Red-tailed Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Went to Cape Cod to photograph the Snowy Owls. Saw two male Snowys but they were not worth photographing. The background was awful so I did not capture any real keepers. This Red-tailed Hawk was a consolation.
Shore Birds
Sanderling at sunset
Though winter in New England is not the best time for shorebirds, last evening (December 26, 2021), a flock of Sanderlings were at the beach in Cape Cod. It is fun to watch them chasing waves as they break along the shore. A bit of trivia - a group of Sanderlings is called a "grain".
Snowy Owls
On a cold Christmas Eve
2021 is another year for some great Snowy Owl photography. Many beaches and open Tundra-like areas have them roosting during the day and hunting in the evenings. They typically stay through the winter and return north in the spring.
What was that?
Just checking.....
A View from Dante's View
Dante's View Sunset
Dante's View is a viewpoint at 5,476 ft on the north side of Coffin Peak, along the crest of the Black Mountains, overlooking Death Valley. This was sunset on the very last evening of our trip before heading to Las Vegas for our return flight.
After the Rain
After a hailstorm and a lot of rain, the Badlands look like they have been given a fresh coat of color. This is an image taken from the loop road looking down into the formations. I was awed by the intensity of the reds.
Badlands, SD.
Captured with the Panasonic Lumix S1R and the Lumix S-Pro 24070 f/2.8 lens. Exposure triad:f/13, 1/13 sec, ISO 100.
Milkyway in the Badlands
While at the Photographic Society of America conference/festival in Rapid City, South Dakota I had a few opportunities to get out to the Badlands. The Badlands are situated about 85 miles East of Rapid City if you use the far entrance (the more scenic entrance). This is a night adventure to photograph the Milkyway in one of the darkest sky regions of the USA.
If you wait for the clouds
This first image was the scene earlier this month in the Badlands, SD. The layers of the formations were interesting but there was just no separation and the tones just merged into each other. However, as the clouds blocked the sun and shadows came across these layers the separation was very pronounced.
I waited for quite a while hoping to get distinct and complete layers with alternating light and shadow. Well, patience does pay off, and here was the result.
A Nuthatch Dive..........
I find Nuthatches to be fascinating birds. They spend so much time facing down, and the swift movements are fun to watch. This was a dive down to where there were some sunflower seeds. A quick grab and they are gone before you know.
Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota
On my second last day in South Dakota while exploring Spearfish Canyon, I had to wait quite a while for the crowds of tourists and wedding photographers to clear so I could get a decent spot to capture this image of Bridal Veil Falls.
Photographed with the Panasonic Lumix S1R and the S Pro 24-70 f/2.8 lens. In addition, I used a Breakthrough Photography polarizer and a 3 stop ND filter (screw-on)
Bridal Veil Falls
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Male Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Texas
Female Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Ithaca Falls - Ithaca, New York
A 6 hour trip to Ithaca to photograph the waterfalls and the milky way. The falls were great but we got thrown out of the park as we were setting up for the milky way images. No point in arguing with NY Cops.
Rocks and Reflections
Ithaca Falls as the Sun sets
Ithaca Falls
Heres a link to the Youtube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VNW_LUKYMc
Lots of Firmware updates for Lumix MFT products
June 8 and June 9 - Panasonic has released a number of firmware updates for the G9, GH5S, and the G100. In addition, updates were released for most of the Leica MFT lenses and more popular Lumis lenses. Be sure to update your cameras and lenses as these are important updates for enhanced autofocus, human and animal detection/tracking, and key video enhancements for these bodies.
Updates are available here
https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html
Expanded video features added to Lumix S series
Panasonic has announced new updates that are being released over the next two weeks. These updates include Apple ProRes RAW on BGH1 and S1 and Blackmagic RAW on S1H. This is a huge update for video shooters.
BGH1 Ver 2.0 — March 24, 2021
RAW Video Data Output Over HDMI now supports Apple ProRes RAW on Atomos NINJA V. IP streaming (RTP/RTSP protocol) supports H.265 codec format for higher image quality and H.264 to prioritizes streaming performance. Added function that enables distant, high-quality streaming with PC connection over wired LAN. Genlocking status display so synchronization status can be shown on the external monitor when the camera is under Genlock synchronization.
S1H Ver 2.4 — March 31, 2021
RAW Video Data Output Over HDMI now supports Blackmagic RAW on Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.V-Log or V709 is selectable on Live View monitor during RAW output. Shooting assist functions including Wave Form Monitor, Vector Scope, Luminance Spot Meter, Zebra Pattern can be used during RAW output.
S1 Ver 2.0 — April 6, 2021
The capabilities of the Filmmaker V-Log Upgrade Software (DMW-SFU2, sold separately) have been enhanced to 6K, C4K, and 4K60p/50p 10bit recording. RAW video data output over HDMI now supports Apple ProRes RAW on Atomos NINJA V. Timecode and Dual Native ISO Setting functions have been added.
S5 Ver 2.2 / S1R Ver 1.8 — April 6, 2021
Power Save Mode can be selectable while the camera is powered with an AC adaptor (DMW-AC10, sold separately).
Also updated on S1H and S1.[Vertical Position Info (Video)] menu added to prevent unintended image rotation in playback.
To learn more about these updates and to get the latest firmware versions as they are released, please use the link below:
https://www.panasonic.com/global/consumer/lumix/s/firmware_update.html
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Last Morning Glory Bud of 2020
Morning Glory Bud
Captured with the Lumix S1R and the Irix 150 mm macro lens. Exposure triad: F/8, 1/50 sec, ISO 200