Photo Assignment July '07: Water

[handicap18]

Summer is upon us. Water is everywhere. Lets photograph it. Pools, lakes, rivers, oceans, quaries, rain, puddles, baths, waterfalls, sprinklers, fountains and any other places or things that have water.

Lots of different options depending on your subject. Good time to play around with shutter speeds to get different effects from moving water. Those with dSLR's can try out a polarizing filter for cutting down on glare.

See how creative you can get. Maybe try something a little different. Get out there with your camera, take some pictures and have LOTS of fun!

[tinksdad]

Here's some water in a different manner. Drops on a yellow flower, selective coloring on the drops.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/219/519047931_955312ebd6.jpg

Exposure: 1/50
Aperture: f/16
Focal Length: 105 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0/6 EV
Metering Mode: Spot

[Pea-n-Me]

I spent some time in the mud flats. :scared:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/paulandlinda/IMG_2843.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/paulandlinda/IMG_2852.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/paulandlinda/IMG_2856.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/paulandlinda/IMG_2868.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/paulandlinda/IMG_2931.jpg

I believe I used macro for #s 2 and 3 and super macro for # 4 in manual mode. It's the first time I've had (moderate) success using these features.

And for those of you who've followed my saga, it's still a work in progress but I think it's finally coming together for me. I'm feeling much more comfortable using the varied features of my camera - I don't think I used auto even once. :thumbsup2 We'll see how this week goes with the fireworks.

1)Camera model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Date/Time: 2007:07:02 19:10:29
Resolution: 640 x 480
Flash used: No
Focal length: 57.8mm (35mm equivalent: 364mm)
CCD width: 5.72mm
Exposure time: 0.0016 s (1/640)
Aperture: f/4.0
Whitebalance: Auto
Metering Mode: matrix

2)Camera model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Date/Time: 2007:07:02 19:14:02
Resolution: 640 x 480
Orientation: rotate 90
Flash used: No
Focal length: 6.0mm (35mm equivalent: 38mm)
CCD width: 5.72mm
Exposure time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
Aperture: f/5.0
Whitebalance: Auto
Metering Mode: matrix
Exposure Mode: Auto bracketing

3)Camera model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Date/Time: 2007:07:02 19:16:02
Resolution: 640 x 480
Orientation: rotate 90
Flash used: No
Focal length: 6.0mm (35mm equivalent: 38mm)
CCD width: 5.72mm
Exposure time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
Aperture: f/5.0
Whitebalance: Auto
Metering Mode: matrix
Exposure Mode: Auto bracketing

4)Camera model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Date/Time: 2007:07:02 19:20:02
Resolution: 640 x 480
Orientation: rotate 90
Flash used: No
Focal length: 6.0mm (35mm equivalent: 38mm)
CCD width: 5.72mm
Exposure time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
Aperture: f/5.6
Whitebalance: Auto
Metering Mode: matrix
Exposure Mode: Auto bracketing

5)Camera model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Date/Time: 2007:07:02 20:35:05
Resolution: 640 x 480
Flash used: No
Focal length: 72.0mm (35mm equivalent: 454mm)
CCD width: 5.72mm
Exposure time: 0.0020 s (1/500)
Aperture: f/4.0
Whitebalance: Auto
Metering Mode: matrix

[Michele]

Canon Digital Rebel-trying out my new EF 50mm 1.8
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n207/moodymom44/practice122.jpg
ISO-100 f/22 1/30 sec.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n207/moodymom44/practice123.jpg
ISO-100 f/1.8 1/4000 sec.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n207/moodymom44/Scovill085.jpg
ISO-100 f/22 1/8 sec.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n207/moodymom44/Scovill100.jpg
ISO-100 f/4 1/50 sec.
Enjoying this subject!!

[scottny]

wintery water in Central Park, NYC
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/031607026.jpg

a waterfall on the side of the road in West Virginia
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/P6201417_edited-1.jpg

autumn reflection in Central Park, NYC
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/vinny-2029.jpg

[Virgo10]

Awesome photos everyone. Here's a few of mine.

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL910/465229/12516437/184101764.jpg

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL910/465229/8994050/133013147.jpg

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL910/465229/10115233/168191006.jpg

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL910/465229/2293929/64933394.jpg

[funhouse8]

These pictures are amazing! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/funhouse8/100_5463.jpg

[funhouse8]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/funhouse8/100_2465.jpg

[DVC Jen]

Great topic! It is really making me think to come up with something unusual and new (for me). Glad we have a month for this. ;)

[cpbjgc]

For those who already posted, can you edit to add what lens you were using and the EXIF info? I like to see that to help with my own "experiments" in shooting.

