's Guide to Fireworks Photography
(Vol. 1 No. 28)
In this blog post from last year, I discuss the importance of utilizing a steady platform, camera settings, lens focal choices, and camera orientation. read Fireworks Photography

- Scott Kelby's Photoshop Insider - How to Shoot Fireworks
Renowned author Scott Kelby provides sound advice and good tips to ensure your fireworks photography yeilds great results. read How to Shoot Fireworks

- Photofocus blogger Scott Bourne's 10 Fireworks Photograph Tips - Updated reinforces technique in these basic tips.

- Digital Photography School author Darren Rouse provides additional detail and a great section of tips from the DPS Readers in his article titled, "How to Photograph Fireworks Displays."

Well, I want to take a moment to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and let's now forget how lucky we are to be free! Our men and women in the armed forces, along with those serving in the police, fire and emergency medical services throughout the United States keep us safe and this Nation great! Thanks

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

2010 Red Bull Air Race in New York Harbor

0 comments Posted by Tom Dowling at 12:25 AM

Vol. 2 No. 21

I was privledged to be a media photographer at the eagerly awaited New York debut of the Red Bull Air Race this past weekend along Liberty State Park. Flying through the race course at over 240 mph and as low as 25 feet above the water these pilots are world class. The experience was incredible. Hope you enjoy the images.

You can view the Air Race stills on flickr.

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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Third Annual Worldwide Photo Walk™

0 comments Posted by Tom Dowling at 11:32 AM

Vol. 2 No. 20

With over 900 walks and more than 32,000 photographers participating in last year's Worldwide Photo Walk, this year promises to be even better. I have been selected to lead the photo walk that starts at Brooklyn Bridge Park's new Pier 1.

Our photo walk starts out with a brief stroll along the newly opened waterfront space in Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1. Pier 1 adds 6 new acres of park including 1,300 feet of promenade along the East River, and 2.5 acres of lawn with sweeping views of the New York harbor, the Manhattan skyline, and the Brooklyn Bridge. A dramatic granite prospect made from the stone salvaged from the Roosevelt Island Bridge cascades from the two lawns to the 30’ wide waterfront promenade and serves as a tiered viewing deck.

Then we’ll board the NY Water Taxi ($6 one-way/$10 round-trip) for a quick, but picturesque ferry across the East River to the South Street Seaport. NY Water Taxi boats are smooth cruising 2 deck vessels with an air-conditioned enclosed cabin deck and an open air upper deck. Passengers board and disembark on Cabin deck level. This deck is ADA Accessible.

Once we arrive on the Manhattan side, you’ll be able to photograph the historic seaport area where you’ll find tall-masted ships, great architecture, street performers, and plenty of other events to capture. Our walk ends on the upper level of Pier 17′s outside veranda. Offering spectacular views of the revitalize Brooklyn waterfront and the Brooklyn Bridge. Then we step inside to the Food Court, with over 15 eateries to choose from, for a quick bite and photo walk discussion.

This walk is open to everyone with a camera (point and shoot, film or digital SLR, etc.) at any skill level. These individual walks are limited to 50 participants. If that doesn’t sound like a lot, you haven’t seen 50 photographers coming down the sidewalk at the same time, and later all converging at once on a restaurant or pub. It’s more like a scary bike gang (except without the bikes, or gang, or scariness).

So, don't delay in signing-up for this walk, or any of the Worldwide Photo Walks. This event is always a great social and photographic experience.

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