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Red Sky in Morning, Sailors Take Warning 2026
Le Roy, NY    ~    2026-09-02
Two hours after this purple sunrise we got 2 inches of rain in 45 minutes.
Nikon D850, Nikkor 50, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @60mm, f/8, 1/25s, ISO-400, Manual Mode


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Cement Ship and Sunset at Olcott
Olcott, NY    ~    2026-08-15
A wonderful evening in Olcott, NY
Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-64, Manual Mode


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Sun Touching Lake Ontario
Olcott, NY    ~    2026-08-15
An incredible evening at Olcott looking over Lake Ontario.
Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8, 1/100s, ISO-64, Manual Mode


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Sinking Sun
Olcott, NY    ~    2026-08-15
A great evening at Olcott.
Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8, 1/125s, ISO-64, Manual Mode


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Last Light 2026
Olcott, NY    ~    2026-08-15
Ring the bell as the sun appears to slip below the horizon. (The sun doesn't move the Earth rotates.)
Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8, 1/125s, ISO-64, Manual Mode


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Storm Approaching
Le Roy, NY    ~    2025-11-03
While this is pointing southwest & most of the lightening storm was to the north, these were fast moving storm clouds
Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/11.1/125s, ISO-400, Manual


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Geese Coming in for the Night
Le roy, NY    ~    2025-10-06
A beautiful sunset and the Canada Geese coming in to feed on the field overnight.
Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/9, 1/250s, ISO-400, Manual Mode


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From the Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge Park
Kinzua Bridge, PA    ~    2025-10-04
Catching the sunlight on the ridge at sunset.
Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO-400, Manual Mode


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Stepping Back & Seeing a Bigger Picture
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2025-09-14
It has been a long time since going to Presque Isle and worth the trip.
Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/16, 1/400, ISO-64, Manual Mode


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Sinking Sun With Geese Flyby
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2025-09-14
Pure luck to capture the Canada Geese flying by and not have people walk in front of me as I was shooting across a pathway.
Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/20, 1/20, ISO-64, Manual Mode


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Flowers & Sunset
Olcott, NY    ~    2025-08-31
Along the shops in Olcott looking out over Lake Ontario.
Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/20, 1/200, ISO-400, Manual Mode


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Olcott Sinking Sun
Olcott, NY    ~    2025-08-31
Enjoying a wonderful evening at Olcott.
Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @500mm, f/22,1/800s, ISO-64, Manual Mode


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Lake Erie Sunset From Parking Lot
Lake Erie Beach Park    ~    2025-08-24
Lake Erie Beach Park is a nice little park where you can park & see a nice sunset.
Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/8, 1/125s, ISO-64, Manual Mode,


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Heavy Waves on Lake Erie Sunset
Lake Erie Beach Park    ~    2025-08-24
There was a marine warning due to the high winds and storms in the area.
Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/8, 1/125s, ISO-64, Manual Mode,


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Fireball Reflection in Pavilion
Pavilion, NY    ~    2025-06-05
At the same location I photographed the aurora, this fireball of a sunset appeared.
Nikon D850, Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G, @50mm, f/8, 1/100s, ISO-1600


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A Cloudy Sunset Over Lake Ontario
Olcott, NY    ~    2024-08-10
While there was a heavy layer of clouds over us & Lake Ontario, there was clear sky over 100 miles away reflecting on the clouds.
Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/50s, ISO-64, Manual Mode, Spot Metering


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Summer Sunset at Olcott Beach
Olcott, NY    ~    2024-08-04
Clouds over Ontario CA prevented us from seeing the sun set across the lake but still made for a nice photo.
Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8,1/320s, ISO-64, Spot Metering


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Toronto Blended Focus
Olcott, NY    ~    2024-06-15
Working with multiple focus & exposures. Toronto, CA is about 45 miles across the lake.
Nikon D850, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @202mm, f/8, 1/30s, ISO-200, Manual Mode, 3 photos


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Lone Goose on Patrol
Pavilion, NY    ~    2024-05-01
While taking photos at the Perry Rd Swamp, this goose wanted to make sure I stayed where I was at.
Nikon D850, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @75mm, f/8, 1/50s, ISO-64, Manual Mode


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April Sunset at Perry Rd Swamp
Pavilion, NY    ~    2024-04-10
A quiet evening with the geese at the Perry Rd Swamp.
Nikon D850, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/5, 1/640s, ISO-64, Manual Mode


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Golf Course Sunset
The Villages, FL    ~    2023-08-18
While visiting family in FL, I managed to capture one night with a colorful sunset at the golf course.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @33mm, f/8, mean=1/4s, (1/40s - 10s) ISO-100, Manual Mode , 13 photos


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Sunset at the Water Hazard
The Villages, FL    ~    2023-08-18
A colorful sunset my parent's home in FL.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @33mm, f/8, mean=1s (1/40 - 10s), ISO-100, Manual Mode 12 photos


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Golf Course Sunset
The Villages, FL    ~    2023-08-18
Outside my parent's house in FL.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @33mm, f/8, mean=1/5s, (1/200s - 10s) ISO-100, Manual Mode, 18 photos


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A Smokey Afterglow Sunset With Lady Liberty
Le Roy, NY    ~    2023-05-30
The fires in Western Canada produced a very smokey sunset.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @70mm, f/8, 1/10s - 1/640s, ISO-400, Manual Mode, 10 photos


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In honor of Earth Day 2023
Pavilion    ~    2023-04-22
May we all do what we can to clean up our environment.
Nikon D5300, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @21mm, f/8, 1/4000s to 1/60s, ISO-100, Manual Mode, 8 photos


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Tonight's Fly-Over at Perry Rd Swamp
Pavilion,NY    ~    2023-04-07
Hidden behind the guardrail so the geese would be less likely to see me, they flew right over me.
Nikon D5300, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @21mm, f/8, 1/2000s, ISO-100, Manual Mode,


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Le Roy Sunset With Canada Geese
Le Roy, NY    ~    2022-11-06
Sometimes I miss photos when taking lots of photos on a shoot. I had missed the geese originally.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @150mm, f/8, 1/250s (avg), ISO-100, Manual Mode, 9 photos


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As the Sits Behind the Clay Street Bridge
Le Roy, NY    ~    2022-11-05
A quiet evening along the Oatka Creek in Le Roy, NY. This HDR image was made from 24 photos.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @150mm, f/8, 1/250s (avg), ISO-100, Manual Mode, 24 photos


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November Sunset in Le Roy 2022
Le Roy, NY    ~    2022-11-05
A peaceful evening just sitting on the bank of the Oatka Creek.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @117mm, f/8, 1/50s (avg), ISO-100, Manual Mode, 13 photos


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Early Morning Flight
Le Roy, NY    ~    2022-10-21
The Canada Geese were up as the sun was rising.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @330mm, f/8, 1/2500s, ISO-100,-2.0 offset, Auto Aperture Mode


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Autumn Sunrise in Le Roy, NY
Le Roy, NY    ~    2022-10-18
Taken with my cellphone on my way to work.
Pixel 4a, 27mm, f/1.7, 1/1020s, ISO-56


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Storms Over Hemlock & Canandaigua, NY
Le Roy, NY    ~    2022-09-03
The sun setting hitting the lower of 2 columns of clouds. The 2nd, much taller is mid-frame more than 50 miles away.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-400, Manual Mode


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Olcott Afterglow
Olcott, NY    ~    2022-08-27
After the sun set, the afterglow with different layers of the atmosphere.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @66mm, f/8, 1/160s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Coming Into Port at Olcott
Olcott, NY    ~    2022-08-27
A large sailboat coming into Olcott as the sun was setting.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @277mm, f/14, 1/160s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Reflections on Lake Ontario
Olcott, NY    ~    2022-08-27
As the sun started to slip behind the horizon on Lake Ontario a brief reflection was seen.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @277mm, f/14, 1/100s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Perry Rd Swamp Sunset August 2022
Pavilion, NY    ~    2022-08-14
A quiet evening a the Perry Rd Swamp.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/8, 1/40s, ISO-100, Manual Mode, HDR


