Capturing Spectrum

Capturing Spectrum
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

There are some things about photogrpahy that we never notice until we view an image large in post processing. Something we weren't expecting to capture that makes the photo more appealling. This is one of the fountains found at the St. Louis Zoo. What I noticed when I went to process it, was that I captured the spectrum from the sun on the mist in front of the fountain. It was a nice addition to the shot and ultimately made me enjoy the shot even more. Hope you all enjoy it too! :)

Winter Waterfall

Winter Waterfall
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

Another shot from the frozen waterfall at Creve Coeur Park. I was able to get down in it a bit without slipping and killing myself. LoL. I'm really going to love this UWA lens. Hopefully going to get out today to do some more test shooting. Weather permitting of course. :) Enjoy!

Abrams Falls Flare

Abrams Falls Flare
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

So I've always wanted to share this shot because I really like it, but at the same time I kind of don't. I wish the color was perfect and the sun flare wasn't changing the tones in the shot. But at the same time, as I've spent time debating whether or not to post this one, I've grown to kind of like it. It's just a spur of the moment shot and I just happened to capture the flare that way. It ended turning out ok I suppose. Let me know what you all think about it. Extreme Sun Flare over Abrams Falls bad? or good? Enjoy!

Frozen Wide Angle Waterfall

Frozen Wide Angle Waterfall
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

So here is the same waterfall from Creve Coeur Park that I shared with you guys earlier in the summer. Christmas eve we got a good four inches of snow and then among our running around on Christmas day, we stopped by to shoot it. Jenea with her new Nikon D3100 I got her for Christmas, and my new Sigma 10-20mm UWA. I can already tell that I am going to love this lens and the angles it gets when I get down low. It's wonderfully sharp and I have absolutely no complaints so far. :) Enjoy!

Sigma UWA

Sigma UWA
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

This is my Christmas present that I got this year. A Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 ultra wide angle lens. I've had a bit of a chance to get some test shots with it, but have to finish up processing them so I will probably have one up tomorrow hopefully. Can't wait to use this one in WDW in Febuary. Enjoy! :)

An Appropriate Shot

An Appropriate Shot
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

Another Merry Christmas Greeting from your bud Dishippy! I thought this shot would be very appropriate for Christmas day for a couple of reasons. One, it's an ornament, duh. Obvious I know. :) Two, it's an ornament my mom got at the Christmas store in Downtown Disney on our last trip in 2008. And three, and this is the best one, on Christmas day it will be exactly two months until we leave for our next trip to the World on Febuary 25! Finally! I cannot wait to unleash my camera and sharpen my skills at WDW! Again, I hope all of you and your families have a great and safe holiday. Merry Christmas!