[Amy]

Oh boy - I get to be the first one to post this picture! (I'm sure lots of folks on this board have the same shot.) I took it on our trip last month:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/mamagrumpy/IMG_2509.jpg
Camera Model Name Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Shooting Mode Program AE
My Colors Mode Off
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/125
Av (Aperture Value) 4.0
Light Metering Evaluative
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 100
Lens 6.0 - 72.0 mm
Focal Length 6.0 mm
Digital Zoom None
IS Mode On
Image Size 2112x2816
Image Quality Superfine
Flash Off
White Balance Auto
AF Mode Continuous AF

[Amy]

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/mamagrumpy/IMG_2416.jpg
Camera Model Name Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Shooting Mode Shutter Speed Priority AE
My Colors Mode Off
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/500
Av (Aperture Value) 3.2
Light Metering Evaluative
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 100
Lens 6.0 - 72.0 mm
Focal Length 9.1 mm
Digital Zoom None
IS Mode On
Image Size 2112x2816
Image Quality Superfine
Flash Off
White Balance Auto
AF Mode Continuous AF

[cathy0124]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/catmac1028/Honeymoon%2007/Jan%2027th-MK/IMG_0483.jpg

Specs? I don't know at the moment.. will have to go pull the memory card. Will edit them in later. :)

[Pokprincess]

Wow... all those shots were excellent ! :banana: Well, here is mine.. not as good as everyone elses, but I have a lot to do this vacation coming up... can't wait to try everything !

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j85/Pokprincess/040824112654.jpg

[ukcatfan]

Just a friendly reminder to everyone: This is an inspiration thread and not a show off thread. It is meant for you to go out in the month of July 2007 and take some pictures. Please do not post pictures not taken this month.

Thank you all,

Kevin

[nikkistevej]

I noticed nobody else had people in their pics- but I thought these were cool water pics. Taken at a birthday party last week- my husband and nephew on a waterslide
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t27/stevenikkij/IMG_1457.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t27/stevenikkij/IMG_1431.jpg

[mikamah]

Awesome pictures everyone. I'll be playing with my camera this weekend at Sebago Lake and hope to share some pics next week.
Happy 4th of July!!

[LMarge]

Just a friendly reminder to everyone: This is an inspiration thread and not a show off thread. It is meant for you to go out in the month of July 2007 and take some pictures. Please do not post pictures not taken this month.

Thank you all,

Kevin


Thanks Kevin, I was curious about this!:)

[MichelleVW]

Here's my goofball Golden at the lake the other day....he loves to stick his head under the water!!!

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/michellevw/griffey.jpg

nothing makes him happier than the lake...


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/michellevw/griffey3.jpg

[Suburbanmom]

I've been lurking this board for a while and thought I should finally contribute something. This is my niece playing in Lake Erie over the 4th of July. I shot with my Nikon d50 using a telephoto lens (70-300). I didn't record my shutter speed although I believe it was fairly high (1000 or higher) and my f-stop was lower (lower than 7.1). I've really enjoyed the photos shared here and look forward to sharing more of my own. :camera:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k311/AmyandMark/Ruthie_0143.jpg

[jann1033]

i've been taking this fountain for probably unsuccessfully for 2 months, usually at slow speed ( as slow as i could since it's always really bright) last night i tried high speed and liked it a lot more. it shows the frenetic water better imo
exif 1/1250 f8 200mm canon rebel xt 70-200 f4 lens ( for some reason i messed up the first load to photobucket and now the exif wouldn't come up so the metering is partial, no flash,can't think what else should be there)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/jann1033/20070707012copy-1.jpg

[Gdad]

Sunrise this morning...

http://SCL.smugmug.com/photos/170704679-L.jpg

[tinksdad]

Sunrise this morning...

http://SCL.smugmug.com/photos/170704679-L.jpg

Nice! Very moody.

[Gdad]

Nice! Very moody.

Thanks- That's my entry for the current Nikon Cafe photo challenge - Reflection (http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=120451)

[Tinkerbellmom33]

Playing in the yard with the camera

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c206/tinkerbellmom33/IMG_7046.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c206/tinkerbellmom33/IMG_7052.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c206/tinkerbellmom33/IMG_6897.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c206/tinkerbellmom33/IMG_6904.jpg

[DVC Jen]

These were taken under the waterfall in our pool. I couldn't decide which I wanted to post - so you are stuck with all of them. Sorry :rolleyes1

http://jenniferd.smugmug.com/photos/170890846-M.jpg

http://jenniferd.smugmug.com/photos/170890940-M.jpg

http://jenniferd.smugmug.com/photos/170891178-M.jpg

http://jenniferd.smugmug.com/photos/170891095-M.jpg

http://jenniferd.smugmug.com/photos/170891383-M.jpg

http://jenniferd.smugmug.com/photos/170891288-M.jpg

Camera - Canon 30D, Lens - 28-135mm IS, with a circular polarizer.

White Balance - cloudy, ISO - 200, f/4.0-5.6, shutterspeed, 500-800

Shot in raw - sharpened, increased contrast. Post processed - despeckle, unsharpen mask, auto adjust levels, resized.

[tinksdad]

These were taken under the waterfall in our pool. I couldn't decide which I wanted to post - so you are stuck with all of them. Sorry :rolleyes1


I like the first one best, can you zoom in on that perspective and fill the frame with the drop?? That should be awesome!!

I need to do some high speed water drop shots.



BTW, how is the new camera working out? Looks like; Just Fine!!!