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Canada Geese Fly-over at Perry Rd
Pavilion, NY    ~    2022-04-20
A beautiful calm evening at the Perry Rd Swamp with lots of geese.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @27mm, f/10, 1/150s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Between Two Barns
Batavia, NY    ~    2022-03-29
The barns of Extreme Streetwear in Batavia, NY.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/10, 1/4000s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Silhouette of Barns
Batavia, NY    ~    2022-03-29
It was nice to be photo bombed by the geese.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/10, 1/2000s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Fall Sunset on the Oatka 2021
Le Roy, NY    ~    2021-10-28
While the color in the leaves are late to change, the sky & geese are on time.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @78mm, f/8, 1/90s, ISO-400, Matrix Metering


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Colorful Reflections Along the Oakta
Le Roy, NY    ~    2021-08-21
Long exposures tend to smooth out the water.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @33mm, f/8, 13s, ISO-100, ND10 filter, Manual Mode


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Toronto Sunset From Olcott, NY
Olcott, NY    ~    2021-06-17
Part of a seies of photos taken as the sun set over Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 39 miles away.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8. 1/2500s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Toronto Sky On Fire
Olcott, NY    ~    2021-06-17
There are only about 4 days a year that the sun sets with Toronto in the foreground, seen from Olcott, NY about 39 miles away.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/800s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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A "Little" Lake Frieghter on Lake Ontario
Olcott, NY    ~    2021-06-17
Likely a concret frieghter heading to Rocheter.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Sunrise Solar Eclipse #1
Le Roy, NY    ~    2021-06-10
Several minutes after the official sunrise due to angle from me to hte trees.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @405mm, f/29, 1/1250, ISO-100, Manual Metering


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Sunrise Solar Eclipse #2
Le Roy, NY    ~    2021-06-10
Moved 50 ft south of original shooting location to capture the First Methodist Chuch of LeRoy.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/18, 1/400s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Waiting For the Solar Eclipse
Le Roy, NY    ~    2021-06-10
Setting up prior to the sunrise solar eclipse 2021
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @129mm, f/8 1/125s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Sunrise Solar Eclipse With the Wolcott Street Campus
Le Roy, NY    ~    2021-06-10
An HDR image of the eclipse & the Wolcott Street School Campus.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @150mm, f/29 1/4000s - 1/8s, Mean 1/160s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Sunrise Solar Eclipse Cresting the Horizon
Le Roy, NY    ~    2021-06-10
While the it looks the sun has just come up, it had been up for at least 15 minutes.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @405mm, f/29, 1/4000s, ISO-100


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First Day of Spring at D & R Depot
Le Roy, NY    ~    2021-03-21
A perfect way to welcome Spring at D & R Depot Restaurant.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @87mm, f/8, 1/100s (mean), ISO-100, Manual Mode, 5 photos


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Flyby at Sunset
Perry Road Swamp, Pavilion, NY    ~    2021-03-09
While taking photos of the sunset, I had some Canada geese from the pond behind me, fly over me.
Nikon D5300, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @21mm, f/8, 1/80s (mean), ISO-100, Manual Mode, 23-photos


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Early March Sunset at Perry Rd Swamp 2021
Perry Rd Swamp, Pavilion, NY    ~    2021-03-09
Canada geese looking for open water, had to wait a few days.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/16, 1/90s (mean), ISO-100, Manual Metering Manual Mode 13-photos


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Early March Sunset Over the Oatka
Le Roy, NY    ~    2021-03-04
A cold but beautiful evening on the Oatka Creek.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @52mm, f/8, 1/320s (mean), ISO-100, Spot Metering, 4-photos at different shutter speeds.


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Morning Panoramic of Le Roy, Sept 2020
Le Roy, NY    ~    2020-09-22
A 9-photo panoramic of the old school & library along the Oatka Creek.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 4s, ISO-100 Manual Metering, 9-photos


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Fading Sun - July 2020
Bennington, NY    ~    2020-09-13
Taken back in July 2020 as the sun sets over the Niagara-on-the-Lake area some 48 miles away.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/100s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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The Sun Touching the Earth
Bennington, NY    ~    2020-09-12
Taken back in July this is some 48 miles from Niagara on the Lake.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/100s, Spot Metering, Manual Override


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September Sunrise 2020
Le Roy, NY    ~    2020-09-03
1 of 500 photos taken that made up a timelapse video that covered 42 minutes.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/25s, Matrix Metering, Aperture priority


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Lady Liberty with Firey Sky
Le Roy, NY    ~    2020-08-13
13 photos to create this High Dynamic Range image.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @150mm, f/8, 1/50s (mean), ISO-100, Manual Mode, 13 photos


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First Presbyterian Church of Le Roy Sunset 2020
Le Roy, NY    ~    2020-08-13
25 photos to create a very complex image.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @93mm, f/8, 1/250s (mean), ISO-100, Manual Mode, 25 photos processed with Photomatrix Pro.


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Sunset with Niagara Falls
Bennington, NY    ~    2020-07-31
I have been trying for years to capture the sun setting behind Niagara Falls. There are only 2 days of the year this happens from here.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/80s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Visiting Niagara Falls From 38 Miles Away
Bennington, NY    ~    2020-07-24
While it seems further away, Niagara Falls is only 38 miles away & 300 ft lower in elevation.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, (cropped) f/8, 1/800s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Contrasting Worlds
Bennington, NY    ~    2020-07-24
Niagara Falls in the distance with the sun behind the clouds.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @105mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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The Last Seconds of Sun Over Niagara-On-the-Lake
Bennington, NY    ~    2020-07-24
To the left of the sun is Niagara-On-the-Lake. To the very right is Toronto.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/100s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Sunset Over the Niagara Peninsula 2020
Bennington, NY    ~    2020-07-24
Splitting the sun with a cloud I am some 48 miles from Niagara-On-The-Lake & 300+ ft above it.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm (cropped) f/8, 1/160s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Early Morning Glow in Le Roy 2020
Le Roy, NY    ~    2020-07-09
I was actually trying to photograph the comet but the clouds blocked it.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @105mm, f/8. 1/25s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Sunrise Over United Methodist Church
Le Roy, NY    ~    2020-07-09
The start of a very hot day in Le Roy, NY where the temperature got to 100F.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @75mm, f/8, 1/100s (mean), ISO-100 HDR Image of 24 photos


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Sunset in Dunkirk, NY
Point Gratiot Park, Dunkirk, NY    ~    2020-06-27
After a trip to see a cemetery where some relatives are buried we stop at Dunkrik to see the sunset.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @165mm, f/13, 1/125s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Where the Pot of Gold Is
Le Roy, NY    ~    2020-06-23
An intense rainbow in the backyard.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/10, 1/200s, ISO-640, Spot Metering


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Standing with Pride
Le Roy, NY    ~    2020-06-23
I stand with my friends and family who are not straight in celebrating PRIDE Month. Love is Love. If you don't understand, maybe you need some love in your life.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @75mm, F/10, 1/200s, ISO-250 Spot Metering


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Fire in the Sky Over Le Roy, NY
Le Roy, NY    ~    2020-06-06
The sky was on fire over Le Roy, NY.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/10, 1/5s (mean), ISO-100, Matrix Metering, 3-photos fused using Photomatrix Pro


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Le Roy Gazebo Spring 2020
Le Roy, NY    ~    2020-05-05
This is 21 photos fused to create a High Dynamic Range (HDR) image of the flowering trees next to the gazebo.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @31mm, f/8, 1/4000s to 1/30s, ISO-100, Fused with Photomatix Pro 6.2


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Changing Sky Over Perry Road Marsh
Pavilion, NY    ~    2020-04-28
Getting out for the first time since March 1st. The sky is changing. Hopefully that is a good sign.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/125s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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A Colorful End of a Beautiful Day at Perry Rd Marsh
Pavilion, NY    ~    2020-04-28
Sometimes there is more color in the sky after the sun sets.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @52mm, f/8, 1/125s, ISO-100 Manual Mode


