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Photo of the Week – Nicole Robinson

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Taking Full Advantage of an Opportunity!

Indian River from Jensen Beach, Florida

Indian River from Jensen Beach, Florida

Nicole had to be up and prepared early to capture this magnificent east coast Florida scene which occurred at 6:17 am. Using her Canon 50D mounted on a tripod, she very carefully framed all the available elements for maximum impact. The lines of the pier and side railings don’t just lead you into the scene but seem to propel you toward the Hutchison Island shore line opposite and the low hanging clouds. The illuminated bridge and its reflection is balanced by the sunlit clouds and their reflections on the right. But such analysis isn’t really necessary to fully enjoy the scene and the moment captured.
The focal length of the lens was a wide 17mm and the shutter speed a slow .4 second wih an aperture setting of f/2.8.

Photo of the Week – Nicole Robinson

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The Wind, Sand and Surf are Relentless

Nicole Robinson - Wrightsville Beach NC

Nicole Robinson - Wrightsville Beach NC

There were two photographers on the beach this clear, cold and windy late February morning. One faced the sea to capture the sunrise and the pier, probably returning home with the same view captured a thousand times before. Nicole turned inland, taking advantage of the crystal air and painting sun to concentrate on a weathered sand fence, held together with rusted, twisted wire, losing the battle with the elements. The combination of the fanning slats, waving golden grass and artistic eye, with a slow shutter and narrow depth of field,  all resulted in a unique image well worth an early morning foray into the cold.
Her camera was a Canon Rebel XTi fitted with an EF28/135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens zoomed in to 80mm. The shutter speed was 1/60 second and the aperture setting f/5.0. The ISO was a low 100 and the mode used was aperture priority.