5/1/2022 - Salmon River Falls

Another early season ride included a climb down the gorge trail.  I thought it would be well worth the effort it took to climb down considering the beautiful day.  It is rather steep even with a couple of switchbacks.  I believe the falls are around 115 feet.  Beautiful view on a wonderful day.  The first shot is actually 2 photos.  One where I exposed the sky appropriately and one with the falls exposed correctly.  The second shot is (or was) an experimental feature of the Pixel phone camera.  I found this feature truly just before I took the picture.  It's actually an impressive feature and gives me more reason to believe the only reason for a still camera is the sensor size.  Phones just do not have the space for a sensor as large as what is in a quality camera.

Parking Location: ///nights.calm.alligators

Site Notes: There is a wheelchair accessible path with 2 locations you can view the falls from.

Picture Location: ///escapades.bleat.complicated

Time: 12:45

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7

Aperture: f/14

Exposure Time: 1/640 second

Focal Length: 18mm

ISO: 6400

Subject: NY Waterfall

Picture Location: ///outsize.diminishes.inhalation

Time: 14:06

Camera: Google Pixel 6

Aperture: f/1.85

Exposure Time: 1/666 second

Focal Length: 24mm

ISO: 33

Subject: NY Waterfall  

10/9/2021 - Grunerts Falls Tree

Just experimenting with getting a color to pop.  There may be a faster and easier way that I haven't found, but I'm pleased with the results.

See the original post for site details and other pictures from the site.

Picture Location: ///unheard.butternut.shall

Time: 13:32

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7

Aperture: f/29

Exposure Time: 1/80 second

Focal Length: 50mm

ISO: 1600

Subject: Tree

Note: This is the original picture.

Note: This is done in a format of fully popping the tree out from the background.  I like it, but it almost appears fake.  A little too much.

Note: With this one, it truly reminds me of how much the tree popped when I saw it.  Obviously not true, but It is how I imagined it when I saw the tree.  I did this as an 80% reduction in saturation of the background.  It seems a bit more natural...

4/24/2022 - Taughannock Falls Overlook

Early season bike ride where I wasn't expecting to go far enough to really see some falls so I didn't bring the Canon.  Was playing with my new Pixel 6 and the zoom features.  I wasn't going to post this except that it provides the view you would have if you were wheelchair bound or couldn't handle the stairs.

Parking Location: ///authors.motherhood.radiators

Site Notes: The overlook is free though the view is limited and can be quite busy.

Picture Location: ///manages.flipped.attaching

Time: 13:28

Camera: Google Pixel 6

Aperture: f/1.9

Exposure Time: 1/1415 second

Focal Length: 7mm (equivalent to 24mm)

ISO: 44

Subject: NY Waterfall

Notes: Zoomed beyond the 2X optical built into the phone (5.16X) which shows a little pixelation at the bottom since I selected to top to be the focal point.

Picture Location: ///manages.flipped.attaching

Time: 13:29

Camera: Google Pixel 6

Aperture: f/1.9

Exposure Time: 1/2096 second

Focal Length: 7mm (equivalent to 24mm)

ISO: 44

Subject: NY Waterfall

Notes: The wheelchair accessible view.

12/30/2021 - Vince and Patty

I don't make friends easily but one person I met while riding that has remained a very good friend since is Vince.  We've spent many days on the side of the trail laughing for almost as long as we spent riding.  My wife and I finally had the opportunity to head out his way for dinner and to meet his wife.  Had a wonderful time and we truly need to do it again!

Restaurant Location: ///designs.chess.mirroring

Site Notes: Parker's Grill.  We found this place long before I met Vince (he lives in Seneca Falls) and chose this to meet up with him.  He's stated that it has gone downhill since.

Picture Location: ///scratching.unpainted.shekel

Time: 14:12

Camera: Google Pixel 4XL

Aperture: f/1.73

Exposure Time: 1/24 second

Focal Length: 4.38mm (27mm equivalent)

ISO: 229

Subject: Vince and Patty

11/7/2021 - Sunset at Sylvan Beach

Not often that we have temperatures in the mid-50s (Fahrenheit) in central New York.  My intent was to ride around Oneida Lake, but that didn't work out.  I made it about 1/3 of the way and needed to change to some warmer gloves.  While standing there watching the sunset, I realized I would be crazy to attempt the intended ride as the temperature was dropping fast.  If I recall correctly, by the time I got home around 18:00, the temp was down around 40.  Unfortunately, I didn't have the Canon with me and you can tell if you look closely around the trees and people walking in the second.  Still pretty amazing pictures considering they were "only" with a phone...

