Funny how you fall into a fun project. First, there was the impromptu winter photo I grabbed before a Syracuse University basketball game which was followed up by a planned spring HDR photo. Late Saturday night, I decided the summer version would need me getting up early on Sunday to catch the morning light using the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 ultra wide angle lens. Good thing, too, as the light only lasted an hour before clouds appeared and took it away.
Crouse College in summer morning sunlight. Nikon D70/Tokina 11-16, 1/10s, f/16, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 11mm focal length, tripod
Here’s a couple of bonus photos this time as I had some time, warm weather and summery enthusiasm.
The glamorous life of a photographer setting up a shot at 6:30AM while most of the world is still sleeping in bed. I did appreciate them leaving the lamppost lights on for me.
Red geraniums brighten up the morning with Crouse College soaking up the Sun in the background. Nikon D70/Tokina 11-16, 1/6s, f/22, ISO 200, EV -0.3, 11mm focal length, tripod.
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Your photos of the Crouse College castle make me want to write a children’s book. It would definitely feature that higgledy piggledy staircase and the glowing lights.
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You could use my photos to illustrate it, Gerry. Have your people, call my people to make arrangements.
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All nice shots, Scott and amazing how they are all different! Bless your heart for rising so early… 🙂
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Oh, I got more, Tracy. Stay tuned! Yeah, for a Sunday, it was early. I saw only a couple of people about and one of them was a security guard.
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WOW this Crouse College building is very impressive – in all seasons!
And the morning light here was worth getting up so early for 🙂
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Yep, that light was worth it. Thanks, Truels!
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I remembered the winter show and now I like this summer shot as well. Of course, it’s also pretty neat being able to just drive up the hill and look at it. 🙂
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They don’t build them like this anymore, do they? Saw a lot of this kind of architecture when I visited England a few years ago.
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Wow, great shots. I especially like the last photo.
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Thanks, Consuelo!
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The light in that first shot was just perfect! What a shot!
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As I was walking up to the spot I photograph this building from, I could not believe the light. Just as I hoped it would. Low and golden.
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I like the first one (now all you need is the fall version) but my favorite is the last one.
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Of course you do, it has flowers. 🙂 Yep, Fall is coming though it can take its time getting here. Already have some ideas. Since the college is surrounded by evergreen trees, I’m going to have to get a bit creative about the Fall one.
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I’m with Michaela, I love shot #3. ‘Spose you could lump me in with the flowerholics. I do love the effect with the wide angle lens.
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I really like the last photo with the glow and red geraniums.
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Thank you, Anna. I liked the glow, too.
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I love the last photo, the clouds really add a nice touch to the background. Taking note on your f/22, I really need a tripod for this, I don’t think I can hold the camera steady for that long.
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Do you know why I used f/22, Nye?
Once shutter speeds start getting below 1/30th of a second for me, I now it’s tripod time. Because I was using f/22, the aperture is very small and allowing very little light through. Thus, the shutter speed must must increase to make up for it as I keep the ISO at 200, my camera’s lowest setting. There is the exposure triangle again…shutter speed, aperture and ISO.
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Thanks Scott, still a bit fuzzy but I think I’m getting it. I need to give this a try to see what it does.
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Nye, look up the term “hyperfocal distance”.
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Thanks Scott, a lot more math than I thought and a good thing that I’m good in math. 🙂
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Very nice. I just assumed that must be your house, Scott. 🙂 I see you used a tripod, to boot.
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Tripod is needed for this kind of photography to ensure the steadiest and sharpest photo using small apertures and long shutter speeds.
Gee, Dave, come on down for a visit. I have lots of room for guests. 😉
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That is gorgeous!
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They are all real nice! A bit mysterious, in a good way, like in a fairytale. Disney style, I think 🙂
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