Saffron Tower and Cattails

Saffron Tower and Cattails
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

Cheekwood Botanical Garden is set up to lead you from garden to garden via a paved path which transitions quite nicely. At the entrance to the first garden, we see these beautiful Chihuly pieces. We have the Saffron Tower in the center, comprised of yellow and white neon. On each side and around the surrounding path, are the red cattails. Enjoy!

Lens: 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/20
Shutter Speed: 1/20
ISO: 100
Auto Bracket: +2 0 –2

About the series
This series of shots were taken on 10-22-2010 at Cheekwood Botanical Garden. Dale Chihuly, world renowned glass artist, was having a garden exhibition where he installs pieces into the gardens to enhance the appeal of both the gardens and his work. This is the fifth Chihuly exhibition that I've gone to and the fourth that I've been able to shoot. I really enjoy the mixture of the glass and the gardens, and it makes for great photo opportunities.

"I love to juxtapose the manmade and the natural to sort of make people wonder, is it manmade or did it come from nature? That's a very important part of my work."
Dale Chihuly

Macchia Forrest Greeting at Cheekwood

Macchia Forrest Greeting at Cheekwood
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

As we first enter the lobby of the Cheekwood Botanical Garden we are greeted by what is called a Macchia Forrest. These large bowl liken Chihuly pieces are called Macchia. It seems that they are always arranged in a group or "forrest." I really enjoy that the lips on each one are a different color than the rest of the piece. Enjoy!

Lens: 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/5
Shutter Speed: 1/8
ISO: 100
Auto Bracket: +2 0 –2

About the series
This series of shots were taken on 10-22-2010 at Cheekwood Botanical Garden. Dale Chihuly, world renowned glass artist, was having a garden exhibition where he installs pieces into the gardens to enhance the appeal of both the gardens and his work. This is the fifth Chihuly exhibition that I've gone to and the fourth that I've been able to shoot. I really enjoy the mixture of the glass and the gardens, and it makes for great photo opportunities.

"I love to juxtapose the manmade and the natural to sort of make people wonder, is it manmade or did it come from nature? That's a very important part of my work."
Dale Chihuly

Newfound Gap Panoramic

Newfound Gap Panoramic
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

Here we are, finally at Newfound Gap. Sitting around 5,000 feet, it is a sight to behold. I took this in a 2 HDR shot Panoramic (6 shots total). Enjoy!

Lens: 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/22
Shutter Speed: 1/15
ISO: 100
Auto Bracket: +2 0 –2

Focus On Movement

Focus On Movement
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

This shot really amazed me when I went to review my shots from this day from our vacation. It's almost as if I've in a way focused on the movement of water in this shot. The ND filter really does some magical things to moving water. Enjoy!

Lens: 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/14
Shutter Speed: 2.5 seconds
ISO: 100
Auto Bracket: +2 0 –2

Convergence

Convergence
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

Down in the same river as yesterdays shot, I found this small spot and starred at it for quite a while. The amount of water passing through this spot and the intense energy emitting from it. It was a very good experience seeing for one, how clear the mountain water was, and two, how much water flow into and through this one spot. Enjoy!

Lens: 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1.3 seconds
ISO: 100
Auto Bracket: +2 0 –2

Trying to Get Back to Blogging

Hey there everyone, at least everyone that has stuck it out this long to still follow my blog. I'd like to do a couple things to get back on a semi regular posting schedule. I'd like to begin sharing my photography posting from Flickr. A lot of my shots won't have anything to do with Disney but I think you all may enjoy. Comments and feedback are more than welcome as always. I would still like to throw in a Disney based post as much as I can or have time to get done. :) I leave on Friday, February 25th to drive all night to arrive at Port Orleans French Quarter Resort on the 26th. We will be enjoying free dining with our party of nine! We also catch the beginning of the Flower and Garden Festival half way through our week long trip. Our last day is the next Saturday, May 5th. Should be tons of fun. It will be my sister's first time there in ten years and gets to bring her family this time. And my cousin turns 30 in January next year and this will be his first time! Can't wait to get there and unleash the fury with my Nikon D90 DSLR. I will be posting on twitter throughout the trip of course (@dishippy). Enjoy!