Mabry Mill Reflection
This is a Blue Ridge Parkway site that is photographed quite often. Luckily the day was fairly calm and allowed for photos of the mill reflected in the pond....
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This is a Blue Ridge Parkway site that is photographed quite often. Luckily the day was fairly calm and allowed for photos of the mill reflected in the pond.
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Location
This shot was taken while traveling along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. The mill site is a popular restaurant, rest stop and photography location featured in parkway literature.Time
The photo was taken at 11:59AM on 10-26-2016. I had stopped for lunch at the Mabry Mill restaurant and strolled the grounds afterward. Was leaving when another photographer shouted that the water had calmed and there was a great reflection shot. My main camera battery had died, so I grabbed my spare and started shooting.Lighting
Nothing spectacular about the lighting other than it was a crisp Autumn day with nary a cloud to be seen.Equipment
Since my DSLR battery had died, I grabbed my Canon PowerShot A85 and started shooting to catch the reflection in calm water. The camera was set on Auto. EXIF data shows f2.8, 1/800sec. with no ISO shown.Inspiration
This is popular stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and recommended for photography year round. Being able to catch a reflection of the mill in the calm waters of the pond made the shot.Editing
Cropped from original a little and enhanced colors. I use an old Microsoft Digital Image Suite 2006 program which is very simple and quick. Still works, even in Windows 10.In my camera bag
Sony DSLR A230 with Tamron 70-300 and 18-200 lenses plus a Canon PowerShot A85 carried in pocket. Have a generic tripod and monopod but rarely use them. Have UV filters for lenses.Feedback
Be ready to grab a camera and start shooting. Even a point and shoot camera is better than missing a shot. With smart phones, etc., being so popular, those of us using regular cameras sometimes don't get the best vantage point. Keep trying.