[AbbysFamily]

I went to our local zoo.. Among other things, I had the water theme in mind. Here is a few of my shots (All S2IS, circular polarizer)..Some slight post-processing for levels and cropping.

Light mist on this guy keeping him cool...
http://www.skyjammer.com/dis/IMG_3641.jpg
http://www.skyjammer.com/dis/IMG_3634.jpg
Then there is this guy - he knew the water better than everyone!
http://www.skyjammer.com/dis/IMG_3562.jpg
And something man-made.
http://www.skyjammer.com/dis/IMG_3538.jpg

[DVC Jen]

I like the first one best, can you zoom in on that perspective and fill the frame with the drop?? That should be awesome!!

I need to do some high speed water drop shots.

BTW, how is the new camera working out? Looks like; Just Fine!!!

Like this?
http://www.jenniferd.smugmug.com/photos/170916802-M.jpg

i am LOVING the 30D. It is awesome! :thumbsup2

[jann1033]

really like the drips or drops or what ever they are Jen:lmao:

[AndrewWG]

Like this?
http://www.jenniferd.smugmug.com/photos/170916802-M.jpg

i am LOVING the 30D. It is awesome! :thumbsup2

Jen,

That came out great! Good job!

Andy

[TriMom]

Some really great shots everyone!

Here are mine:
http://home.comcast.net/~marykat/Gran_4th_July_Party_20070707_0008web.jpg

shot info: 1/320 f5.6 ISO 100 at 300mm focal length.

http://home.comcast.net/~marykat/Gran_4th_July_Party_20070707_0015web.jpg

shot info: 1/200 f5.6 ISO 100 at 300mm focal length.

The second shot was a happy acident - yesterday was the first day of trying out the new lens, and I am having some issues getting the focus right when I shoot in the 200 - 300 mm range. But I really like the soft focus on this picture, it almost gives it a glowing effect.

[DVC Jen]

really like the drips or drops or what ever they are Jen:lmao:


Jen,

That came out great! Good job!

Andy

Thanks Jann and Andy. I am really trying to push the envelope so to speak. I had never done anything like this before - so it was pushing it for ME.

I'm pretty happy with how they turned out. This was my 3rd attempt at shooting something for this assignment. First two bombed - actually was rained out the first time and had an uncooperative daughter the second.
:sad2:

[Michele]

Like this?
http://www.jenniferd.smugmug.com/photos/170916802-M.jpg

i am LOVING the 30D. It is awesome! :thumbsup2

Great picture!!

[fan_of_small_world]

Here are a couple of shots from today during my son's swim team practice. The season goes through the beginning of August, so I have lots more time to practice. These aren't anything special, as I'm a complete novice.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/fan_of_small_world/lanes.jpg

Canon XT, manual mode, 1/1000, f/5.6, ISO 100, focal length 55 mm

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/fan_of_small_world/splash.jpg

Canon XT, sports mode, 1/1000, f/9.0, ISO 400, focal length 55 mm

[DVC Jen]

Here are a couple of shots from today during my son's swim team practice. The season goes through the beginning of August, so I have lots more time to practice. These aren't anything special, as I'm a complete novice.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/fan_of_small_world/lanes.jpg

Canon XT, manual mode, 1/1000, f/5.6, ISO 100, focal length 55 mm

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/fan_of_small_world/splash.jpg

Canon XT, sports mode, 1/1000, f/9.0, ISO 400, focal length 55 mm

THAT is a BIG splash. :) Thanks for sharing them.

[RainbowGirl]

This is using my Canon P&S this afternoon. I'm finally trying to figure out what all the manual settings do on my camera (thanks to being inspired by all of you!). I haven't tried the assignment before but was reading all the posts this morning and I happened to be by the pool with my camera...well, you get the picture (no pun intended!)

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t48/jlarsen_1968/Summer%202007/IMG_5010.jpg

[Lizziejane]

This is using my Canon P&S this afternoon. I'm finally trying to figure out what all the manual settings do on my camera (thanks to being inspired by all of you!). I haven't tried the assignment before but was reading all the posts this morning and I happened to be by the pool with my camera...well, you get the picture (no pun intended!)

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t48/jlarsen_1968/Summer%202007/IMG_5010.jpg

Love it!!!

[Tetley]

http://www.adamandshannan.info/cm/albums/trip/Cape%20Breton/IMG_2864.JPG

[cpbjgc]

I ride by this everyday, and I happened to have my camera today (I was taking it in to work so I could test out a lens I was thinking of getting - Sigma 17-70mm 2.8-4.5 DC Macro) so I stopped and snapped this picture. Just a hint of rainbow in the spray to the left.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f331/cpbjgc/Non-Dis/FountainResized.jpg
Shutter Speed 1/250Sec.
Aperture Value F7.1
ISO Speed 100
Lens 18-55mm kit lens
Focal Length 25.0 mm

[handicap18]

At the VERY last minute DW and I went to Michigan for the weekend. Just outside Detroit. DW was scheduled to go for a wedding, but at the VERY last minute she realized she forgot to book her flight. :scared1: When I say last minute, I mean after 8pm on Thurs for a flight scheduled for 7am Fri. Anyway, we figured what the heck,,, I'll call in sick for 2 days, my mother can keep the kids for the extra time and the Red Sox are playing IN Detroit, so an extra bonus for me to go. (I'll post those pics on the baseball thread in a few days).

