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We are always up for an adventure! One of our favorite thing to do is explore in our own backyard. Yesterday we ventured over to a Lewis & Clark historical site that sits along the great Mississippi about 15 minutes from our home. Well…. it was closed on Mondays. The End.
Just kidding. As we got out of the car and peaked around we met a fisherman who tipped us off to somewhere even better! So, we headed about 5 minutes south along the Great River Road and snagged a right at the Hardees just like he said. It was a little desolate and post apocalyptic feeling as we ventured down some pretty old roads. Then all of a sudden we found ourselves on the banks of the Mississippi along with a flew of Fishermen. Matt and Jake walked around a bit and I set up my tripod because I have been dying to try out some techniques on water. I am talking very slow shutter speeds in order to create some magical fluff like ripples in the waves. And I had a feeling that I wouldn’t get the same effect practicing with the fountain at the entrance to the subdivision. So, go big or go home. I was so happy with the results. (see below) After that we took another turn and ended up at the foot of the old Chain of Rocks Bridge and were able to walk up and down it… across the entire Mississippi! And without another human in sight! It was magical and the bright green floodplains were magical.
It turns out that the area is called Chouteau Island in Granite City, Illinois and I recommend that you make the trip! I really enjoyed photographing nature yesterday. It was therapeutic and I am thrilled at how the photos turned out!
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Sarah,
Just had a chane to look at this post.
I love to see what you have captured. Very beautiful pictures.
Are those photos taken by the Nikon you recommended a while ago?Are you editing them? You got a talent.
I enjoy following your blog.
Best regards from Northen California.
Thanks Tamar! I use that one and also my Nikon 7200. I process all of them though lightroom and make small adjustments to exposure, WB, etc. but nothing was added or removed. I really love these. The reason that they stand out to me is that I used a tripod, very slow shutter speed and remote to capture the movement. I was using a. 18/140 lens for most. I have been working hard on learning more artistic techniques.