Winter and Light

Footprints in Marshfield, WI on Dec 15. 2024.

ISO 160 f 8 1/60s 21 mm

Apples in an orchard in Marshfield, WI on Dec 15, 2025.

ISO 64 f 5.6 1/125s 21 mm

Canoe on a pond in Marshfield, WI on Dec 15 2024.

ISO 100 f 6.8 1/60s 21 mm

Church in Marshfield, WI on Dec 10, 2024.

ISO 1250 f 9.5 1/90 s 35 mm.

Walking trail in Marshfield, WI on Dec 15 2024.

ISO 400 f 4.8 1/60s 21 mm

Oriental grass in Marshfield, WI on Dec 15, 2024.

ISO 64 f 4 1/125 s 21 mm

Farm in the fog in Marshfield, WI on Dec 15 2024.

ISO 400 f 11 1/125 21 mm

Fallen tree in Marshfield, WI on Dec 15, 2024.

ISO 250 f 8 1/60 s 21 mm

Reflection : I wanted to try out a 21 mm lens and also to do a series with light, and this foggy winter day was a perfect opportunity. I walked around the rural area and found many subjects, and the light was interesting. I particularly enjoyed working without hard shadows. The light from cloud cover and fog was easy to work with in terms of exposure as there was plenty for shooting in the outdoors but not so much that overexposure was a concern. There are a dozen details I would do differently, particularly with regard to framing a scene. Several potential candidate photos has the horizon too high, at the middle of the photo or slightly higher. Others I had cut off a part that would have been better if included, such as the steeple on the church. Another photo I have is better in some regards than the one in this series, but it was missing its spire.

The 21 mm lens gave a depth to the photos that I had hoped for. I really love this lens now ! I can see that I am improving with range finder focus. It is motivating find so many interesting forms, colors and lighting on a dreary day.

In LRC, I worked with manual adjustments and Winter presets, which were fun and informative.