Anyway, the place we stayed at had a little stream running though the property with a little waterfall....

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e234/handicap18/Special%20Events/Blake%20and%20Julie%20Wellers%20High%20Scope%20Wed ding%207-7-07/DSC_6150.jpg

ISO 200, f/25, 1/4 shutter.

It also had a nice little pond, though not great for swimming. The morning light was nice, but gave some harsh shadows:
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e234/handicap18/Special%20Events/Blake%20and%20Julie%20Wellers%20High%20Scope%20Wed ding%207-7-07/DSC_6163.jpg

ISO 200, f/22, 1/15 shutter

[Lizziejane]

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e234/handicap18/Special%20Events/Blake%20and%20Julie%20Wellers%20High%20Scope%20Wed ding%207-7-07/DSC_6150.jpg

ISO 200, f/25, 1/4 shutter.




Just beautiful!

[AndrewWG]

... and the Red Sox are playing IN Detroit, so an extra bonus for me to go. (I'll post those pics on the baseball thread in a few days).


Well, so that's where you were? Nah, just kidding, I got your message.

Anyways, those are great pics! I'm hoping to get out and try to get some water pics in the next week.

Andy

[DVC Jen]

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e234/handicap18/Special%20Events/Blake%20and%20Julie%20Wellers%20High%20Scope%20Wed ding%207-7-07/DSC_6150.jpg

ISO 200, f/25, 1/4 shutter.


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e234/handicap18/Special%20Events/Blake%20and%20Julie%20Wellers%20High%20Scope%20Wed ding%207-7-07/DSC_6163.jpg

ISO 200, f/22, 1/15 shutter

VERY pretty Michigan is a lovely state - spend a lot of summers there when I was a kid.

[Suburbanmom]

This has been a wonderful assignment for me as I am enjoying some extra time at Lake Erie this summer:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k311/AmyandMark/BeulahBeach_0171-1.jpg
Nikon D50; ISO 200, 1/60, f/18, 18-55@ 55mm


http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k311/AmyandMark/BeulahBeach_0048.jpg
Nikon D50; ISO 400, 1/400, f/10, 18-55@20mm


http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k311/AmyandMark/BeulahBeach_0155.jpg
Nikon D50; ISO 200, 1/125, f/13, 18-55@31mm

[dcg0317]

Here's a couple from yesterday of a very foggy Portsmouth NH harbor.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/amtphoto/2007/Portsmouth%20NH/PortsmouthNH-01a.jpg
Canon 20d, 50mm f/4.5, ISO 100, AV mode WB set to cloudy, 1/2000 sec, exp. lock off of bridge and fog.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/amtphoto/2007/Portsmouth%20NH/PortsmouthNH-02.jpg
Canon 20d, 50mm f/4.5, ISO 100, AV mode, WB set to cloudy, 1/1000 sec, exp. locked off of fog.

[Metallicat]

Sea World Orlando
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v716/lga2461/IMG_2061-1.jpg

[jann1033]

At the VERY last minute DW and I went to Michigan for the weekend. Just outside Detroit. DW was scheduled to go for a wedding, but at the VERY last minute she realized she forgot to book her flight. :scared1: When I say last minute, I mean after 8pm on Thurs for a flight scheduled for 7am Fri. Anyway, we figured what the heck,,, I'll call in sick for 2 days, my mother can keep the kids for the extra time and the Red Sox are playing IN Detroit, so an extra bonus for me to go. (I'll post those pics on the baseball thread in a few days).

Anyway, the place we stayed at had a little stream running though the property with a little waterfall....

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e234/handicap18/Special%20Events/Blake%20and%20Julie%20Wellers%20High%20Scope%20Wed ding%207-7-07/DSC_6150.jpg

ISO 200, f/25, 1/4 shutter.

It also had a nice little pond, though not great for swimming. The morning light was nice, but gave some harsh shadows:
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e234/handicap18/Special%20Events/Blake%20and%20Julie%20Wellers%20High%20Scope%20Wed ding%207-7-07/DSC_6163.jpg

ISO 200, f/22, 1/15 shutter

very nice photos but my totally ot ulterior motive question... is this a hotel, b&b, campground? We want to go to the Detroit zoo and wondering where and what it is to maybe stay there. Thanks

[handicap18]

Thanks for the compliments everyone.

Jann, the place we stayed is a privately owned property. Its about 50 miles south/southwest of Detroit and about 1/2 hour south of Ann Arbor. The woman who own's it uses it at a teaching facility. For many years it was used as a music based summer retreat for teen's. Now its used during the summer for mostly teachers, more specific music and other arts teachers. They do a very intense 2 week course on different teaching techniques and learning folk dancing and how it has effected music and movement throught the years. The people who go speak VERY highly of it. My DW absolutly loves it. Teachers from all over the US as well as around the world will attend. After attenting 3 years they become certified to do teaching in their home towns.

