A Cabin In The Woods

Dragonfly

Not In My Goal!

White Egret

Black and White Woods

Miniature Effect

In the Nikon D7200 there is a "miniature effect" that can produce this photo effect. It is not an effect I will use a lot but I think its cool. There are several other effect I could try and you should too! Taken out at the Great Salt Lake Marina.

Everyone's Favorite Pastime

It could have been a home run.

The play is at first base!

Morning Glow

Sun rise at Mirror Lake, early summer.

Metal Works

Summer Nights

It is awesome to have a carnival come to town. This one visited the Layton Hills Mall parking lot for a week or so during the summer. When I saw that it was here, I couldn't wait to come back and do some long exposures photos. With all the light bulbs in, and a brilliant glow, the night became magical for those who came to be entertained and thrilled at the carnival.

The Night Sky As Seen From Antelope Island

 Shot at f/3.5 for 30 seconds at ISO 3200

 Shot at f/3.5 for 30 seconds at ISO 3200

 Shot at f/3.5 for 15 seconds at ISO 3200 

All photos are shot using a Nikon D7200 with a Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 lens out on Antelope Island, Lady Finger Point.

Small Panoramics With Horses

Shot over the summer in the west desert.

A Snail's Pace

The need for SPEED!

I realize the car in photo above is a Corvette, but I keep thinking of the Mazda commercials where they say ZOOM, ZOOM when I look them! Nikon D7200 with a Tamron 90mm macro lens.

A Drop Of Reflection

Shot using a Nikon D7200 and Tamron 90mm macro lens.

Wild Horses

 How many horses do you see?

 Something funny to say...or just a yawn!

Another set of wild horses from the west desert. Shot with a Nikon D500 and the Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens.

In "Sprite" Of It

 The reason for the road trip with Sharee!

 After getting off of I-15 on our way to Salina, we passed this old house. (Pictures above.) Turning around for these pictures turned out to be a great start to a road trip adventure!

 At another turn on the road to Salina. Another photo opportunity.

I was invited to go on a road trip to Salina, Utah to see the large soda cans behind a gas station at the end of town. (Coming from the north.)  One of several quirky things you can see across the state. It was a two hour drive from Salt Lake City and in "Sprite" of it, it was worth the drive. We found a few other things to see and ate at a home town restaurant called the Hot Spot. Great food and nice folks in Salina. Thanks Sharee for the invite and driving. We need another road trip, quirky or not!

Friends At The Zoo

 Hard to believe that is glass behind them.

Little baby

It has been a long time since I have visited Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City. They have change things a lot. I was very impressed with the lion exhibit. It allowed for some great views of the lions and for them a nice view of us too! They over look the train ride and the zebras exhibit next door. There are more opportunities of pictures at the zoo so I will need to more time to get there.

Water Balloons

 Part one

Part two

I know I have done this type of thing before, but with a Nikon D500 it is fun to see the improvements in speed and auto focus the camera can now give you. It make it fun to go back and explore photography even if it is things you have done before! A special thanks to my neighbors boys who helped in setting things up and throwing the darts. Even though there are challenges to tossing a dart on the count of three, your help lets me get a few more great pictures to add to the collection.