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Geese Coming in to Land
Pavilion, NY    ~    2020-04-24
Taken back on Earth Day 2017, this was set aside as I had taken 403 photos that day.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @66m, f/8, 1/60s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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From Earth Day 2017
Pavilion, NY    ~    2020-04-23
As getting out to take photos is difficult, this is a new photo from Earth Day 2017 that had not be posted before.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/60s, ISO-100, Fill-in Flash, Spot Metering


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Perry Rd Sunset from 2017
Perry Rd Swamp, Pavilion, NY    ~    2020-03-25
As getting out to take photos is difficult, I thought I would rework an older photo from 2017.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @66mm, f/16, 1/30s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Red Sky at Night, Lady Liberty's Delight
Le Roy, NY    ~    2019-10-21
A 17 photo fused image of a wonderful sunset.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @33mm, f/8, 1/30s (mean), ISO-100, Manual Mode, HDR, 17-photos


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Fall Sunset on the Oatka Creek Behind the Cemetery 2019
Le Roy, NY    ~    2019-10-18
The Oatka Creek as it goes along the backside of Machpelah Cemetery
Nikon D5300, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @21mm, f/8, 1/15s (mean), ISO-100, HDR 20-photos


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Sunset Reflections on the Oatka 2019
Le Roy, NY    ~    2019-10-18
The evening before the big color change in Le Roy, NY. (A hard frost that night brought lots of color.)
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/8, 1/10s (mean), ISO-200, Manual Mode, 18-photos


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A Glow of Color Over the Perry Rd Swamp
Pavilion, NY    ~    2019-09-26
One of many photos taken on a fantastic night.
Nikon D5300, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @21mm, f/5.6, 1/60s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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HDR Image of the Perry Rd Swamp 2019
Pavilion, NY    ~    2019-09-26
19 photos fused to create an HDR image that is close to what it actually looked like.
Nikon D5300, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @21mm, f/5.6, 1/250s - 2s, ISO-100, Manual Mode, 19-photos


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A Single Photo of the Perry Rd Swamp 2019
Pavilion, NY    ~    2019-09-26
A single image extended as much as it can possibly be pulled to reflect the incredible sky of the evening.
Nikon D5300, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @21mm, f/5.6, 1/125s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Last Day of Summer 2019
Le Roy, NY    ~    2019-09-21
As the sun rose on the last day of summer the Canada geese took flight.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/6.3, 1/1000s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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A Missing Partner on the Last Day of Summer 2019
Le Roy, NY    ~    2019-09-21
Seconds before this photo, there had been 6 Canada geese.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/6.3, 1/1000s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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A Fantastic Sunset Over a Field of Sunflowers
Linwood, NY    ~    2019-08-10
Just a great view of the sun and sunflowers.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @52mm, f/11, 1/125s (mean), ISO-100, 14-photos (HDR) Photomatix Pro 6.1


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Stormy Clouds Over D & R Depot Restaurant
Le Roy, NY    ~    2019-07-13
Just to the north of this location it was raining & to the south it was clear.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @33mm, f/8, 1/15s, (Mean) ISO-100, Manual Mode


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A Spring Night at the Gazebo 2019
Le Roy, NY    ~    2019-05-19
15 photos layered in Photomatix Pro 6.1.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/8, 1/90s (Mean) ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Reflections of the Past & Present at Farmer's Creekside
Le Roy, NY    ~    2019-04-22
A beautiful night on the Oatka Creek reflecting on the history of the building now known as Farmer's Creekside Tavern & Inn.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/8, 1/100s (Mean), ISO-100, Spot Metering, 20-photos


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Mirrored Image of The Creekside
Le Roy, NY    ~    2019-04-22
23-photos capturing the high contract in lighting.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/8, 1/13s (mean), ISO-100, Manual Mode, Photomatix Pro 6.1.1


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Spring Contrails Over the Oatka 2019
Le Roy, NY    ~    2019-04-17
A single photo of the Oatka Creek while in the water.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/320s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Manual Mode


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Capturing the Spring Color Along the Oatka
Le Roy, NY    ~    2019-04-17
A 15-photo image to capture the dynamic range.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @52.5mm, f/8, 1/800s (Mean), ISO-100, Manual Mode, Combined with Photomatix Pro 6.1


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Perry Rd Marsh Sunset April 13th 2019
Pavilion, NY    ~    2019-04-13
A deafening evening with the frogs at the Perry Rd marsh.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/8, 1/320s, ISO-100, Manual Metering


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Perry Rd Marsh on a Brisk Spring Evening
Pavilion, NY    ~    2019-04-01
With the temperature only 33F & a good breeze out of the west, this was a brisk photoshoot.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/4000s to 1/60s (1/500s mean), ISO-100, 13 photos


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Perry Rd Marsh on April 1st
Pavilion, NY    ~    2019-04-01
A cold clear evening at Perry Rd Marsh.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/800s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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Sunset Between Two Barns 2019
Batavia, NY    ~    2019-03-27
Tryingto catch the sun between the barns at Extreme Sportswear.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/800s to 1/8s, ISO-100, 13-Photos


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Throw Back to Sept. "Once on This Island" #1
Canalside, Buffalo, NY    ~    2019-02-17
Taken at Canalside, this is being used to promote a musical involving a tropical island.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/500s, ISO-100, Manual Mode


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J.T. Wells & Sons Barn in Batavia as the Sun Sets
Batavia, NY    ~    2018-12-30
A 19-photo HDR image as the sun went down next to the largest known Wells Barn that was made. (190 ft)
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @93mm, f/8, 1/90s (Mean), ISO-100, Spot Metering (Fused with Photomatix Pro)


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J.T. Wells & Sons Barn in Batavia After the Sun Went Down
Batavia, NY    ~    2018-12-30
A 3-photo HDR image of the historic Wells Barn in Batavia, NY
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @93mm, f/8, 1/90s (Mean), ISO-100, Spot Metering, Fused with Photomatix Pro


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Oatka Burning Bush 2018
Le Roy, NY    ~    2018-10-25
31 photo HDR image of burning bush at the Le Roy gazebo and sunset.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/8, 1/4000s to 1/8s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, Fused with Photomatix Pro


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A Fall Evening in the Le Roy Gazebo
Le Roy, NY    ~    2018-10-25
A single photo using a remote flash to expose the foreground.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @39mm, f/8, 1/50s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, Remote Flash


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Oatka Creek in the Fall 2018
Machpelah Cemetery, Le roy, NY    ~    2018-10-15
Behind Machpelah Cemetery alone the creek.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/8, 1/30s (Avg), ISO-100, Matrix Metering (11 photos fused)


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Reflections in the Oatka Creek Behind Machpelah Cemetery
Machpelah Cemetery, Le roy, NY    ~    2018-10-15
The stillness of the water & peace behind the Machpelah Cemetery
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/45s (Avg), ISO-100, Matrix Metering, (12 photos fused with Photomatrix Pro)


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Diamonds in the Oatka Creek
Machpelah Cemetery, Le Roy, NY    ~    2018-10-15
Reflections of the sun in the Oatka Creek
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/180s (Avg), ISO-100, Matrix Metering, (15 photos fused)


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Fall Sunset Behind Machpelah Cemetery
Machpelah Cemetery, Le Roy, NY    ~    2018-10-15
There are only a few days of the year that the sun can be seen setting at this part of the Oatka Creek.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/8s (Avg), ISO-100, Matrix Metering, (11 photos fused)


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Evening Fall Glow on the Oatka
Machpelah Cemetery, Le Roy, NY    ~    2018-10-15
A hidden gem behind the Machpelah Cemetery.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @27mm, f/8, 1/125s (Avg), ISO-100, Matrix Metering, (18-photos)


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Harriet Hollister Spencer Overlook #2
Harriet Hollister Spencer Park, Springwater, NY    ~    2018-10-09
An incredible overlook of Honeoye Lake, almost 1,000 ft above the lake.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/4s (Avg), IOS-100 12 photos fused


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A Guiding Light - 1833 Buffalo Lighthouse
Erie Basin Marina, Buffalo, NY    ~    2018-10-06
There is a very short window where this photo is possible in the Spring and Fall.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @247mm, f/10, 1/4000s, ISO-100