The couple who got married, met there last year and wanted to have their wedding there. Many of the people who attend this seminar speak of the experience almost in a spiritual manner. Its kind of hard to explain. But thats why they wanted it there. It was the most UN-traditional wedding I've attended, yet it was also one of the best. Very moving. They both have taken to folk music and had incorperated different dances into the ceremony that involves everyone who attended. I forget which country they used the music from, but it was very very cool to be a part of. The couple, are actually taking part in the current 2 week course, before the go back home to Oregon. I believe it is the brides 2nd year and the groom's 4th or 5th. He is one of the instructors for the course now. They are both music teachers, elementary school level I believe.

[Amy]

These were taken along Lake Erie (Presque Isle Bay) this afternoon. Pretty harsh sunlight; all were taken on a Canon S3 IS:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/mamagrumpy/IMG_4329.jpg
ISO 100, Shutter 1/1600, Aperture 5.o, exposure comp. -1 (I was shooting some other stuff a couple of days ago and changed the exposure comp. and forgot to change it back until halfway thru taking my shots today. Actually, I think under-exposing was a good thing, maybe not a full stop like this, but maybe 1/2 or 1/3 would have been better.)

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/mamagrumpy/IMG_4355.jpg
ISO 100, Shutter 1/100, Aperture 4.0, no exposure comp.

Not a picture of water, but it IS water-related:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/mamagrumpy/IMG_4358.jpg
ISO 100, Shutter 1/640, Aperture 4.0

[jann1033]

ot again but thanks for the info about the place but guess we won't be staying there;)

[DVC Jen]

These were taken along Lake Erie (Presque Isle Bay) this afternoon. Pretty harsh sunlight; all were taken on a Canon S3 IS:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/mamagrumpy/IMG_4329.jpg
ISO 100, Shutter 1/1600, Aperture 5.o, exposure comp. -1 (I was shooting some other stuff a couple of days ago and changed the exposure comp. and forgot to change it back until halfway thru taking my shots today. Actually, I think under-exposing was a good thing, maybe not a full stop like this, but maybe 1/2 or 1/3 would have been better.)

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/mamagrumpy/IMG_4355.jpg
ISO 100, Shutter 1/100, Aperture 4.0, no exposure comp.

Not a picture of water, but it IS water-related:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/mamagrumpy/IMG_4358.jpg
ISO 100, Shutter 1/640, Aperture 4.0

Amy - my husband grew up in Erie - he used to ride his bike around Presque Isle almost daily. I had to show these to him. Brought back some great memories for him. Thanks for posting them. :)

[Gdad]

A few from Friday...

http://scl.smugmug.com/photos/172505099-L.jpg

http://scl.smugmug.com/photos/172505153-L.jpg

http://scl.smugmug.com/photos/172505178-L.jpg

http://scl.smugmug.com/photos/172505192-L.jpg

[Amy]

Amy - my husband grew up in Erie - he used to ride his bike around Presque Isle almost daily. I had to show these to him. Brought back some great memories for him. Thanks for posting them. :)

Jen, this was my first ever trip to Erie - we took DS17 up to Gannon Univ. for Engineering Summer Camp this week. Pretty nice school - I was kind of worried when I heard that Gannon is right IN the city of Erie, but Erie is nothing like Pittsburgh, at least from the little we saw yesterday. I hope this camp helps DS a little with his college decisions.

We were heading home along the lake late afternoon and I just pulled into one of the marinas along the road to check out the sights (and get some pix, too). We're picking DS up Friday afternoon, so I'm hoping to head up there earlier in the day and check out some of the other sights - there's supposed to be an old battleship docked somewhere near Erie that sounds kind of neat.

Sorry....I went way off topic. Back to water........

[handicap18]

Here's a few of DS playing in the pool:

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e234/handicap18/Thomas/DSC_6923-01.jpg
ISO 400, 1/200, f/5.6, center weight metering, diffused bounce flash used.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e234/handicap18/Thomas/DSC_6933-01.jpg
ISO 400, 1/500, f/5.6, center weight metering, diffused bounce flash used.

[graeme1299]

So many water pics to post from where I live. Here's a few:
Sunset on the River
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m247/graeme1299/Marshsunset.jpg
Same river as before
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m247/graeme1299/FlaginSun.jpg
It's a dolphin
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m247/graeme1299/Fin.jpg

[HeyIt'sMe]

The emerald green waters of Destin, FL (June 2007)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/MichaelsSDE/IMG_0956.jpg

[AndrewWG]

I'm just not getting overly creative this month. Trying to reach down deep and get those creative juices flowing, but I'm just not "seeing" the pics right now. Here is one from tonight that I thought was "ok".

Andy

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/AndyG1970/Water064.jpg

Taken with the Canon S2 IS
ISO 100
f4.0
1/400 sec.

[klmall]

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/Goshen%2007/IMG_5730ed2.jpg

6:30 am on Lake Merriweather, southwestern Virginia, July 10th

[jann1033]

Jen, this was my first ever trip to Erie - we took DS17 up to Gannon Univ. for Engineering Summer Camp this week. Pretty nice school - I was kind of worried when I heard that Gannon is right IN the city of Erie, but Erie is nothing like Pittsburgh, at least from the little we saw yesterday. I hope this camp helps DS a little with his college decisions.

