biffnix

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It's harder than it looks to see the whole of Sky Rock. It's on a relatively flat rock, facing up toward the sky (hence the name), rather than on a vertical wall, as most petroglyphs are, so it's impossible to see from below. It's also large, easily over 20 x 20 feet. It's carved on a very large rock, which is perched against another vertical rock below it, forming a sort of cave/tunnel below it.

Especially challenging is that you cannot climb on the petroglyph rock itself, in order to protect it. The only way is to climb on a large rock above it, which I'm sure younger, more agile folks can manage, but I barely made it. The location is undisclosed, so you sort of have to know someone who's been there in order to find it. I can say it's located on the volcanic tablelands near Bishop, California. Hope you enjoy the ancient art. Cheers.

 

I didn't even notice this li'l guy until I had walked past it, and heard it rattle at me. It's getting late in the season to see them much, since it's getting pretty chilly overnight. Soon they'll all be hibernating, anyway. I'm just glad I didn't really disturb it too much. They do keep the rodents down...

 

The basic element of any good photograph is composition. What guides YOUR composition decisions? Let us know what you think...

 

A really good article on how to amp up your lighting game...

 

I'm not a Nikon shooter, but if you like the retro look and feel in a mirrorless Nikon body, this might be for you...

 

Some good tips on buying gear used. It's always nice to save some money, when modern camera gear can be really expensive...

 

We all know this is true - if you have a DSLR or mirrorless (or even a point-and-shoot) that you know takes better photos than your phone, but rarely take photos with it, then you can use some of these tips to make it easier.

Use that camera for its intended purpose, and take more photos! I enjoyed this brief article on tips to make using that nice camera a little bit more likely...

Enjoy, and use your camera! :)

 

I want to stress that I am NOT a professional photographer. It's just a hobby for me, which I've enjoyed for decades. I did once sell a photo I took of the Fall colors on Sonora Pass (Sierra Nevada mountains of California), which was used as a book cover in the UK for some Apple MacOS book, and I was paid 50.00 £. That was fun, but I don't seek out sales of my photos. I do make prints for friends and family as Christmas gifts, that sort of thing, but that's it.

What about you? Have you sold a photo you've taken? What would you recommend to others who might be interested in selling a photo they've taken?

 

Do you shoot Canon glass? Looks like Canon Rumors is predicting that an current RF lens is targeted for an upgrade soon. Which would it be?

My personal choice would be a new RF 24-105mm f/4 replacement. It's a great everyday/walkaround lens, but I didn't buy it for my R5, as I was saving up for a better landscape lens (which I have in my RF 15-35mm F/2.8L). But I do miss the zoom range when walking around to get more precise framing with up to 105mm zoom. I had the EF version, and it's still with my 6D body. I really liked it for street photography/walking around.

What do you think? If you're a Canon shooter, which RF glass would you like to see updated?

 

I've been a moderator over at that other place for several years, so I know that the best discussion forums/communities happen when topics are carefully curated, and civility is practiced and encouraged.

I'll be selecting articles and topics for discussion, but what sort of subjects are you looking for in /c/Photography?

Photos, of course. I think everyone enjoys a good photo, whether it's the composition, subject, colors, or style. So please, post photos you enjoy.

Articles? I love reading articles online that talk about the art of photography itself, or new gear, or how photographers can get a certain effect. What sorts of articles are you looking for?

Topics of discussion? What's been on your mind recently when it comes to photography?

I hope you'll find it an enganging and worthwhile place to spend a little of your time.

Share and enjoy!

 

As the sun set on a cloudy evening here in Owens Valley, the light made for a nice variation in colors and the mood.

Early on my evening walk…

Channeling my inner Ansel Adams - I just liked the “God rays” in black and white for this frame.

Color version with the “God rays” lighting up parts of Round Valley.

Back at the house, watching the sun get lower, and firing up the clouds.

Last shot from the driveway, just as the last light started to fade…

 

I just liked the "V" shape the sun made as it set behind Mt. Tom and the Wheeler Crest, to the west of my house in Bishop, California...

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