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Blinded by the Light
Erie Basin Marina, Buffalo, NY    ~    2018-10-06
While I had hoped to capture the sun in the lens area of the 1833 Buffalo Lighthouse, it was simply too bright. This is it offset.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @262mm f/8, 1/3200s, ISO-100


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Erie Basin Marina, Buffalo, NY    ~    2018-10-06
Sun Slipping Behind Clouds at the Buffalo Lighthouse
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @262mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO-100


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A Deep Blue Sunset in Le Roy
Oatka Creek, Le Roy, NY    ~    2018-10-04
Clear crisp sky generally doesn't offer lots of color but this was a nice surprise.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/30s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Perry Rd Swamp Sunset Sept 2018
Pavilon, NY    ~    2018-09-28
One of the few areas where there wasn't tall cattails blocking the view.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @28mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, -2 Stop Flash


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Perry Rd Swamp Sunset Sept 2018 #2
Perry Road Swamp, Pavilion, NY    ~    2018-09-28
A few minutes later makes a huge difference in color.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @52mm, f/8, 1/350s, ISO-100, Remote flash


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Puffy Clouds at Sunset Over the Buffalo Skyway
Buffalo Canalside    ~    2018-09-15
A view down one of the shipping canals with the sun setting on the clouds.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @75mm, f/8, 1/320s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Sunset Mid-September Buffalo #1
Canalside Buffalo    ~    2018-09-15
A fantastic evening in Buffalo along the waterfront.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @


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"Moondance" & Sunset
Canalside Buffalo    ~    2018-09-15
A popular tour is on a ship called "Moondance"
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @


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Sunset at the Buffalo Harbor with the Lighthouse & Venus
Erie Basin Marina, Buffalo, NY    ~    2018-09-15
Venus is setting just to the right of the 1833 Buffalo Lighthouse.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @27mm, f/8, 3s, ISO-400, Matrix Metering, Handheld


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Sunset Along Erie Basin Marina
Buffalo Naval Park, Buffalo, NY    ~    2018-09-15
Taken from the end of Buffalo & Erie County Navel & Servicemen's Park
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/160s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Sunset on a Labor Day Weekend in Buffalo
Canalside / Buffalo Naval Park, Buffalo, NY    ~    2018-09-02
The Buffalo Harbor sure has developed in the last 30 years.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @262mm, f/8, 1/500s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Sunset on the Buffalo Harbor with the USS Little Rock
Buffalo Naval Park, Buffalo, NY    ~    2018-09-02
The USS Little Rock is a Cleveland-class light cruiser that was converted to carry guided missiles. Built after WW II.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @187mm, f/8, 1/500s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Setting Sun and the Great Sailing Ships Returning to Port
Canalside / Buffalo Naval Park, Buffalo, NY    ~    2018-09-02
A fantastic evening at Buffalo's Canalside, an area that has really developed over the last few years.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/400s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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The Spirit of Buffalo Coming Into Port
Canalside / Buffalo Naval Park, Buffalo, NY    ~    2018-09-02
The Spirit of Buffalo is a charter sailing ship that gives tours around the Buffalo waterfront.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @300mm, f/8, 1/80s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Morning Panoramic of the Oatka Creek in Early August
Le Roy, NY    ~    2018-08-04
66 photos stitched together. (22 across, 3 deep)
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @30mm, f/8, 1/60s, ISO-100. (22 wide, 3 deep)


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Perry Rd Swamp Afire 2018
Perry Rd, Pavilion, NY    ~    2018-05-17
On the way home after the sun had set.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @66mm, f/9, 1/15s, ISO-200, Spot Metering


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D & R Depot Restaurant 2018
D&R Depot Restaurant, Le Roy, NY    ~    2018-04-23
One of our favorite places to enjoy a great meal.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @57mm, f/8, 1/640s & 1/25s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR done manually using layers


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D & R Depot Restaurant 2018 (Dessert)
D&R Depot Restaurant, Le Roy, NY    ~    2018-04-23
I called this photo Dessert as it taken after the previous photo and a little lighter than the other.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @66mm, f/8, 1/400s & 1/40s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Manually layered


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D & R Depot Restaurant 2018 #3
D&R Depot Restaurant, Le Roy, NY    ~    2018-04-23
Originally a portrait photo for a promo for D & R Depot Restaurant
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @39mm f/8, 1/80s, ISO-100, Spot Metering (cropped)


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Earth Day 2018 - a Touch of Blue
Perry Rd, Pavilion, NY    ~    2018-04-22
The swampy area along Perry Rd by Black Street Rd in Pavilion, NY is a great place for all sorts of wildlife & sunsets.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/400s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Earth Day 2018 #1
Perry Rd, Pavilion, NY    ~    2018-04-22
While the sun has set, Earth Day should be every day.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/7.1, 1/160s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Earth Day 2018 #2
Perry Rd, Pavilion, NY    ~    2018-04-22
Earth Day as the sun sets on a beautiful pond in Pavilion, NY
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @52mm, f/16, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Winter Hanging On With Spring Approaching
Webster Park, Webster, NY    ~    2018-03-18
Taken out on the Webster Pier, icicles formed on the safety wire where I was trying to catch a drip as the sun set.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @105mm, f/36, 1/25s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Icebergs on Lake Ontario
Webster Park, Webster, NY    ~    2018-03-18
A complex photo that reminded me of icebergs.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @78mm, f/16, 1/180s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Light Through an Arch
Webster Park, Webster, NY    ~    2018-03-18
High wind on Lake Ontario with freezing temperatures created huge ice sculptures along the shore.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/16, 1/260s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Ice Skyscrapers
Webster Park, Webster, NY    ~    2018-03-18
Purely art. When taking the photo, I had this image in my head of a city of ice. (Inverted and cropped)
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @78mm, f/16, 1/180s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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March Panoramic of the Oatka Creek in Le Roy NY
Le Roy, NY    ~    2018-03-03
An 11 image panoramic in early March
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @38mm, f/7.1, 1/200s, ISO-100, 11-photos


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Late January Sunset Over Clay Street Bridge
Le Roy, NY    ~    2018-01-29
Having been asked to take a photo with a little bit of color in it, I was lucky to capture this sunset.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @66mm, f/32, 1/30s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Last Sunday in January
Le Roy, NY    ~    2018-01-28
The last Sunday in January 2018 was a beautiful day weatherwise in WNY.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @247mm, f/32, 1/8s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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The Sun Setting Behind the Longest Known Wells Barn to Still Be Standing
Stafford, NY    ~    2017-12-27
This Wells Barn is 190 ft long and recently had a new roof put on. It is located along I-90 in Stafford, NY
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @117mm, f/38, 1/125s, ISO-400, Spot Metering, Extensive editing using The GIMP 2.9.9


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Frosty Morning
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-11-08
A quick shot taken with my mobile phone on my way to work.
HTC One 9m, Raw Mode, 1/1250s


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Backlit Leaves Along the Oatka Creek
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-11-04
This is 2 photos with a flash on each side of the tree.
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Sunset Over Clay Street Bridge November 2017
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-11-04
I finally managed to catch the sun setting over the middle of the Clay Street Bridge.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @93mm, f/13, 1/4,000s to 2s, ISO-100, Spot Metering HDR 18- photos


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Catching the Fall Colors Along the Oatka Creek
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-11-04
Trying to catch the color in the flowers and leaves as the sun set. The wind caused lots of motion.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/22, 1/1000s to 2s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR 16 photos


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Sunset From Within the Le Roy Gazebo
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-11-04
This gazebo is a great place to catch the sunset or just hang out.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/22,, 1,4000s, to 1.5s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR 19 photos


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An Intense Sun Over the Clay Street Bridge
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-11-04
Trying to capture it all. It is challenging to get any detail in the bridge or burning bush with the sun.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1,4000s to 2s, ISO-100, HDR 11 photos


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Late October Sunrise Over Woodward Memorial Library & WSS
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-10-28
A High Dynamic Range (HDR) image of 27 photos.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @33mm, f/8, 1/1000s to 2s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Panoramic of Sunrise Over The Woodward Memorial Library & Wolcott Street School
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-10-28
A HDR panoramic. 7 sets of 3 images.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC FOV: 97x31, f/8, 1/10s to 1/45s, ISO-800