Parking Location: ///coffee.symptom.pounces
Site Notes: During the summer season, there is a cost to park.  Though you have access to the entire village, beach, and amusement park.

Picture Location: ///warriors.baker.cousins

Time: 16:41

Camera: Google Pixel 4XL

Aperture: f/1.73

Exposure Time: 1/293 second

Focal Length: 4.38mm (27mm equivalent)

ISO: 39

Subject: Honda Shadow with Sunset

Picture Location: ///bargain.guitars.average

Time: 16:46

Camera: Google Pixel 4XL

Aperture: f/1.73

Exposure Time: 1/1235 second

Focal Length: 4.38mm (27mm equivalent)

ISO: 64

Subject: Sunset

10/9/2021 - Portraits at Grunerts Falls

 I actually got my beautiful wife to pose while she was taking in the sounds of the cascades.  Of course, the compromise was that I had to agree to taking a picture of the 2 of us.

Parking Location: ///imprints.pokers.editorials
Site Notes: No wheelchair access to view the falls/cascades as the bridge road is upstream from the falls.  I doubt swimming is allowed though there were no signs stating it was not allowed.

Picture Location: ///farmland.wristwatch.sorters

Time: 13:31

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7

Aperture: f/29

Exposure Time: 1/200 second

Focal Length: 55mm

ISO: 1600

Subject: Michelle

Picture Location: ///readily.represented.district

Time: 13:45

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7

Aperture: f/29

Exposure Time: 1/125 second

Focal Length: 55mm

ISO: 1600

Subject: Me and Michelle

10/9/2021 - Grunerts Falls

 We were attempting to get to Iowa falls but Google Maps told us to turn into someone's driveway, or what appeared to be a driveway.  We rode a little farther but found nothing other than a fisherman's access parking lot.  The cascades next to it looked similar to the pictures I had seen so we assumed we had found it and Google Maps was wrong.  Turns out, we didn't find it nor did we find the apparent trail that leads to Iowa Falls.  Perhaps next time I guess.  I still found this to be an interesting place though the autofocus wasn't all that kind to me...

Parking Location: ///imprints.pokers.editorials
Site Notes: No wheelchair access to view the falls/cascades as the bridge road is upstream from the falls.  I doubt swimming is allowed though there were no signs stating it was not allowed.

Picture Location: ///fumes.refute.dart

Time: 13:26

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7

Aperture: f/22

Exposure Time: 1/320 second

Focal Length: 18mm

ISO: 1600

Subject: NY Waterfall

Picture Location: ///fumes.refute.dart

Time: 13:26

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7

Aperture: f/22

Exposure Time: 1/320 second

Focal Length: 18mm

ISO: 1600

Subject: NY Waterfall, Footbridge

Picture Location: ///opposite.represented.slider

Time: 13:29

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7

Aperture: f/22

Exposure Time: 1/250 second

Focal Length: 18mm

ISO: 1600

Subject: NY Waterfall

Picture Location: ///opposite.represented.slider

Time: 13:30

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7

Aperture: f/22

Exposure Time: 1/250 second

Focal Length: 18mm

ISO: 1600

Subject: NY Waterfall

Picture Location: ///unheard.butternut.shall

Time: 13:32

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7

Aperture: f/29

Exposure Time: 1/80 second

Focal Length: 50mm

ISO: 1600

Subject: Tree

Picture Location: ///unheard.butternut.shall

Time: 13:39

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7

Aperture: f/22

Exposure Time: 1/320 second

Focal Length: 18mm

ISO: 1600

Subject: NY Waterfall

Picture Location: ///putty.campaigning.wired

Time: 14:01

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7

Aperture: f/29

Exposure Time: 1/500 second

Focal Length: 40mm

ISO: 6400

Subject: NY Waterfall

Picture Location: ///putty.campaigning.wired

Time: 14:02

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7

Aperture: f/25

Exposure Time: 1/1000 second

Focal Length: 25mm

ISO: 6400

Subject: NY Waterfall