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Photo Forum / Photo Technique / Nature Photography / September 2004My first Landscape Expedition
Since moving to Lancaster PA I've decided to broaden my photographic horizons by experimenting with many of the beautiful areas here for landscape photography. One such area is about 2 miles from my house in Chickies Rock State Park. The rock has a stunning view of the Susquehanna River from about 200 feet above. Today was the first day I decided to take the trek. The path is steep and my Tripod is really heavy so I pulled a lot out of my camera bag to save weight. Things removed Flash - Not needed for landscape Macroflash - Ditto Macro Rails Extension tubes Etc. What I brought Tripod 2 Rolls of film plus the roll in the camera 22-55mm 28-70mm 75-300mm Camera body I made it to the park about 30 minutes before the sun started setting. After scaling the first slope and swearing about the weight of my tripod I walked to a small opening in the trees. This area is about 300 feet before the main viewing are and was unpopulated. I peaked through the opening and saw a great shot of the bridge over the river joining Lancaster and York counties I set up a wide angle shot that would use the trees as a natural frame for the scene. I pressed the cable release and. The camera shut off I was a little surprised because usually when I press the release a picture is taken. I tried it again same thing. I tried every setting on the camera and a soon as I hit the shutter button it would turn off. I was getting pretty steamed. I was also afraid that it was the new Tokina lens I bought that might be causing the problem. Just as I was about to change lenses I noticed the one thing I forgot to check before I left the house. The battery indicator was flashing no bars. I can't really complain because I've had the same AA's in the camera for over a year. However, I did not bring any spares. I didn't even think about it. I did try to make the best of it though. I practice composed a dozen shots of the various views and figure the best times to shoot. I also got a better handle on lenses to bring next time. I only wish I hadn't brought the tripod that far :) Anyone else do anything this dumb?  SignatureRay Creveling http://www.blackcatblog.com Ray, I've forgotten to bring an extra set of batteries as well one time. Luckily, I was at a workshop and someone kindly gave me a extra set of AAs. I've also done other dumb things like take pictures with the lens cap on; a few times with no film in the camera, and occasionally, both at the same time. We all do it, although newer cameras help us avoid some of these mistakes. Now if you do again next week, you're in trouble! Don from NJ > Since moving to Lancaster PA I've decided to broaden my photographic > horizons by experimenting with many of the beautiful areas here for [quoted text clipped - 56 lines] > > Anyone else do anything this dumb? I shot a full of roll of my favorite portrait model before realizing I hadn't loaded the camera :) SignatureRay Creveling http://www.blackcatblog.com > Ray, > [quoted text clipped - 76 lines] > > > > Anyone else do anything this dumb? <snipped>... > I was a little surprised because usually when I press the release a picture > is taken. I tried it again same thing. I tried every setting on the camera [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Anyone else do anything this dumb? Most of us have done that, but it is a lesson once learnt, never forgotten :-)) Dennis > Most of us have done that, but it is a lesson once learnt, never forgotten > :-)) Just because you've learned a lesson doesn't mean you'll change habits. I share a light meter between two different camera setups, and I've dropped my pack and run 10 min out of the woods to get the meter in the other pack. Just a couple weeks ago, I again forgot my meter (in the other pack), and used my wife's Nikon all day. She was a little steamed when I forgot to change the ASA back to her film speed. (Does that count extra?) So, will I forget my meter again? Probably. It's worth taking your first photo close to the car. Jay Wenner > The battery indicator was flashing no bars.... A year ago I was backpacking in Yosemite... early morning I hiked from camp to an overlook to shoot the sunrise (10 minute hike). I took my camera bag and tripod. The overlook afforded a 180° view of the east: a vista of the Sierra crest, Tioga Lake, Cathedral Mtns, clearing clouds, etc.... ...I left the camera at camp (I brought the correct lenses, shutter release and a spare battery ;-) After running back to camp, getting my camera and huffing-and-puffing back up the ridge (this is at 9,000+ ft elevation) I set up and shot the sunrise. But I missed the crimson reds and the sunrays :-( -Dave "Dave Herzstein" <dherzstein@juno.com> > ...I left the camera at camp (I brought the correct lenses, shutter > release and a spare battery ;-) After running back to camp, getting my > camera and huffing-and-puffing back up the ridge (this is at 9,000+ ft > elevation) I set up and shot the sunrise. But I missed the crimson reds > and the sunrays :-( The alternative would have been to sit down and look at the crimsons, reds and rays. Maybe your subconscious was hinting something when it caused you to forget: "Gee, id just like to look at the _sunrise_ for once, instead of the camera...". I have noticed that if I can't find it, forgot it, or don't have it, it is because I don't need it. And if I do need it, it is laying right there in front of me. Stochastic organization. SignatureNicholas O. Lindan, Cleveland, Ohio Consulting Engineer: Electronics; Informatics; Photonics. Remove spaces etc. to reply: n o lindan at net com dot com psst.. want to buy an f-stop timer? nolindan.com/da/fstop/ >Maybe your subconscious was hinting something when it >caused you to forget: "Gee, id just like to look at the _sunrise_ for once, >instead of the camera...". A very insightful observation! Sometimes it's good to leave the camera home, and just observe and experience a place. If you see anything compelling, return with your gear another day, and shoot to your heart's content... Simplify! -Chris- >Sometimes it's good to leave the camera home, >and just observe and experience a place. > >If you see anything compelling, return with your gear >another day, and shoot to your heart's content... It will NEVER EVER be exactly the same as you saw it the first time. F8 and BE THERE- or else you've missed your chance at that particular shot. dukephoto |
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