I’ve taken so many photos in the past few days, that it’s difficult to choose which ones to post. I took this one on the way to Zion National Park. Continue reading
Vacation in Zion National Park
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Touring Kolob Canyons-Zion National Park
Even though today was a rainy day, we went for a drive with good friends and toured Kolob Canyons, which is in the more isolated northwestern section of Zion National Park. This section is less crowded than the main canyon, but as you can see in the above photo, there are spectacular views there as well.
I started photographing in color, but quickly changed back to monochrome. I really do like the look.
Later, back in Virgin Utah, where we are staying, I photographed this replica of a mining company. I was fascinated and took the photo below of the water sluice that was part of the display.
This is my third day taking photographs in monochrome and I’m still enjoying it, which surprises me, because generally I love bright colors. Tomorrow we are going to tour Zion National Park, and because of the red rock and blue skies, I will probably switch over to color. I’ll make that decision tomorrow when we reach the park.
Another Monochrome Day
While our little dog, Annika was looking up at me, I grabbed my camera and took her picture. She wanted to go for a walk, so we did. We’d had an early morning rain, but it had stopped and the roads were dry. We walked around the RV park and I took the photo below of one of the cozy cabins available to rent. We are in our 5th wheel trailer, but maybe next time we’ll rent a cabin.
After our walk, we went home and I had a cup of coffee. Seemed like another good subject for a monochrome.
Tomorrow I plan to move on to the sepia setting, but this won’t be the last monochrome photos you see on Plum Bird Corner. I think I’m hooked.
Monochrome Photography
I took this monochrome photo today, as we drove back to our camp ground. We are spending a few days in southern Utah, RVing in our 5th Wheel trailer. While studying my digital camera and the manual, I learned how to photograph in monochrome and decided that today I would use this setting for all photos.
The mountains in the far distance are part of Zion National Park. I get goose bumps just looking at this photo. Zion seems even more mystical in monochrome. These photos make me feel like I’m looking at photographs taken in the 1950s.
We made a stop at the local hardware shop, and if it wasn’t for the modern car, again I’d think I was looking at the 50’s
This last photo is of my camera case resting on my lap. My jeans are dark blue and the case is chartreuse. It’s amazing how the monochrome setting works. I have a feeling I’ll stay in this particular setting for at least another day, and then on to Sepia, I think.
Digital Camera Closeups
Today was my day to practice close up settings on my digital camera. I started out by taking this close up of a pink hibiscus flower.
Next I photographed this rose that is well past its youth, yet still beautiful. I then began to wonder if I could use the close up setting in combination with my zoom lens, while photographing the wild birds that visit to our backyard fountains daily. Below you’ll see some of the results.
There is a flock of blue birds that visit us often, and I’ve photographed them before, but never in such detail.
This pair was certainly enjoying the cool water.
Here they are thoroughly enjoying their bath. I could have watched these happy birds all day, but they only stay for a few minutes before heading on their way.
This last photo amazed me. I wish I’d been able to see more of his tail feathers in this shot, but still wanted to post it because I love seeing the details of his feathers and his bright eyes.
This was my third day of learning more about my digital camera, and each day has been more exciting than the last. I really can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.