Seems like things are wrapping up along Azalea row in the Arboretum. I wandered down there last night to find some peace and color. These brilliant orange blooms really stood out. Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 and Canon 5D2
Monthly Archives: May 2013
The Calmest Spot In Town
With a westerly view, the Shilshole Marina is probably the best spot in Seattle for calm water and a great sunset reflection. Add in an occasional sea otter or group of geese as well.
Real Estate Listing Shots – Lens Width
I used to use my Canon 14mm lens for listing shots but found the shots were almost too wide and distorted. I really like the width of the Zeiss 21mm. Great compositions but not distorting reality too much.
Getting Out of Bed at 3am: Manmade Baker Lake Charms
Visited Baker Lake again this morning to look for Mount Baker reflections. Left at 445am. Found many bear tracks, a few geese and a couple of nice reflections. Really mean to go back again earlier for sunrise reflections but the whole leaving at 3am thing seems to conspire against me.
The water level is a lot higher now with snow meltoff which is a plus for reflections. Now If I can just throw myself out of bed earlier…
Smells Like Nectar
Seriously…walking through the Arboretum. All the various scents. That and a warm dusk evening with cool breezes. I decided to take out my Zeiss 100mm makro planar instead of my other usual flower lenses.
A Different Kind Of Twilight Near FOrks
Decided to do a quick road trip to Second Beach on the coast for low tides and clear skies. Zeiss 28mm shot on a spectacular evening 🙂
Showing Your Best Face
So I mostly use my 21mm lens to help an agent friend out with his listing photos. Last week he called to tell me he had a condo coming on. Could I help? Absolutely. I like shooting real estate without flash, instead using bracketed exposures merged in Lightroom Enfuse.
I Promised I Wouldnt Go Back There
At least for a week….waiting for more blooms at the Arboretum. For now I am contemplating a trip to the coast for low tide sunsets…
Seattle Arboretum Rhododendron Color
Realizing that Rhododendrons were in bloom in my own garden, I headed down to the Seattle Arboretum to see what was happening. A lot of color! Many species were in bloom and others were just starting. Because I tend to like to photography flowers backlit, I wear bright colors and move slowly so when I come out from a group of blooms, no one gets startled. Still happens though…
