Valley of Fire Panorama
This is a 9 image panorama stitched using PTGui. The images were captured a little more than an hour after the sun had set. The rocks become intensely red in the afterglow.
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Panasonic Lumix S1R, 24-105 f/4 lens. Exposure triad: f/16, 1 sec., ISO 200.
Valley of Fire
I had a little time to myself today so I decided to check out Valley of Fire State Park. It is a little over an hour from Las Vegas. By the time I got there, it was Noon and the light was not good. Also disappointing was the sky. There were no clouds even though while driving there the sky looked promising.
The image above was taken as the sun dipped behind one of the many ranges in the park. I was using the Lumix S1R with the 24-105mm f/4 lens. Exposure triad: f/16, 2 sec., ISO 100.
The next image is from a more direct viewpoint and captured shortly after the first image. For a brief moment, the colors in the sandstone just came alive. Exposure triad: f/16, 2 sec., ISO 100.
Photo Geek Weekly Episode 97 – A Piece of the Pie
I just finished a great podcast episode with Don Komarechka, the host of Photo Geek Weekly and Inside the Lens.
Lumix G9 and GH5S Firmware updates
Yesterday, February 17, 2020, Panasonic released two firmware updates for the G series cameras. The G9 firmware is now 2.1 and the GH5s is 1.2.
Firmware updates can be downloaded from:
https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html
Hard to Believe!
You may be aware that I have been involved with Platypod and its inventor Dr. Larry Tiefenbrunn from the very inception of the "tripod alternative. I am equally proud to have been deeply involved with the introduction of the absolutely incredible and revolutionary ball-head the Platyball.
It’s hard to believe it was only two weeks ago that the Kickstarter campaign was launched!
The Platyball announcement has been picked up by a dozen different publications, podcasts, and video interviews in addition to the original launch on The Grid. Now, we want to take it one step further:
The response from photographers and journalists around the world has been remarkable, including the video above shared by photographer, author, and educator, Jay P. Morgan on "The Slanted Lens." And, showing the product “live” at Imaging USA in Nashville last week, also created another flurry of activity with positive reactions across the board, bringing us to over 1100 backers.
Starting today, we’re launching our Kickbooster program, giving you the chance to share in the success of Platyball with a 10% commission for every dollar you help us raise for the campaign! If you’re not already set up with Kickbooster, click on the link below. There’s no charge for setting up your account. We need your help to spread the word, and at 10%, your commissions are going to ramp up quickly.
HELP BOOST OUR CAMPAIGN
Thank you for your support of Platyball. We have a proven track record of on-time deliveries and quality products. We have 46 days to go and you too can be a part of this fabulous launch.
It's Time to Meet Platyball!
Tomorrow on The Grid Platypod will unveil a new Kickstarter campaign for an incredible product, Platyball. It'll be best explained and demonstrated during the show, but for now, here's what can be shared.
The Platyball presents a new, revolutionary way to level. Featuring an inverted design, single-handed ergonomics, and a unique twist-action Arca Swiss compatible clamp, we have literally taken the classic tripod head design and turned it upside down. Redesigned from the ground up, the Platyball becomes an extension of your hand and allows you to quickly level your camera better than ever before. It is heavy duty and accurate to 0.5 a degree.
Want to see the Platyball in action? Check out this thirty-second segment of the upcoming launch video. It's just a click away.
Join the team on Wednesday at 4:00 pm EST on The Grid at kelbyone.com/livewebcast. Registration is FREE.
Make sure you don't miss the launch. Visit www.platyball.com and click on the launch notification button. For first day backers, there's a special bonus of a FREE Platypod Ultra!
Post Focus & Focus Stacking
Just posted my latest YouTube episode on Post Focus and Focus Stacking
The Platyball
"Everything you know about tripods and ball heads is about to change. Check out this week's announcement from Platypod and visit www.Platyball.com. Their Kickstarter campaign launches on Jan 15 and there's a special bonus for early backers. What a kick!"
The Kickstarter campaign launches on Jan 15 on The Grid. Larry T. will be Scott's guest along with Don Komarechka. The show starts at 4:00 and the Platyball Kickstarter video and announcement should kick off at 4:30. It's a pretty remarkable product. Here's a general description...
The Platyball presents a new, revolutionary way to level. Featuring an inverted design, single-handed ergonomics, and a unique twist-action Arca compatible clamp, we have literally taken the classic tripod head design and turned it upside down. Redesigned from the ground up, the Platyball becomes an extension of your hand and allows you to quickly level your camera better than ever before. It is heavy duty and accurate to half a degree.
Peace and Tranquility
f/10, 60 sec., ISO 200
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This image was captured earlier this year in Falmouth, Massachusetts. At about 7:00 PM the sun was low on the horizon. I wanted to do a long exposure capture but these pilings had a flock of cormorants perched on them, Fortunately, a noisy ski boat disturbed them giving me just enough time for this 60-second exposure.