Digital Notions http://digitalnotions.net Mark Wood - Photography, Blogging, WordPress and SEO Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:58:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 digitalnotionshttp://feedburner.google.com Colorful Wings http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalnotions/~3/s4UwCgLJDAs/ http://digitalnotions.net/colorful-wings/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:58:55 +0000 Mark Wood http://digitalnotions.net/?p=1433 I absolutely love the colorful wings on this butterfly.

A butterfly with very colorful wings
NIKON D200 @ 300mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/5.6, ISO 100
Colorful Wings


]]> http://digitalnotions.net/colorful-wings/feed/ 0 http://digitalnotions.net/colorful-wings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=colorful-wings Path through Brookside Gardens http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalnotions/~3/WAEWKtH2tBQ/ http://digitalnotions.net/path-through-brookside-gardens/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:11:50 +0000 Mark Wood http://digitalnotions.net/?p=1429 Here is another shot from our recent trip to Brookside Gardens — but this one doesn’t have a butterfly in it!

A walkway through Brookside Gardens
NIKON D200 @ 52mm — ¹/160 sec, ƒ/8, ISO 100
Walkway Through a Garden


]]> http://digitalnotions.net/path-through-brookside-gardens/feed/ 0 http://digitalnotions.net/path-through-brookside-gardens/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=path-through-brookside-gardens Indian Ladder Falls http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalnotions/~3/CRjIgS4dyRs/ http://digitalnotions.net/indian-ladder-falls/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:45:44 +0000 Mark Wood http://digitalnotions.net/?p=1424 This was probably one of my favorite hikes of this past weekend.  It was apparently somewhat of a local secret at some point in the past, but judging by the number of people we saw on the trail, it’s quite popular (and for good reason).

A small part of the Indian Ladder Falls in Pennsylvania.
NIKON D200 @ 55mm — ¹/1 sec, ƒ/13, ISO 100
Indian Ladder Falls

This was another photo that was greatly enhanced by the Cokin ND Filter.  Without it, I never would have been able to get that milky, soft, water effect which I really like.


]]> http://digitalnotions.net/indian-ladder-falls/feed/ 0 http://digitalnotions.net/indian-ladder-falls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indian-ladder-falls Butterfly Perched on a Flower http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalnotions/~3/U495SOtFXb8/ http://digitalnotions.net/butterfly-perched-on-flower/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:11:04 +0000 Mark Wood http://digitalnotions.net/?p=1420 A butterfly perched on a flower
NIKON D200 @ 70mm — ¹/125 sec, ƒ/4.5, ISO 100
Perched


]]> http://digitalnotions.net/butterfly-perched-on-flower/feed/ 0 http://digitalnotions.net/butterfly-perched-on-flower/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=butterfly-perched-on-flower Raymondskill Falls http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalnotions/~3/WEt-qUy6Q-o/ http://digitalnotions.net/raymondskill-falls/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:38:02 +0000 Mark Wood http://digitalnotions.net/?p=1415 This last weekend, my wife and I ended up hiking to numerous falls around the Delaware Water Gap.  We had a great time, and I got to play with my new Cokin neutral density filters.  While I’m not quite done sorting all the images, this one stood out as one of my favorites.

The top portion of the tallest falls in Pennsylvania.
NIKON D200 @ 31mm — 1.3 sec, ƒ/16, ISO 100
Raymondskill Falls

For those who aren’t familiar with neutral density filters, Wikipedia has a pretty decent explanation.  Essentially, the filter allows the shutter speed to be slowed down so even on sunny days, motion blur can be achieved — a must for waterfall photography!  I’m still learning exactly how to use them and under what circumstances they work out the best, but this seems to give the desired affect!


]]> http://digitalnotions.net/raymondskill-falls/feed/ 1 http://digitalnotions.net/raymondskill-falls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=raymondskill-falls Backyard Deer and Fawn http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalnotions/~3/UTJmG_cMyk8/ http://digitalnotions.net/backyard-deer-and-fawn/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:32:27 +0000 Mark Wood http://digitalnotions.net/?p=1345 This is one of those situations where you just happen to be in the right place, at the right time.  Seriously!

About a week or so ago I was just getting ready to go to work when I looked out our back picture window to see what looked like a deer grazing in our pasture.  Living out in the country, this is really no unusual event.  However, after looking closer, I realized that this wasn’t a deer grazing at all, but a mother deer nursing her fawn.  The fawn looked no more than a week old and after quickly getting my wife, we simply stood there and watched nature for a while.

NIKON D50 @ 300mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/11, ISO 200
NIKON D50 @ 300mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/11, ISO 200
NIKON D50 @ 300mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/11, ISO 200
NIKON D50 @ 300mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/11, ISO 200

After a bit, mother and fawn moved off a few more yards and she proceeded to try to clean the fawn.

