AdirahsEyes

Lakeview Misty Morning

Loved the serene mood of this foggy-mist shot at the Mandeville Lakefront.. The kind of winters we have in the deep south. The empty bench lends to the in clima...
Read more

Loved the serene mood of this foggy-mist shot at the Mandeville Lakefront.. The kind of winters we have in the deep south. The empty bench lends to the in climate weather
Read less

NIKON D5300

settings

Aperture f/8 ISO 200 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 200/10

upload_date

Jan, 2018

Views

271

Likes

Awards

Winner in Lonely Empty Benches(bench must be empty & lonely) Photo Challenge

Peer Award

Top Choice

Magnificent Capture

Top Ranks

Top 30 rank

Lonely....empty....perfect! Good luck with the challenge

See all

Same photographer See all Behind The Lens

This rural scene in Germany with the mountain backdrop against the interesting structure of this church was taken on my recent vacation to Western Eur

This juvenile seemed to be posing as he paused as he came toward me. Love the background and the one paw. Perhaps, the paw is a pause as he surveys th

A little chapel right in the middle of fields of crops. The tractor on the right attests to the spirit of the German people. You can find fields that

Enjoyed this macro shoot with the simplicity of a feather. Light-dark appealed to me

We will call the age of the model, over 65... only she can tell you the number over... Aging ... taking hold of life and living it, becoming our best

Part of my boudoir selfie series.. self improvement documentation...

Took this during the DF's last few minutes. He was near my porch after a morning rain shower. Thus the glistening drops on his wings and 'no

In full bloom with 3 iris in a vertical row. The waters matched the tones and hues of each. Lovely colors x3!

Loved using the necklace to draw the eye down the open front black velvet jacket. A mature woman boudoir tastefully done.

Part of an annual selfie series as I develop and grow as a mature woman. Tripod-wireless remote and me.

Love the cloud position over the canal's leading light before opening up the pass that ultimately connects interlocking lakes with the Gulf of Me

Dew Drop Jazz and Social Hall is a historic landmark in Mandeville, LA. This was taken in the minutes of warm-up before a benefit concert.

got up early for a sunrise this week and captured this beautiful flight with the soft morning light. Love the slight reflection and the circle on the

Love the ethereal nature of this shot. The lily pad seems to be suspended over the water with the clouds a back blur of various shades.

Tall Ships were coming into the port of New Orleans for this shot of the sails beginning their take-down. Love the complex lighting on the sails &

Some areas of South Louisiana are subject to elevated water levels, covering wharves & roadways. These lounging chairs have high refelction in the

Met this fella in the summer-time.... he was wrapped in layers of clothes from head to toe. Bless his heart.. Made a wonderful portrait with his permi

Everyone loved this shot of a Venice canal.. the light at the rear frame makes the shot..and of course the lovely reflected gold in the water

Behind The Lens

Location

This beautiful live oak lined park and promenade lies along the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain near New Orleans in the city of Mandeville. It is a favorite spot for me to shoot as one has the opportunity to shoot to the east for sunrise or the west for sunsets... beautiful backdrops for any shoot.

Time

A thick fog had settled in for this winter morning and was slow to dissipate for this mid-morning shot. The live oak hardly has a discernable shadow giving an evenness to the light with the only bright area forward from the lone bench.

Lighting

I like that the light is the strongest but still subdued forward from the bench without harsh shadows from the expansive live oak. It lends a softness that fog naturally adds to a shot. The fog was still thick enough to allow a soft light to the center of the shot.

Equipment

I was using my 'go to' equipment of a Nikon 5300 with a Tamron zoom. It is my most versatile combo and works well in most situations.

Inspiration

I love to weather watch here in SE Louisiana. Our winters are not usually very cold and often conducive to fog. Early foggy mornings are a favorite time for me to get out for a shoot. I love to take loop drives where I circle my area using different highways and paths to explore the ever-changing vistas. I enjoy framing a shot by using objects in the view such as I did in this composition by using the spreading branch of this massive live oak dripping in Spanish Moss.

Editing

This shot was one of those rare 'out of the camera' just about perfect ones. I did very little post-processing on this one.

In my camera bag

I most often carry my Nikon 5300 with Tamron mid-range zoom as I used in this shot. I do carry my Nikon Macro lens for the small details I find in nature that need that extra definition. Cleaning cloths and filters are always near.

Feedback

I have learned that the most important thing is to get out there and shoot. Often it is because of the weather you can catch an interesting mood to transform the shot from a picture to a photograph. Happy shooting!

See more amazing photos, follow AdirahsEyes

AdirahsEyes

AdirahsEyes

Lakeview Misty Morning

Loved the serene mood of this foggy-mist shot at the Mandeville Lakefront.. The kind of winters we have in the deep south. The empty bench lends to the in clima... Read more

Behind The Lens

See more amazing photos, follow AdirahsEyes

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes. Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Loved the serene mood of this foggy-mist shot at the Mandeville Lakefront.. The kind of winters we have in the deep south. The empty bench lends to the in clima...
Read more

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.