Picture of the Day, 2015.07.30

2015.07.19.0087-Falling-Spring-Fall-2_edited-2

Falling Spring Falls is next to U.S. 220 just north of Covington, Va. This was shot late in the day July 19, 2015, handheld but at as slow a shutter speed as I could handle to dramatize the falls. Nikon D5200. Nikkor 18-55mm lens. 36mm (54mm DX). ISO 400. f/13. -1EV. 1/8 sec. Click to enlarge

Picture of the Day, 2015.07.29

2015.07.19.0048-Falling-Spring-Falls-2_edited-1

Falling Spring Falls is next to U.S. 220 just north of Covington, Va. This was shot late in the day July 19, 2015. Handheld. Nikon D5200. Sigma 70-300mm. 100mm (150mm DX). -1EV. f/5.6. 1/350 sec. Click to enlarge

Picture of the Day, 2015.07.21

2015.07.17.2736 Summer Blooms

A hydrangea, a Mother’s Day gift from our daughter, planted among some daylilies. Seems that over the years this odd couple has learned to get along well. Photo taken July 17, 2015. Nikon D7100. Sigma 70-300mm. -2 EV. ISO 400. f/ 8. 1/160 sec. Click to enlarge.