| Angel Peak at Sunset | |
| Camera: Canon EOS 7D | Lens: EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Date: 04-10-2012 18:42 | ISO: 200 | Exp. bias: 0 EV | Exp. Time: 1/15s | Aperture: 8.0 | Focal Length: 46.0mm (~74.5mm) | Location: Angel Peak Compression Station | State/Province: New Mexico | See map | Lens: Canon EF-S 15-85mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM | |
Day 5 We had an early start today – up at 5.30 and a 50 mile drive to get to the “Bisti Badlands” for dawn. This was initially a bit disappointing, but then we bit the bullet and followed Martres’ Continue reading
Day 4 We moved North West from Albuquerque, via the Jemez Mountain Trail, a very pretty mountain road providing an excellent alternative to just sitting on a very boring dual carriageway. As usual, Laurent Martes’ recommendations of what to photograph Continue reading
Recently on The Online Photographer, I saw that in 1976 a leading commentator on photography asserted that “the world now contains more photographs than bricks.” While I hate to be contrary (no I don’t! :)), I’m not convinced that the Continue reading
… And here she is, now in her new home. “Spirit Maiden”, by the New Mexico sculptor Greg Gowen. This guy really does amazing things with a few bits of copper! Continue reading
Day 3 We drove the Turquoise Trail from Albuquerque to Santa Fe via Madrid (pronounced with the accent on the first syllable to avoid confusion with that other place in Spain). A pleasant drive although with some boring stretches. First Continue reading
For 2012 we decided on a return to the American Southwest, but following a more easterly route exploring Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado, ending up at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Once again our main guide was Laurent Martres’ excellent Continue reading
I have just read three cracking thrillers: Nothing to Lose, written by Lee Child in 2008, Zero Day, written by Mark Russinovich in 2011, and Perishable Goods, written by Dornford Yates in 1928. All three are great yarns, and well Continue reading
Too many of my recent posts have been technical ones, especially with trying to get the “Micro Four Thirds Lens Correction Project” off the ground, so here’s a nice picture to address the balance. This is from our short trip Continue reading
In a discussion with Phil Harvey of exiftool fame, it became apparent that the first problem I have to solve in respect of Micro Four Thirds lens correction is to understand the formula, or formulae, being used to apply the Continue reading
You know how they say “it’s not over till the fat lady sings”? Well, if the fat lady starts singing along to her iPod in the gym it’s definitely over. I’ve never seen a gym empty that fast! 🙂 Continue reading
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