Low Fog Sunrise on the Platte River
by Benjamin Tillotson
Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 1:45pm
Some very cool low fog on the river this morning as temps dipped into the mid 30s for the first time this year producing our first frost and a good contrast between the water and air temperature.
It was still quite dark at this point. 85mm at f/1.8 for 30 sec. ISO 100.
85mm f/14 for 5 sec.
Some neat color with this sunrise.
Looking west. The fog looked quite thick there in places.
There were a lot of deer in the area this morning but I was having a hard time getting good shots of them because of the limited light.
400mm shot west. Even though I was using a tripod for this photo I still got some camera shake. Its difficult to get long exposures with the 400mm as the slightest wind causes the lens to move and the slightest motion is a big deal with a super telephoto.
400mm shot east with a Great Blue Heron.
Noticed a buck with a good sized rack down the trail. Wish I could have gotten closer. 100% crops.
Had a good opportunity here for some interesting photos but it was still dark enough I couldn't freeze motion. Oh well. :P
My batteries died at this point which wasn't a good thing as I began seeing deer right and left. Also found out that if I take out the batteries and switch them around I can take a couple more photos before they go completely dead. This last photo was definitely worth the effort.
15 CommentsTue, Sep 29, 2009, 1:55pmMichael TillotsonGreat job, Benjamin! These are incredible photos! I've always wanted to get good deer/steaming river photos! You should go out again soon, and take fully charged batteries.
Tue, Sep 29, 2009, 3:27pmHeidiWow!!!How beautiful. Great job Benjamin!!!
Tue, Sep 29, 2009, 4:52pmLesleyWow Benjamin! I love these! The fog is SO pretty! Nice job.
Tue, Sep 29, 2009, 5:54pmRachel CGood job, Benjamin! These pictures are beautiful! Fog is pretty amazing, isn't it?
Tue, Sep 29, 2009, 6:03pmsarahThose are incredible... I really like the second one with the lights of the house showing through the mist. I think the last one should be the next picture of the day.
Good job Ben!
Tue, Sep 29, 2009, 6:13pmMichael MGreat shots. I've had to do that with my batteries too...
Tue, Sep 29, 2009, 8:39pmAngelicaWow, Benjamin, those are really neat! Great job!
Wed, Sep 30, 2009, 7:12amBenjaminI think that last shot was the best of the trip. It will definitely be on the front page sometime.
Wed, Sep 30, 2009, 10:57amLesleyYay! Benjamin makes it the front page! I really like that last one. I'm glad the batteries lasted long enough for you to get it! Oh, btw guys...I like the new smileys!
Wed, Sep 30, 2009, 12:11pmJosh L. O, uh, GOOD JORB BENJAMIN!!!!
Wed, Sep 30, 2009, 5:40pmRachel CI have to agree with you all; the last photo is definitely the best!
Thu, Oct 1, 2009, 8:27amCarol H.These are amazing Michael and Benjamin!!! You should definitely send these to Nebraskaland magazine!!!
Thu, Oct 1, 2009, 12:17pmKristinOooohhh, Ahhhhh, Bea-U-ti-ful!!!! The last one is definitely my favorite.
Fri, Oct 2, 2009, 10:49amsarahLOL Kristin ^^^ That brought me back to the good old CI days!
Fri, Oct 2, 2009, 10:56amLesleyHaha! I was thinking of the good old CYIA days!