NIKON D200 @ 300mm — ¹/180 sec, ƒ/5.6, ISO 160
NIKON D200 @ 300mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/5.6, ISO 160
NIKON D200 @ 300mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/5.6, ISO 160
NIKON D200 @ 300mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/5.6, ISO 160
NIKON D200 @ 300mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/5.6, ISO 160
NIKON D200 @ 300mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/5.6, ISO 160

After a while, both mother and fawn passed over the hill in the background to graze some more.

Yet one more reason I love living in the country!


]]> http://digitalnotions.net/backyard-deer-and-fawn/feed/ 0 http://digitalnotions.net/backyard-deer-and-fawn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=backyard-deer-and-fawn Butterfly Gardens http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalnotions/~3/Q7VdGgNoX0k/ http://digitalnotions.net/butterfly-gardens/#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 11:42:25 +0000 Mark Wood http://digitalnotions.net/?p=1333 While we were in Maryland for the Memorial Day weekend, we found time to go by the Brookside Gardens and visit the Butterfly Gardens. Now I haven’t had much experience with butterflies, but this was a completely unexpected surprise. I have never seen so many colorful insects in one place. What’s more, there were so many!

We walked a few laps of enclosure and I just kept snapping away.  I particularly enjoy this series due to the bright colors on the butterfly, and the fact that you can see the Proboscis as the butterfly eats.

A butterfly feeding from a flower.
NIKON D200 @ 70mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/4.5, ISO 100
Eating Nectar
A butterfly feeding with wings spread.
NIKON D200 @ 70mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/4.5, ISO 100
Wings Spread
A butterfly continues to feed on the nectar from a flower.
NIKON D200 @ 70mm — ¹/250 sec, ƒ/4.5, ISO 100
Still Eating


]]> http://digitalnotions.net/butterfly-gardens/feed/ 1 http://digitalnotions.net/butterfly-gardens/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=butterfly-gardens Memorial Day Food Photography http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalnotions/~3/xuz-UPtY9Rw/ http://digitalnotions.net/memorial-day-food-photography/#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:36:47 +0000 Mark Wood http://digitalnotions.net/?p=1305 There are few things in life that bring people together more than good food! Over the Memorial Day weekend, we had the opportunity to catch up with some old friends at a graduation party. The food was absolutely delicious and the conversation just as good. I’ll simply let the photos describe it!

Napkins rolled and stood on end for a bouquet effect.
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/1.4, ISO 200
Napkin Bouquet
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/1.4, ISO 200
Stacked Plates
Bread basket full of a delicious assortnemt of treats!
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/2, ISO 200
Bread Basket
Delicious glazed salmon filet
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/4.5, ISO 200
Salmon
Therse were really delicious, and very colorful!
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/4.5, ISO 200
Basil Infused Roast Veggies
I thought the garnish of green and purple basil was reallyinteresting.
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/2, ISO 200
Green and Purple Basil Garnish
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/2.8, ISO 200
Mushroom Risotto
A platter of grilled, sliced steak.
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/2.8, ISO 200
Grilled Steak
One can never have too many shots of steak!
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/60 sec, ƒ/1.8, ISO 200
Close up of Steak


]]> http://digitalnotions.net/memorial-day-food-photography/feed/ 1 http://digitalnotions.net/memorial-day-food-photography/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=memorial-day-food-photography Day 154 – Fragile Butterfly Wing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalnotions/~3/g0eLSJc2LiY/ http://digitalnotions.net/fragile-butterfly-wing/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:31:16 +0000 Mark Wood http://digitalnotions.net/?p=1298 Here’s another favorite from the butterfly house we visited over Memorial Day weekend. I didn’t notice the tattered wing until I looked at the photo later in Lightroom. They are very fragile creatures!

A butterfly with a tattered wing -- they are so fragile
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/350 sec, ƒ/2.8, ISO 100
Fragile Wing
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]]> http://digitalnotions.net/fragile-butterfly-wing/feed/ 0 http://digitalnotions.net/fragile-butterfly-wing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fragile-butterfly-wing Day 153 – Butterfly Hanging On http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/digitalnotions/~3/VZ5W9S09NhQ/ http://digitalnotions.net/butterfly-hanging-on/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:17:15 +0000 Mark Wood http://digitalnotions.net/?p=1292 Over the Memorial Day weekend, we took a lovely trip down to the DC area to visit some old friends. While we were there, we had the chance to go out and visit Brookside Gardens and visit their Butterfly House. It was amazing — butterflies everywhere!

This little guy was hanging on with one leg to a flower petal.

Butterfly hanging on to a flower petal
NIKON D200 @ 50mm — ¹/640 sec, ƒ/2.8, ISO 100
Hanging On
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