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Burning Bush From Within the Le Roy Gazebo 2017
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-10-27
Without the frosty nights the leaves on the burning bush are protected by the gazebo.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/8, 1/250s, ISO-800, Matrix Metering, Remote Flash


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Two People & a Fish on a Late Fall Evening
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-10-27
These two people are just enjoying the evening doing what they like to do.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @109mm, f/9.5, 1/8s, ISO-800, Spot Metering, Handheld


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Fishing and Enjoying the Evening 2017
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-10-27
Just two people enjoying the last of the warm weather doing what they love to do.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @78mm, f/10, 1/30s, ISO-800, Matrix Metering


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Burning Bush Along Side of Gazebo 2017
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-10-27
By special request. This is a HDR image made from 22 photos
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @57mm, f/11, 1/4000s to 1.6s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Mirrored Contrails on the Oatka Creek
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-10-20
A wonderful evening on the Oatka Creek with lots of contrails to create nice reflections.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @33mm, (35mm equivalent) f/8, 1/4000 to 1/4s, ISO100, Spot Metering, HDR (16-photos)


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Gone Fishing on the Oatka Creek
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-10-20
A great evening for fishing.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @78mm, f/22, 1/750s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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A Peaceful Evening in the Gazebo on the Oatka Creek
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-10-20
What a wonderful evening it was to sit and relax in the gazebo & enjoy the sunset.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm (35mm equivalent), f/16, 1/4000s to 1/2s, ISO-100, HDR (16-photos)


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Sunset Over the Clay Street Bridge 2017
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-10-20
Catching the sun as it passes behind the trees on the other side of the Clay St. Bridge.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @58mm, f/22, 1/4000s, to 2s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (20-photos)


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Catching the Sun Before it Disappears Behind the Trees
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-10-20
Shooting at high speeds allows for the orange and red in the sky to come out.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @102mm, f/22, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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October Sunset Over an Old Le Roy Barn
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-10-17
These old barns are becoming a rare site. Hopefully this barn will have many more sunsets.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/38, 1/4000 to 1/4s, ISO100, Spot Metering, HDR (17-photos)


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Harvest Sunrise 2017
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-10-03
Early October sunrise.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @66mm, 1/125s, f/22 ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Sunset at Perry Rd, First Day of Fall
Perry Rd Swamp, Pavilion, NY    ~    2017-09-23
My wife suggested that I include the flowers & cattails. This is 18 photos to make an HDR image
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, 1/100s to 8s, f/22, ISO-100, Spot Metering (18 photos using PhotoMetics Pro 6.0)


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A 9 Image Panoramic of the Perry Rd Swamp at Sunset
Perry Rd Swamp, Pavilion, NY    ~    2017-09-23
This is 9 photos taken with the camera in portrait mode. This can be printed as large as 8 ft wide
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @27mm, 1/50s, f/11, ISO-100, Spot Metering, 9-photos stitched with Hugin Panorama Creator for Linux.


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Presque Isle Sunset at Beach 7, 2017
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2017-09-04
There is a reason why Presque Isle is named one of the best locations in America for sunsets.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Presque Isle Wave Starting #1
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2017-09-04
Laying on my belly on the beach trying not to get soaked with these large waves.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @405mm, f/8, 1/400s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Presque Isle Wave Growing #2
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2017-09-04
Trying to catch the waves.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @405mm, f/8, 1/320s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Presque Isle Wave #3
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2017-09-04
These 3 wave photos at Presque Isle were taken in less than 1 sec of each other.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @405mm, f/8, 1/500s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Presque Isle Sand Castle 2017
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2017-09-04
Some kids had made this sand castle and the increasing size of the waves were starting to wipe out all their hard work.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @39mm, f/13, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Presque Isle Driftwood Sunset
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2017-09-04
Along the edge of the beach was this driftwood that was calling my name. The kids that built the sand castle enjoyed watching me take this photo.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @57mm, f/14, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Flash mounted to camera


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Sunset at Canalside Buffalo in August 2017
Buffalo, NY    ~    2017-08-20
Buffalo has come a long ways in developing their waterfront area.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @150mm, f/11, 1/60s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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The Spirit of Buffalo Coming Into Port
Canalside Buffalo, Buffalo, NY    ~    2017-08-20
An incredible night at Canalside Buffalo with tons of activity.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @262mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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The Buffalo Harbor is Alive
Canalside Buffalo, Buffalo, NY    ~    2017-08-20
On a nice summer Sunday evening, the Canalside / Naval Museum the Buffalo Harbor is alive with activity.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @315mm, f/16, 1/30s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Sunset Over Farmer's Creekside Tavern & Inn Just Before Reopening
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-07-09
A private party at the Creekside just before their reopening on 7/11/17.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @


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A Little Red White & Blue with Lady Liberty
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-07-04
Celebrating the 4th of July in Le Roy, NY
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @39mm, f/4.5, 1/25s, ISO-200, Remote Flash


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Incredible Storm Clouds Over Caledonia
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-06-25
15 minutes prior to this photo the storm was over Le Roy then it was calm.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm (35mm film equivalent), f/8, 1/10s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (11-photos processed in Photomatix 6.1)


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Railroad Rainbo
D & R Depot Restaurant, Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-06-24
While at D & R Depot Restaurant I saw this incredible double rainbow.
HTC One 9m (mobile phone)


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Heading Out Onto Hemlock Lake in the Evening
Hemlock Lake, Hemlock, NY    ~    2017-06-10
Getting out with my 1965 cedar canoe on Hemlock Lake.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/7.1, 1/250s, ISO-125, Spot Metering, On tripod in canoe.


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Heading In From Canoeing on Hemlock Lake
Hemlock Lake, Hemlock, NY    ~    2017-06-10
Heading back from a nice trip up the south inlet at Hemlock Lake.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/6.3, 1/60s, ISO-800, Matrix Metering. Camera on tripod in canoe.


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May 1st 2017 Sunset
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-05-01
An incredible sunset all over WNY. This is a large panoramic made from 33 photos & a view of almost 130 degrees.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @35mm, f/8, 1/30s, ISO-200, Matrix Metering, 11 stack of 3 bracketed photos


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May Day Sky On Fire
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-05-01
A single photo of the sky on fire on May 1st, 2017 in Le Roy, NY
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/8s, ISO-200, Matrix Metering


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Earth Day 2017 Perry Rd Sunset #1
Pavilion, NY    ~    2017-04-22
Perry Rd on Earth Day.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/25s, ISO-100, Spot Metering HDR (34-photos)


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Earth Day 2017 Perry Rd Sunset #2
Pavilion, NY    ~    2017-04-22
Earth Day Sunset at Perry Rd
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @44mm, f/16, 1/30s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Earth Day 2017 Perry Rd Sunset #3
Pavilion, NY    ~    2017-04-22
Earth Day at Perry Rd
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/22, 1/45s, ISO100, Spot Metering, HDR (24-photos)


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Earth Day 2017 Perry Rd Sunset #4
Pavilion, NY    ~    2017-04-22
Late in the evening at Perry Rd on Earth Day 2017.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24, f/8, 1/25s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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D & R Depot Sunset
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-04-09
D & R Depot Restaurant on a warm Spring evening.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @57mm, f/22, 1/4000s to 4s, ISO-100 (9 photos layered with GIMP 2.9.5)


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Farmer's Creekside Inn & Tavern Sunset #1
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-04-01
One of several photos I'm working on of the Creekside. 2 photos manually merged as one.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @66mm, f/22, 1/60s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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A 27 Photo Panoramic of the Oatka Creek
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-04-01
Created from a single row of 9 photos with each photo bracketed +/- 2 stops for 27 photos total
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @35mm, f/8, 1/60s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, 27-photos stitched with Hugin Panoramic Creator