We were heading home along the lake late afternoon and I just pulled into one of the marinas along the road to check out the sights (and get some pix, too). We're picking DS up Friday afternoon, so I'm hoping to head up there earlier in the day and check out some of the other sights - there's supposed to be an old battleship docked somewhere near Erie that sounds kind of neat.

Sorry....I went way off topic. Back to water........
this might be the boat you are thinking of.
http://www.brigniagara.org/niagara.htm
my father lived in Erie and when we visited him in the nursing home he liked to go for a ride to presque isle(but never wanted to stop:confused3 :) ) they have tons of birds there if you like that and the zoo in erie is nice as well( smallish)

[jann1033]

I'm just not getting overly creative this month. Trying to reach down deep and get those creative juices flowing, but I'm just not "seeing" the pics right now. Here is one from tonight that I thought was "ok".

Andy

same with me Andy. every time i go some place to take photos there isn't any water!( we are in semi drought conditions which could explain it ) guess i need to go to lake erie before that dries up as well:)

grame 1299 Love the first river sunset photo! i love that general area anyway, if i could live anywhere i wanted that would be it... and that really portrays it well to me.

[ktulu]

Here are some pics from the coast area of Southern California that I took on our trip.

http://www.grabowskifamily.net/gallery/albums/2007/jul/socal/IMG_3951.jpg

http://www.grabowskifamily.net/gallery/albums/2007/jul/socal/IMG_3966.jpg

http://www.grabowskifamily.net/gallery/albums/2007/jul/socal/IMG_3976.jpg

http://www.grabowskifamily.net/gallery/albums/2007/jul/socal/IMG_4024.jpg

http://www.grabowskifamily.net/gallery/albums/2007/jul/socal/IMG_4030.jpg

[BRXT]

Well, here is my take on water:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n58/BRXT_2006/Maine003.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n58/BRXT_2006/Maine002.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n58/BRXT_2006/Maine001.jpg


This sure takes time to do. I think out of the 200 pictures I took these were the only ones worth saving.:)

[jann1033]

never mind

[fan1080]

My youngest daughter on a slip n slide last weekend.

This was taken with my new D40, still learning, but I thought this pic was absolutely precious, although I am a little biased being her father......

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b334/fan1080/Melissaonslide.jpg

[Maude4Disney]

This is my first attempt at posting a picture. I hope it works. Thought I would join in on this. They're not as good as all of yours, but I enjoyed these...
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb284/mardel616/100_1879.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb284/mardel616/100_1874.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb284/mardel616/100_1828.jpg
eta: OOPS! too big, how do I make them smaller??

[DVC Jen]

My youngest daughter on a slip n slide last weekend.

This was taken with my new D40, still learning, but I thought this pic was absolutely precious, although I am a little biased being her father......

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b334/fan1080/Melissaonslide.jpg

That is precious. She is a beautiful girl - and the joy on her face is enough to make anyone smile.

Fantastic job capturing that moment. :)

[DVC Jen]

This is my first attempt at posting a picture. I hope it works. Thought I would join in on this. They're not as good as all of yours, but I enjoyed these...
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb284/mardel616/100_1879.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb284/mardel616/100_1874.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb284/mardel616/100_1828.jpg
eta: OOPS! too big, how do I make them smaller??

Which bridge is that? Nice shots btw.

[Maude4Disney]

Thanks! It is the Mackinaw Bridge in Michigan.

[jann1033]

Thanks! It is the Mackinaw Bridge in Michigan.
calm a bridge phobics fears...can you just not see the other side due to the angle or does it go in a tunnel? however the shot is great even if i get the shakes just looking at it:)

[Amy]

this might be the boat you are thinking of.
http://www.brigniagara.org/niagara.htm
my father lived in Erie and when we visited him in the nursing home he liked to go for a ride to presque isle(but never wanted to stop:confused3 :) ) they have tons of birds there if you like that and the zoo in erie is nice as well( smallish)

Oh, thanks for the link, Jann! That IS the ship someone told me about. Now I just have to hope DH can get the whole day off Friday so we can check it out before picking up DS; DH is the one who's really into ships, esp. sailboats. And the Niagara is a BIG sailboat!

[Maude4Disney]

LOL jann1033, it's just the angle of the picture... no tunnel. I too am not a big fan of bridges, but I have loved this one since I was a kid. I just don't cross it. :eek:

[DVC Jen]

Thanks! It is the Mackinaw Bridge in Michigan.

I thought so - I crossed that thing many times as a kid. Thanks for posting it - you have refreshed a lot of good memories.

[YEKCIM]

Here's one from last week, Caladesi Island on the gulf coast of Florida, just north of Clearwater:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/fasteddiew/Clearwater%20Beach%20Area/DSC_4577.jpg

D50, Sigma 10-20mm lens, no polarizer. Lots of seaweed in the water, unfortunately.

~YEKCIM

[Maude4Disney]

YEKCIM great pic!

