Nikon D810, 0.6 sec, f/18, 120mm, ISO 200
Here are some rock pinnacles in Chiricahua National Monument. They bear some resemblance to hoodoo formations found in northwest New Mexico. Chiricahua is a hidden gem of the dozen or so National Park system sites in Arizona. It is definitely one of the most remote parks of the bunch.
This was another drive by visit during a business trip. I did not have to time for hiking, so I missed many of the truly spectacular rock formations. Chiricahua is on my list of places to return to should I ever get back to the southwest United States.
Nikon D8109, 1/160 sec, f2.8, 195mm, ISO 200
One day out shoveling the driveway, I noticed snow stacked on top of the dozen or so glass balls we have hanging in one of our trees. I whipped out my camera, set the aperture for a shallow depth of field, and here you have it.
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Nikon D810, 5.0 sec, f/20, 90m, ISO 200
One day I read an article about photographing flower blossoms in ice. Later that day I walked outside and plucked some blossoms off the azalea in my yard. After several days in the freezer, it was ready for my garage studio.
I especially like the ice crystals along the top back edge of the ice. The cracks and bubbles in the ice add visual interest. I placed the ice block on top of an upturned glass. In the final image this almost looks like a reflection of the ice block.
One word of caution: work fast! Those nice ice crystals start melting after a few minutes. The bloom sticking out of the top starts wilting after 15 minutes or so. Other than that, this is a nice project to save for a rainy day.
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