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Passing the snow plow, Sharon & I raced up the hill when we saw a break in the storm (it had been snowing most of the afternoon). Within a couple of minutes, we were at 9300 feet at one of our favorite vistas overlooking the Eastern Sierra. There, the storm was reforming for the snow coming tonight. I had a great time running around shooting with the D3 a fast changing scene. I had programmed the D3 so the DOF Preview button when depressed shows the Virtual Horizon inside the viewfinder which really helped me as I steadied myself on the hillside. Getting horizons straight is a challenge for me.

Than the breeze brought a small, temporary opening so we could almost see the bottom of the San Joaquin River down below. The swirling fog moved fast, the D3 had no problem finding and holding focus while metering the scene perfectly.

And than as we turned to head back to home, the storm parked literally over our home and performed its magic. This is one of the many reasons John Muir called this the Range of Light!

Photos captured by D3, 14-24AFS / 70-180macro on Lexar UDMA digital film

After a month on the road, Sharon & I have made it back home, momentarily. There’s nothing finer than a nip in the air (34 degrees this AM), fire in the hearth and a fresh cup of coffee sitting in my favorite chair. I’m here getting caught up on some things, trying to get ready for our Base Camp which begins in a week, and simply catching my breath. Sharon & I want to thank all the great folks we worked with and met this past month of travel!

The great folks at Service Photo and Penn Camera and their patrons who joined us at our first Pixel Packin’ Pleasure tour in DC. The great folks at our Maine & Cape Cod DLWS events, wow, you made those weeks fly with all the fun. The marvelous folks at NAPP headquarters who we simply think of as extended family. Sharon & I especially want to thank the greatest group of folks we have the honor to be associated with, and that’s the DLWS staff! The two weeks we spent with Joe, Laurie, Kevin, Josh, Brad & Joe were two very memorable and special weeks that we’ll never forget. While it feels great to be home, it didn’t feel all that bad being on the road with all of you!

Thanks one and all!

Sharon & I are still down in FL at the NAPP mothership working on some projects. The day’s work was paused for a taping of the Oct 29th episode of PhotoshopUser TV (seen here). If you think Scott, Dave & Matt have way too much fun when you watch an episode, that doesn’t even compare to the taping. I was lucky enough (if you call it luck) to be included in this episode, but I think it was only because I brought the D3. You’ll have to check out the episode to see what happens to the D3 in the end.

Photo captured (before taping) by D3, 14-24AFS (ISO200) on Lexar UDMA digital film

Well, after a great weekend celebrating the wedding of our dear friend Dave Moser, a great morning with our first visit to NAPP headquarters, Sharon & I & the D3 headed to Honeymoon Island to shoot. Started off with a very cooperative Roseatte Spoonbill. Than a fishing Snowy Egret cruised on by. And just as the sun was heading down for the last count, this Short-billed Dowitcher came up to say hello.

This was my first time to get out and shoot wildlife with the D3 and man, does it ever deliver! The image detail still just blows my socks off, you can count the barbs on the feathers. The metering nailed all the exposures for every situation and the sound of the motordrive, well I’m playing it right now. I have the D3 & 14-24AFS for a couple of weeks. I’m just starting a new project so once it’s done and I’ve shot more with the D3, I’ll post images and updates as I can.

Photos captured by D3, 600f4AFS on Lexar UDMA digital film

Where does the time go? Another DLWS has come and gone and wow, what fun we had! Our last shoot was at Rock Harbor where a glorious sunset sent of on our way. I was more intrigued by the lobster boats in the harbor myself, the results of which you can see above.

We’re leaving on a jet plane, don’t know when we’ll be back again…..we’re heading….to Tampa! We’re on our way to our dear friend’s wedding and than to NAPp headquarters next week for mayhem. Stay tuned as I’ll have a D3 in my hands

Photos captured by D2Xs, 200VR on Lexar digital film

Duane, the light and everything else just came together in this brief moment.

Photo captured by D2Xs, 17-55AFS on Lexar digital film

PS….yes, I take people pictures too

What a great last morning! We headed to Cape Cod lighthouse for a killer morning sunrise. Than. we had the Harbor Master from Provincetown as a model for the rest of the morning. This photo is all natural light, no flash required with the photo gods are smiling.

Photo captured by D2Xs, 17-55AFS on Lexar digital film

And after the night’s shoot and dinner, it was back in the classroom for Movie & Crit. Our Cape Cod event is our 25th event so we had cake of course. We want to thank EVERY DLWS participant over the years who has come and made it possible for the DLWS staff partake in their #2 passion, sharing photography. Our #1 passion is of course, photography itself!

THANKS!

DLWS hits the town! The entire DLWS gang hit the streets of Provincetown tonight and had a great time. While there is some wild characters to photograph, this boat had all the character I could handle.

Photo captured by D2Xs, 10.5 on Lexar digital film

I can’t believe how good the photo gods have been to us. We had another spectacular morning of shooting. Being challenged by my good friend Joe McNally, I went out looking for a different landscape. Working the Fort Hill area, these roof lines intrigued me so I worked them in the predawn light. While not really my schtick, I enjoyed the exercise and the final result. There’s room for growth here, something to explore.

Photo captured by D2Xs, 200VR on Lexar digital film

Chatham Light after sunset

Our biggest fan and best friend, Scott Kelby working his magic at Chatham light.

I’m beat, I’m out of here!

Photos captured by D2Xs, 14AF on Lexar digital film

Crashing waves, calling gulls, cool ocean breeze in the company of friends, there is no better way to start a day or a Digital Landscape event. Speaking of friends, our dear friend Scott Kelby is here charming the crowds and tonight, filling their head with good things.

These photos are of the building at Coast Guard Beach taken just prior and after sunrise. The magic of light!

Photos captured by D2Xs, 14AF on Lexar digital film