[WeLoveNemo]

http://thesavages.smugmug.com/gallery/3167063#174136245

A great day in the water:)

[mikamah]

I've been playing with my camera and trying to get some good shots of water. I took these on the continuous sports mode.
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l7/mikamah/IMG_1864.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l7/mikamah/IMG_1865.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l7/mikamah/IMG_1866.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l7/mikamah/IMG_1868.jpg

[handicap18]

You always take for granted the area that you live... I grew up 20 minutes from Plymouth, MA and now currently live about 20 minutes from Concord, MA. Quick history,,, it was in Concord that the Revolutionary War "Started" with "The Shot Heard Around The World". The British went to destory some amo the colonists had stored in Concord and the colonists stoped them. It all started at this bridge, The North Bridge, in Concord, MA. Not the best time of day to get pics, but I liked the little river running there and the rain drops on the river too. Can't wait for the fall. This area is STUNNING with the autumn leaves.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e234/handicap18/Misc%20Photo%20Gallery/DSC_7081.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e234/handicap18/Misc%20Photo%20Gallery/DSC_7083.jpg

This pic was taken while I was standing on the bridge. Not exactly sure what it is, but I'm sure it has something to do with U.S. History. I liked the reflection on the river.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e234/handicap18/Misc%20Photo%20Gallery/DSC_7074.jpg

[woody64]

Here's a couple of mine. Both my kids swim so we spend a lot of time near water.

My DS doing breast stroke
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b267/bgidlow/IMG_8675s.jpg

Another shot of a backstroker
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b267/bgidlow/IMG_8691s.jpg

[daannzzz]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h297/daannzzz/IMG_2972.jpg

[rtphokie]

http://rtphokie.smugmug.com/photos/175232885-M.jpg

[jann1033]

http://rtphokie.smugmug.com/photos/175232885-M.jpg

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: very cute

[Maude4Disney]

daannzzz - very cool pic!

[AndrewWG]

Ok, so I've been trying to get some water pics and trying to be creative about it, but it is hard to come by. Here are a couple pics of my niece on the Slip-N-Slide today. Also, there is my "BONUS" creative "water" pic just for fun!

Andy

1/800 f3.5 ISO 400 (forgot to change it back!)
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/AndyG1970/Water046.jpg

1/1250 f3.5 ISO unknown (auto - after I changed it back)
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/AndyG1970/Water048-1.jpg

BONUS CREATIVE WATER PIC (hey you said be creative! :) )
1/100 f4 ISO unknown
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/AndyG1970/Water022.jpg

[handicap18]

BONUS CREATIVE WATER PIC (hey you said be creative! :) )
1/100 f4 ISO unknown
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/AndyG1970/Water022.jpg

NICE!!!! :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

[tinksdad]

Very good Kyle!! Looks like Mr. Spring is definitely "chillin"!!

[handicap18]

Very good Kyle!! Looks like Mr. Spring is definitely "chillin"!!

Give the props to Andy. I was commenting on his pic. No doubt very creative. :thumbsup2

[pixie dust 112]

Cape Cod

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r218/pixiedust112/capecod2007069.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r218/pixiedust112/capecod2007062.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r218/pixiedust112/capecod2007030.jpg

[pixie dust 112]

A few more:

Provincetown, MA

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r218/pixiedust112/capecod2007160.jpg

Swan River, Dennisport MA
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r218/pixiedust112/capecod2007part2058.jpg


http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r218/pixiedust112/capecod2007part2066.jpg

[PixieDust32]

Fountain at Dollywood.

Taken on July 7 2007. No photoshop.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa208/PixieRoxy/Dollywoodfuente.jpg

[PixieDust32]

Mystery Mine. Dollywood.

July 7 2007. No photoshop.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa208/PixieRoxy/misterymine2.jpg

[boBQuincy]

http://suzieandbob.com/wdw/moonrise_ni_1509.jpg

Moonrise over Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
30 second exposure, Canon 30D, 24-105

[hjd0411]

Hi everyone. Today I took a trip to our local Botanical Gardens with this month's project in mind. I also needed some practice with my camera!! ;)
So here are the results.

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6/hjd0411/IMG_0301.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6/hjd0411/IMG_0319.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6/hjd0411/IMG_0268.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6/hjd0411/IMG_0282.jpg

Thanks for looking.

Heather :upsidedow

[dcg0317]

York Maine
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/amtphoto/2007/Maine/OceanwavesYorkME-01.jpg
Canon 20d, 300 mm @ f/8, 1/400 sec, ISO 100, WB - Daylight

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/amtphoto/2007/Maine/OceanwavesYorkME-04.jpg
Canon 20d, 300 mm @ f/5.6, 1/1000 sec, ISO 100, WB - Daylight

[TheLionKing]

http://www.pbase.com/sbdigitalimages/image/79195381/large.jpg

[senecabeach]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/senecabeach/Victoria%20B%20C/ZButchartGardens6.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/senecabeach/Alaska/DSCN0207.jpg

[Spinning]

Here are some of mine:
Fuji s6000
Program mode, 400 speed (at least I think so!)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c225/Sondracot/DSCF7262.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c225/Sondracot/DSCF7260.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c225/Sondracot/DSCF6737.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c225/Sondracot/DSCF5816.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c225/Sondracot/DSCF6250.jpg

[Miller1412]

I finally got a chance to take a few for this assignment. Hope it's not too late!!