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Farmer's Creekside Inn & Tavern Sunset #2
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-04-01
9 photos layered to create a HDR effect.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @39mm, f/27, 1/180s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Farmer's Creekside Inn & Tavern Sunset #3
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-04-01
4 photos manually merged as 1 to create a HDR effect.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @66mm, f/32, 1/60s, ISO-100, Spot Metering (4-images)


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Sunset on the Main Street Le Roy
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-03-27
Taken with a cellphone placed quickly on the street. Recorded in raw format to be able to bring out a little of the street & car.
HTC One M9 (mobile phone), 1/4000s, ISO-100


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First Day of Spring 2017
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-03-20
A 9-photo panoramic of the sunrise from my backyard.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @35mm, f/8, 1/30s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, 9-photos stitched with Hugin Panoramic Creator


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A Glowing Start to Spring 2017
Le Roy, NY    ~    2017-03-20
The first day of Spring had a great sunrise in parts of WNY. This is two photos blended to provide the foreground.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @227mm, f/22, 1/125s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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March Sunset Over Perry Rd Pond 2017
Pavilion, NY    ~    2017-03-17
A 5-photo panoramic of the sunset over the pond on Perry Rd in Pavilion, NY
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @47mm, f/6.7, 1/180s, ISO-100, Manual Metering (5 stitched photos)


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Ice at Pier of Charlotte Sunset #1
Pier at Charlotte, Lake Ontario, Rochester, NY    ~    2017-01-07
Parts of the Pier at Charlotte were covered in ice.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @39mm, f/27, 1/30s, ISO-100 Matrix Metering


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Ice at Pier of Charlotte Sunset #2
Pier at Charlotte, Lake Ontario, Rochester, NY    ~    2017-01-07
While I didn't see any snowy owls in Charlotte, I did find some ice.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @52mm, f/27, 1/20s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Winter Solstice Sunrise 2016
Charlotte Pier - Lake Ontario, Rochester, NY    ~    2016-12-21
Sunrise at Charlotte Pier after a cold windy night.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @57mm, f/32, 1/30s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Super Moon Sunset
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-11-14
While setting up to photograph the Super Moon rising the windows in the school turned red and I saw the sky was on fire.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @87mm, f/8, 1/3s, ISO-200, Spot Metering, Handheld


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A Fall Gazebo Sunset in Le Roy
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-11-04
A great evening to sit in the gazebo along the Oatka Creek and enjoy the sunset.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @52mm, f/27, 1/4s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, (HDR 11-photos)


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Burning Bush Sunset on the Oatka
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-11-01
My wife asked me to photograph a burning bush.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @66mm, f/16, 1/100s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (11-photos)


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Lady Liberty in Late Fall
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-11-01
Lady Liberty on the first of November 2016.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @78mm, f/11, 1/125s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering HDR (11-photos)


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The "After" Sunset in November
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-11-01
Just when I thought I was done taking photos for the evening the sky turned this red-purple color for only a few seconds.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @27mm, f/6.7, 1/15s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (21-photos, 30s longest exposure)


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Burning Bush Sunset on the Oatka #2
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-11-01
The 1st of Nov was an incredible evening for sunsets.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @57mm, 1/4000s, f/6.7, ISO-100, Matrrix Metering


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Happy Birthday to the Statue of Liberty in NY Harbor
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-10-28
130 years ago on October 28, 1886 the Stature of Liberty was dedicated and has been a symbol of freedom & liberty around the world.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/8, 1/160s, ISO-400, eyeball metering, remote flash


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Fishing Along the Oatka Creek, Fall 2016
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-10-19
A great evening for fishing along the Oatka Creek.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @33mm, f/19, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (19-photos)


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Fall Sunset Over Tom Wahl's in Avon
Tom Wahl's, Avon, NY    ~    2016-10-08
Just an incredible sunset just after a great meal at Tom Wahl's in Avon, NY
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @27mm, f/8, (1/125s to 2s) ISO-100, Matrix Metering HDR (10-Photos)


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September Soybean Sunrise
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-09-06
Laying in the wet grass the top of the soybean plants made the horizon.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @202mm, f/40, 1/80s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering


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Presque Isle Sunset 2016 #1
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2016-09-02
Presque Isle, near Erie PA, offers incredible sunsets on its 11 beaches.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @78mm, f/10, 1/2000s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Presque Isle After the Sun Sets
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2016-09-02
With air temperature in the mid 60's most people had left the beach at this point when the sun was down by 30 minutes.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/6.7, 1/3s, ISO-400, +1 step, Spot Metering, HDR (6-photos, handheld)


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Late August Sunset in Le Roy
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-08-30
This was "Plan B" for photos & I'm glad it worked out this way.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @150mm, f/9.5, 1/125s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (11-photos 1/4000s to 1/60s) Photomatix Pro


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Late August Sunrise in Le Roy
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-08-27
As I headed out for a photo shoot and some canoeing, I was greeted by the fantastic sunrise.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @202mm, f/7.1, 1/1600s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (3-photos handheld)


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Braddock Bay Sunset August 2016
Braddock Bay, NY    ~    2016-08-12
A peaceful evening at Braddock Bay.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/22, 1/45, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (27-photos)


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Summer Sunset at Braddock Bay 2016
Braddock Bay, NY    ~    2016-08-12
As I was packing up to leave, I turned to see this incredible view and rushed to setup the equipment again.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @93mm, f/5.6, 1/90s, ISO-1250, -3 Step, Matrix Metering, HDR (5-photos)


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Sunset Over Pavilion
Pavilion, NY    ~    2016-08-11
This could be an WNY field in mid August.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/8, 1/4000s to 1/8s, ISO-100, HDR (10-photos)


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A June Sunset in the Fields of Le Roy
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-06-21
This site can be seen all over WNY and is very common in Le Roy.
Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @39mm, f/27, 1/20s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (14-photos) process with Photomatix Pro


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Webster Park Sunset #1
Webster Park, Webster, NY    ~    2016-06-18
The pier at Webster Park on Lake Ontario.
Nikon D5300, Tamron VR (off) 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 @129mm, f/6.7, 1/125s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (11-photos fused)


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Webster Park Sunset #2
Webster Park, Webster, NY    ~    2016-06-18
Last night was the perfect night to enjoy a sunset on Lake Ontario.
Nikon D5300, Tamron VR (off) 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 @117mm, f/6.7, 1/125s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (11-photos fused)


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Post Sunset Color at Webster Park #1
Webster Park, Webster, NY    ~    2016-06-18
While there is great color as the sun passes below the horizon, there can be great color for more than 45 minutes after sunset.
Nikon D5300, Tamron VR (off) 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 @24mm, f/3.5, 1/60s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (22-photos fused)


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Post Sunset Color at Webster Park #2
Webster Park, Webster, NY    ~    2016-06-18
Long after the sun set there is still lots of color.
Nikon D5300, Tamron VR (off) 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 @87mm, f/6.7, 1/15s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (16-photos fused)


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Summer Sunset in WNY
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-06-13
This sunset could have been photographed in any WNY field.
Nikon D5300, Tamron VR (off) 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 @24mm, f/22, 1/8s, Spot Metering, HDR (15-Photos fused)


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Cloud Shadows
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-06-13
There must have been a cloud column that cast a shadow on the center clouds as there is pink on either side.
Nikon D5300, Tamron VR (off) 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 @24mm, f/8, 1/20s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (17-photos fused)


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North Rd J.T, Wells & Sons Barn
North Rd, Scottsville, NY    ~    2016-04-19
A historic barn built roughly 100 years by J.T Wells & Sons. These barns have a unique truss that look like an old church.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @82mm, f/13, 1/125s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (6-photos, 1/2000s, 1/500s, 1/250s, 1/125s, 1/8s) Photomatix.


