taking the next later train

Andy · May 5, 2004

good morning, everyone!

i took the long way around the reservoir this morning, on my way to the train station, and nyc. it was a lovely dawn, and i was driving by the farm where we get a lot of our eggs, cheese, and fresh poultry from... both of these shots taken just past 6am eastern time this morning.

i shot this with my dslr, handheld, and in raw, manualy settings of 1/500th, f/5.6, 160mm focal length (in 35mm). i metered for the highlights at +1.3 ev, then developed two exposures in adobe photoshop and merged them. further post processing included minor levels, contrast and color adjustments.

then, about one minute down the road, i came to the reservoir. this is the croton reservoir system, a huge network of lakes north of nyc, and it serves as the water supply for the big apple. i was struck by the scene as soon as i rounded the bend, the fog burning off the water and the lovely sky colors and their reflections in the lake. incidentally, in this shot i am facing due west, so the rising sun is behind me.

i shot this with my dslr, handheld and in raw, manual settings of 1/160th, f/5.6, focal lenght of 216mm (in 35mm). here i metered for the scene at the brightest point, at +1ev, then developed two exposures in adobe photoshop and merged them. further post processing included minor levels, contrast and color adjustments.

enjoy (taking the next later train) photography, :andy

GREAPER · May 10, 2004

As usual, great shots Andy. You do very nice work.

lynnma · May 10, 2004

andy wrote:

good morning, everyone!

i took the long way around the reservoir this morning, on my way to the train station, and nyc. it was a lovely dawn, and i was driving by the farm where we get a lot of our eggs, cheese, and fresh poultry from... both of these shots taken just past 6am eastern time this morning.

i shot this with my dslr, handheld, and in raw, manualy settings of 1/500th, f/5.6, 160mm focal length (in 35mm). i metered for the highlights at +1.3 ev, then developed two exposures in adobe photoshop and merged them. further post processing included minor levels, contrast and color adjustments.

then, about one minute down the road, i came to the reservoir. this is the croton reservoir system, a huge network of lakes north of nyc, and it serves as the water supply for the big apple. i was struck by the scene as soon as i rounded the bend, the fog burning off the water and the lovely sky colors and their reflections in the lake. incidentally, in this shot i am facing due west, so the rising sun is behind me.

i shot this with my dslr, handheld and in raw, manual settings of 1/160th, f/5.6, focal lenght of 216mm (in 35mm). here i metered for the scene at the brightest point, at +1ev, then developed two exposures in adobe photoshop and merged them. further post processing included minor levels, contrast and color adjustments.

enjoy (taking the next later train) photography, :andy

Oh Andy:cry

ian408 · May 10, 2004

Andy,

Those are some spectacular shots.

In the first, you've captured the moment between darkness and
dawn beautifully!

Ian

Andy · May 11, 2004

thanks ian and lynne !

i really enjoy getting out there early. some days, though, it's a bust. today, i was out the door at 415am and at my chosen spot by 5am ... waiting and waiting and nothing came. no sweet light, no nothing.

ahh well

:andy

damonff · May 11, 2004

The one with the ducks is beautiful.

wxwax · May 16, 2004

andy wrote:

today, i was out the door at 415am and at my chosen spot by 5am ...

OMG that's a high price to pay!

moonjuice · May 16, 2004

These are stunning! The first one is my favorite. I like the way the green of the grass contrasts with the golden orange of the sky.

taking the next later train

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