Theo Fenraven's Blog, page 32

Mixed Bag 2

I recently spent some time on the north shore of Iskotpoga Lake. Don’t ask me how to pronounce that name. I say it phonetically and hope I’m close. I was lucky enough to get two wonderful photos of birds, hunting … Continue reading →

Mixed Bag 1

I’ve been experimenting with various lenses and techniques the last couple of weeks. For instance, the Sony came with what they call a kit lens. It’s a pancake lens with a zoom of 18-50mm. I never used it much, because … Continue reading →

Before/After: The Return of Photo Art

I don’t do this much anymore, mostly because my wrist can’t take the extreme mousing required when masking, but once in a while I simply must indulge because the results are striking, beautiful, or both. Here’s the original, straight out … Continue reading →

Damn Those Mosquitoes

This morning I left just as light broke. I wanted to get to Iskotpoga Lake before the sun rose.  I made it, no problem. It was a gorgeous morning… except for the mosquitoes, which were lying in wait for an … Continue reading →

Photos: 5.22.19

I had this terrific photo of Flashdance and her newborn colt, Harley, and I decided to do something special with it. I remember my days on the farm with great fondness. It was hard work, but the rewards were great. … Continue reading →

Spider Revisit

I continue to be fascinated by my garden spiders. Their scientific name is leucauge argyra, but they are commonly known as orchard orb weavers. They are harmless. They only bite if they feel endangered, and even then it hurts less … Continue reading →

A Squirrel Tale in Five Pics

I went down to the lake this morning (not the day you’re reading this, but an earlier one) and snapped a few pics. I was using the Sony with a 50mm lens. A squirrel was on the bridge. When he … Continue reading →

Lake June in Winter, Part 2

Next to the boat ramp was a narrow strip of land separated from the mainland by water. Sort of like a tiny island. A boardwalk had been built to follow its gentle curve. First thing I noticed were trees, but … Continue reading →

Lake June in Winter, Part 1

Isn’t that the coolest name for a lake? I don’t know where it came from, but it’s a large body of water. I recently visited one of the parks.  It was Sunday morning, and people were already there. It’s a … Continue reading →

Topaz DeNoise AI

This was a free upgrade for me, as I already owned DeNoise 6.1. I thought that program was good, but this one is even better. It deals with noise in an amazing way. I shoot backyard birds in sometimes trying situations. … Continue reading →