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North Rd J.T. Wells & Sons Barn #2
North Rd, Scottsville, NY    ~    2016-04-19
The sun just catching the edge of this historic barn.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @82mm, f/22, 1/125s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (11-photos from 1/4000s to 1/4s) processed in Photomatix Pro 5.1 & Capture NX2


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North Rd Wells Barn with Sky on Fire
North Rd, Scottsville, NY    ~    2016-04-19
I enjoyed watching the sun set with this Wells Barn built in 1880 & thought of the people who had done the same thing. (roughly 49,600 sunset)
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @52mm & slightly cropped, f/8, 1/4s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, +2 stepping HDR (8-photos 1/125s, to 3s) processed in Photomatix Pro 5.1 & Capture NX2


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Feeling Warm at the North Rd Well Barn in Scottsville
North Rd, Scottsville, NY    ~    2016-04-19
WNY is losing so many barns like this as they are considered no longer functional. The future of this 135 year barn is uncertain.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @82mm, f/27, 1/125s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (11-photos)


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Crocker's Ace Hardware Sunset
Crocker's Ace Hardware, Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-04-13
A great asset to the community, Crocker's Ace Hardware is an incredible place to shop.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/8, 1/250s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (9-Photos)


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Sunset at St. Francis Cemetery, Le Roy
St. Francis Cemetery, Le Roy    ~    2016-04-09
Cemeteries are not only places to remember those who have passed before us but they are beautiful place to reflect and disconnect from the stresses of the world.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/9.5 (close to the sharpest spot on the lens & will give a small starburst) 1/45s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (21-photos, 1/1500s to 0.67s) Fused with Photomatix Pro 5.1


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Peaceful Evening at St. Francis Cemetery
St. Francis Cemetery, Le Roy    ~    2016-04-09
While it was crisp in temperature it was incredibly peaceful.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/16, 1/180s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (1/4000s to 1/15s)


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Peaceful Evening at St. Francis Cemetery 2
St. Francis Cemetery, Le Roy    ~    2016-04-09
It was interesting trying to catch the sun between the trees and headstones.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/16, 1/90s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, +0.5 step HDR (16-photos 1/4000s to 1/3s)


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Please Visit Again LeRoy
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-03-29
There are a few days of the year that one is blinded by the sun when leaving Le Roy.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @150mm, f/8, 1/45s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, -1 step HDR (6-photos)


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Sunset Over Perry Rd Easter 2016
Perry Rd Swamp, Pavilion, NY    ~    2016-03-27
What a beautiful Easter Day and what a great evening.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1/15s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (21-photos from 1/500s to 2s)


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Single Image of the Swamp Along Perry Rd
Perry Rd Swamp, Pavilion, NY    ~    2016-03-27
This is what a single photo looks like compared to a HDR image.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1/90s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, -2.5 step


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Morning Sun Between Cloud Layers
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-03-26
Catching the sunrise between cloud layers.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @300mm, f/22, 1/125s, ISO-100, -1 step, Matrix Metering, HDR (15-photos, 1/2000s to 1/8s)


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Setting Sun at Le Roy Airport
Le Roy Airport (5G0), Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-03-26
While you would not want to land into the sun, this made for a nice photo. Le Roy Airport (5G0) is a great airport!
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @300mm, f/32, 1/90s, ISO-100 -0.5 Step, Spot Metering, HDR (19-photos from 1/4000s to 1/8s) ?


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North Street Water Tower Sunset
Le Roy Airport (5G0), Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-03-26
A single photo of the sunset from the Le Roy Airport with the North Street water tower in Le Roy.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @300mm, f/32, 1/750s, ISO-100, Spot Metering -5 step


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Blinded by the Light at Le Roy Airport
Le Roy Airport (5G0), Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-03-26
If at all possible, one would not want to try to land going into the sun like this but it makes for a great photo.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @300mm, f/32, 1/125s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, -0.5 step, HDR (19-photos from 1/4000s to 1/8s) ?


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Sunset at Le Roy Airport (5G0) #2
Le Roy Airport (5G0), Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-03-26
After 2 years of planning, I got the photos I was looking for.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor 55-200 VR 4.0-5.6 at 300mm, f/22, 1/250s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Sunset at the Clubhouse - Hartwood Park
Hartwood Park, Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-03-20
Part of a series to capture memories of the clubhouse at Hartwood Park.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @48mm, f/8, 1/80s, ISO-100, Spot Metering (on clubhouse) HDR (15-photos, 1/4000s to 1/4s) ?


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Hartwood Clubhouse March 2016
Hartwood Park, Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-03-16
Part of the series of photos taken before major changes to Hartwood Park.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1s, ISO-100, -0.5 step, Spot Metering, HDR (14-photos)


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The Clubhouse at Hartwood Park at Sunset
Hartwood Park, Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-03-14
There are many memories associated with this ole clubhouse.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @82mm, f/8, 1/125s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (20-photos from 1/4000s to 1/6s)


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Sunrise Over the Athletic Building in Le Roy
Hartwood Park, Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-03-12
This is part of a project to document the Le Roy CSD facilities before the upgrade starts in May 2016.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @82mm, f/38, 1/8s, ISO-100, -0.5 step, Spot Metering, HDR (18-photos at 0.5 increments)


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Early Sunrise Over the Le Roy Club House
Hartwood Park, Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-03-12
A frosty morning at what will be the old club house.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @54mm, f/8, 1/30s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, +1Step, HDR (18-photos at 0.5 step)


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February Sunset Over the Oatka Creek 2016
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-02-28
I wasn't planning on taking this photo, it just came together 20 min after the sun set.
http://dondessert.com/Nature/_img/sunsets/tn_LeRoySunset_20160228_301And15more_fused_s.jpg


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McKenzie Gazebo at Sunset, February 2016
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-02-28
34 minutes after the sun set, there was still plenty of light & color for a photo.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @34mm, f/3.8, 3s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (13-photos 0.5 step)


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Le Roy Jr/Sr High School Sunset Feb 2016
Le Roy Jr/Sr High School, Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-02-06
The Le Roy Jr/Sr High School was once again host of the GWMEA Instrumental Solo Festival. Great job to all involved.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @57mm, f/8, 1/10s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (17-photos processed with Photomatrix Pro 5.1)


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January Sunrise in WNY 2016 #1
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-01-28
Another fantastic morning in WNY for a sunrise photo.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/8, 1/60s, ISO-100, Spot Metering HDR (17-images, 1/4s to 1/1000s)


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January Sunrise in WNY 2016 #2
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-01-28
As the earth rotates the lighting conditions change. This is 14 photos fused as 1 over a 7s window.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/8, 1/90s, ISO-100, Spot Metering HDR (14-Images at 0.5 Stepping)


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January Sunrise in WNY 2016 #3
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-01-28
A challenge to take 12 photos in less than 6s & make setting changes.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1/20s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (12-photos 1/4s to 1/180s)


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Sunset in The Villages, FL 2016
The Villages, FL    ~    2016-01-08
While I missed the sun on the horizon, this developed about 30 minutes later.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1/25s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (8-images -4 to +3)


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January Sunrise 2016 #1
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-01-06
An awesome morning in Le Roy as the sun was coming up.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @48mm, f/16, 1/60s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (4-Images, -2, -1, 0, +1 & +2)


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Early Sun on January 6th 2016
Le Roy, NY    ~    2016-01-06
This is 9 of some 500 photos taken on Jan 6th. This is still many minutes before the sun started to peak over the horizon.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/3.5, 1/80s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR, (9-images 1 step apart).


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Last Day of Fall 2015
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-12-20
As the last day of Fall, it is fitting that the Oatka Creek is freezing over and the Canada Geese are looking for open water.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @82mm f/8, 1/20s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (3-Images, +/- 1.0)


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Le Roy Jr/Sr High School
Le Roy Jr/Sr High School, Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-12-09
A fantastic place to learn.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @66mm, f/36, ISO-200, Matrix Metering HDR (9-Photos ranging from -3.0 to +2.0)


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December Sunset in Le Roy
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-12-06
What a fantastic sunset tonight. This is unfortunately the last moments of it.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/8, 0.62s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering.


