Yesterday our Great Rail Journey group of 35 people from U.K., plus two Americans had a walk-about with a photographer in the morning, and a walk-about with a naturalist in the afternoon. The photographer emphasized the importance of good lighting and composition, and encouraged us to have our subjects off center using “the rule of thirds.” The most revelatory thing she said and demonstrated was”step back and zoom in.”
We stood on an overlook with a white-steepled church and a small stream in front of us. We snapped pictures. They were blah. Then we stepped back to frame the view with green branches of a tree in the foreground. Better result. Then we stepped back further and zoomed in on the church, framed under the branches of the tree. Wow. A little tweaking post production with color balance produced a very fine result. I have reached a new skill level.
In the afternoon we went on a walk-about in the woods. The lower part was a forest of deciduous hardwoods. Above that was a stand of evergreen hemlock. Our guide pointed out claw marks on a birch tree. It could be considered graffiti left by a big black bear.
This morning we went swimming. In an outdoor pool. In Stowe, Vermont. In October. The pool happened to be heated, but so was the air. Instead of having crisp fall temperatures what we have is unseasonable warmth. The trees are still green, with leaves productively clinging to the trees, instead of blushing red and falling to the ground.
Most those on this tour signed up to see fall foliage. Ah well. It’s an interesting tour and a great group of people. We’re still having a good time.
We stood on an overlook with a white-steepled church and a small stream in front of us. We snapped pictures. They were blah. Then we stepped back to frame the view with green branches of a tree in the foreground. Better result. Then we stepped back further and zoomed in on the church, framed under the branches of the tree. Wow. A little tweaking post production with color balance produced a very fine result. I have reached a new skill level.
In the afternoon we went on a walk-about in the woods. The lower part was a forest of deciduous hardwoods. Above that was a stand of evergreen hemlock. Our guide pointed out claw marks on a birch tree. It could be considered graffiti left by a big black bear.
This morning we went swimming. In an outdoor pool. In Stowe, Vermont. In October. The pool happened to be heated, but so was the air. Instead of having crisp fall temperatures what we have is unseasonable warmth. The trees are still green, with leaves productively clinging to the trees, instead of blushing red and falling to the ground.
Most those on this tour signed up to see fall foliage. Ah well. It’s an interesting tour and a great group of people. We’re still having a good time.
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