Kids playing in the sprinkler today.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/miller1412/DSC_0070.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/miller1412/DSC_0032.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/miller1412/DSC_0093-1.jpg

[senecabeach]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/senecabeach/Kids/StephenPoohH2O06.jpg

[Taqwus]

Seeing these makes me wish for some of my old photos
If someone is up for this challenge it will make a great shot you need someone with long hair, get it wet them have them bring thier head forward real quick and thier hair and water will follow, if it is done right a rainbow can show up and looks awesome, wish I still have that photo

[iluvdisnee]

Took these on a recent trip to the Smokies/TN used my Canon Rebel XTi

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1163/918774903_5f6cb2335a_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1364/918767987_cc8775a2d8_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1276/918773889_0bc0f608e4_b.jpg

DD's at Jones Beach here on Long Island

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1103/621838117_5e016de65e_b.jpg


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1312/621834351_523d16f104_b.jpg

[Amy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/senecabeach/Victoria%20B%20C/ZButchartGardens6.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/senecabeach/Alaska/DSCN0207.jpg

Beautiful shots, Senecabeach! Where were these taken?

[senecabeach]

Thanks so very much, Amy. :goodvibes
Took them @ Butchart Gardens, B.C.

[tinksdad]

I had a vision in my head of taking this shot, there wasn't enough room at the top of the outflow to see the water and things in the background like I envisioned. But it turned out ok. This is from the outflow of Blue Hole at Santa Rosa, NM. It's the "local" dive spot that we do OW training for scuba diving. I put a blue gel on the flash to give it some interest.


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1211/943314523_c5e645d8dd.jpg


Rain falling off the roof.


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1103/943314835_b85e0f6cab.jpg

[jann1033]

miller 1412- love the sprinkler shots...great representation of kids/summer/water:thumbsup2

[DVC Jen]

I finally got a chance to take a few for this assignment. Hope it's not too late!!

Kids playing in the sprinkler today.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/miller1412/DSC_0070.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/miller1412/DSC_0032.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/miller1412/DSC_0093-1.jpg

I love these - couldn't help but smile when I saw them. Great job. :)

[Miller1412]

Thanks Jan and Jen...that means a lot coming from you guys!! :)

[coni]

I think this summer photo of my kids is fun and fits into the "water" category.
:banana:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p9477d3459c53636ee50eefdcb2130ec2/e854b0a0.jpg

[Marinerbaby]

Here are a few taken on a weekend trip to the ocean. Shot Manual, ISO 100, f/6.3, SS 1250

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL554/460897/17085165/264750706.jpg

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL554/460897/17085165/264750719.jpg

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL554/460897/17085165/264693678.jpg

[tinksdad]

Nice shots, Marinerbaby!!! :thumbsup2

[LMarge]

I think I'm still in time to play! :) All but the flowers were taken on our recent trip to the Adirondacks. I'm still playing catch up on all the laundry!!:laundy: All in all, it was a great trip with the whole family - all 26 of us!!:rotfl2: Sorry for so many pics, but being gone for most of the month made me want to play catch up!!!:goodvibes TFL!!

one of many rain showers coming across the lake
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/imscrappy2/IMG_4222.jpg

a pintail duck out for an evening swim
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/imscrappy2/IMG_4231.jpg


beach feet:scared: (you should see the bottoms, they were so dirty from the sand!)
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/imscrappy2/IMG_3954.jpg

4th Lake sunset (probably should have waited another 15 minutes and there's that smudge? I must have touched the lens with a wet finger:confused3 )
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/imscrappy2/IMG_4245.jpg


these were taken in my garden before we left - I loved the heavy dew on the flowers
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/imscrappy2/IMG_3448_edited-1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/imscrappy2/IMG_3442.jpg

[LMarge]

Marinerbaby, those are stunning!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Spinning]

Love love love those flower shots!

Here are a few of my Daughter diving off the 3 meter. I am on the 5 meter board looking down....it's rather high up there! LOL!
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c225/Sondracot/DSCF9113.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c225/Sondracot/DSCF9141.jpg

[LMarge]

Love love love those flower shots!

Here are a few of my Daughter diving off the 3 meter. I am on the 5 meter board looking down....it's rather high up there! LOL!
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c225/Sondracot/DSCF9113.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c225/Sondracot/DSCF9141.jpg

OH my gosh :faint: that makes me dizzy just looking at the photo - which by the way is a really cool shot!! Was your dd at a dive competition? I hope she did well if she was!! ;)

[LMarge]

Now that we're into August, will there be an August Photo Assignment? With the kids heading back to school, I'll have a few hours free in the mornings to actually go and play by myself!:cool1: I'm hoping for a bit of practice time before we head to DW in September!:woohoo: TIA!

[Spinning]

Thanks,She was practicing for a meet that night. I wish I had taken more pictures from there. But the season is now over till Sept!