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Thanksgiving Sunrise over Wolcott Street Campus
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-11-26
A fantastic morning for taking photos of the sunrise. Thank you to the people who stopped to wish me a Happy Thanksgiving.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @28mm, f/8, 1/5s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (5-Images)


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Sun Over Woodward Memorial Library
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-11-26
For almost an hour I took over 500 photos of the sunrise & at this point it was just coming up over the Woodward Memorial Library.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1/5s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (5-Images)


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Wolcott Street Campus
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-11-25
This morning it was a little chilly at 25F but the ice and frost will soon melt.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1/60s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering HDR (5-Images, 1/5,1/13, 1/60, 1/160, 1/400)


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Wilcott Street School
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-11-23
An amazing amount of history at this location. Site of Ingham University & now Wilcott Street School.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/8, 1/250s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (5-Images tone mapped with Photomatrix & edited slightly with Capture NX2 to remove ghosting.)


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November Wind Strom On The Way
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-11-18
What a fantastic morning for photos. This was edge of a wind storm that brought 50 mph winds to the area.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/8, 1/50s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (4-Images)


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November Sunrise 2015 #1
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-11-16
As I stepped outside to go to work, I could tell it was going to be a good morning for a sunrise. Keeping the camera low to the ground I was able to get lots of color.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @82mm, f/5.6, 1/400s, ISO-100, HDR 4-Images


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November 2015 Sunrise #2
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-11-16
As the sun came up I started taking photos as fast as possible changing the shutter speed each time to give me a full range of color.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1/6s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (5-Images)


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A Wonderful Fall Evening in Le Roy
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-10-26
Le Roy any time of the year is fantastic to photography, add the Fall colors and and it becomes magical.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @82mm, f/4.5, 1/402s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (5-Images)


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A Bright October Sunset
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-10-25
The last of the sun as it dipped behind the clouds and horizon.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm @49mm, f/22, 1/10s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering HDR (5-Images processed with Photomatrix)


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Reflecting at the Oatka Creek
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-10-25
This was not trick photography but good timing to catch the reflection like this.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1/13s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (4-Images)


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Just a Few Minutes Short
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-10-23
This photo is just a few minutes too late from what I was looking for but still reflects the color and spirit of the evening.
http://dondessert.com/Nature/_img/sunsets/tn_SunsetLeroy_20151023_040_1_3_6_7_fused-a_s.jpg


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October Sunset in Le Roy
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-10-22
Last night I rushed home to capture the last few seconds of the sun setting with the Oatka Creek in the foreground.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @82mm, f/22, 1/6s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (3-Images)


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Sunset Over Le Roy Oct 2015
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-10-19
What a wonderful night for photos.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @82mm, f/22, 1/2s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (5-Images)


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September Sunrise 2015
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-09-29
Lots of color this morning as the weather changes
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @82mm, f/5.6, 1/40s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (5-photos)


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Early Fall Sunrise Over Le Roy 2015
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-09-25
We have had some really great sunrises and sunsets lately. Today on my way to work I was able to capture this sunrise.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @49mm, f/1/5s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (5-photos)


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Last Evening of Summer 2015
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-09-22
As the last evening of summer comes to an end, I have to say it was a great summer.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @31mm, f/22, 1/13s, ISO-100, Spot Metering HDR (5-photos)


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September Corn Sunrise
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-09-15
This image could be of any country field in September. 5 photos selected from 110 to create an HDR image.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @82mm, f/7.1, (1/10s to 1/1250s) ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR 5 Images (-2 to +5 Step)


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Nations Rd Tree Sept 2015
Nations Rd, Geneseo, NY    ~    2015-09-07
While my intention was to have more color in this photo, it is a nice example of HDR.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @36mm, f/6.3, 1/13s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (3-Images)


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Copper Sky Over Presque Isle
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2015-08-23
On a trip back from Cleveland we stopped at one of our favorite places and I was able to take a few photos of the sun setting over Lake Erie.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @202mm, f/22, 1/30s, ISO-360, Matrix Metering, -1.3 Step.


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Blue Water Reflection at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2015-08-23
They have some of the most beautiful sunsets due to the warm water of Lake Erie. Presque Isle has at least 11 beaches and a huge wildlife area. It is one of our favorite places to go.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm, f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/22, 1/15s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (5-Images)


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Sunrise From Katie's Cabin
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-08-22
This was the view from my daughter's cabin/tree house this morning.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 55-200mm, f/4-5.6g @158mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (5-Images)


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Red Sky in Morning Sailors Take Warning
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-08-20
This morning many of us woke up to the sky on fire or so it seemed. Red sky in morning, sailors take warning? Well there is a big storm expected today.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/5.6, 1/80s, ISO-100, Spot Metering HDR (3-Images)


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Purple Sky in Morning
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-08-20
It is amazing how different cloud layers will result in different colors. The bright orange clouds are really far away and very high. The dark clouds are close and really low. Somewhere between was some clouds that caused some refraction and the color.
Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/5.6, 1/40s, ISO-100, Spot Metering.


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Geneseo Pines
SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY    ~    2015-07-24
Really high wispy clouds can result in some fantastic photos. This photo has very little retouching with Nikon's Capture NX2 as the original was stopped down. I only used NX2 to bring out the contrast in the clouds.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @105mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-100, Spot Metering


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Braddock Bay Birthday
Braddock Bay, NY    ~    2015-07-23
A few insects bites was worth the photo. The only issue was that my wife and daughter got more bites than I did. Thanks for sharing this special moment at Braddock Bay.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @78mm, f/14, 1/60s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR 2-Images.


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Blinded by the Light
Braddock Bay, NY    ~    2015-07-23
One might not want to run into this light unless they wanted to go for a swim in Braddock Bay. This is the path at the corner of the peninsula.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G, @27mm, f/14, 1/60s, ISO-1000, Spot Metering, HDR 3-Images -1 to +5 Stops.


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Braddock Bay Birthday 2
Braddock Bay, NY    ~    2015-07-23
It was a great night for taking photos at Braddock Bay, Jamie from Montanus Photography was there in a different area and I saw 3 other people taking photos. The insects had lots of food to feast on...
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @27mm, f/22, 1/60s, ISO-360, Spot Metering, HDR 3-Images +/- 2 Stops.


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Tiger Lilly Sunset at Hemlock Lake
Hemlock Lake, Hemlock, NY    ~    2015-07-11
Hemlock Lake is such a peaceful and wonderful wild area that once had homes around the lake until the city of Rochester decided over a hundred years ago to use this lake a source for fresh water.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @27mm, f/22, 1s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR 4 Images.

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Sunset at the Gazebo in Geneseo 2
SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY    ~    2015-06-30
A very special place on the campus of SUNY Geneseo.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G, f/20, 1/80s, ISO-100, Spot Metering

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Sunset at the Gazebo in Geneseo 1
SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY    ~    2015-06-30
Last night the sky was a mix of sun and rain. This was at SUNY Geneseo.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @27mm, f/22, 0.77s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR 5-Images.

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Sunset at Hemlock Lake 1
Hemlock Lake, Hemlock, NY    ~    2015-06-24
Last night I enjoyed some peaceful time at Hemlock Lake. I was hoping to see the aurora, but had to head home before seeing anything.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @27mm, f/3.5, 1/2s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR 5-Images.

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Sunset at Hamlin Beach State Park 1
Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin, NY    ~    2015-06-23
I was hoping to see the aurora but it was really north of me. The lights on the horizon below the tree are Toronto, Canada.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @27mm, f/3.5, 6s, ISO-400, Spot Metering.

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Sunset at Hamlin Beach State Park 2
Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin, NY    ~    2015-06-23
This photo was taken a little later than the previous photo and Toronto can easily be seen.
Nikon VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @27mm, f/3.5, 30s, ISO-1600, Spot Metering.

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Sunset at Stafford Carnival 1
Stafford Fireman's Ground, Stafford, NY    ~    2015-06-19
Last night's sunset in WNY was incredible. This photo was taken at the Stafford Fireman's Carnival just a little bit after the parade.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @82mm, f/29, 1/15s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR 5-Images.

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Sunset at Stafford Carnival 2
Stafford Fireman's Grounds, Stafford, NY    ~    2015-06-19
While most people at the Stafford Carnival were having fun socializing, there was a fantastic sunset going on.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @27mm, f/22, 0.78s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR 5-Images.

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Sunset at Stafford Carnival 3
Stafford Fireman's Grounds, Stafford, NY    ~    2015-06-19
As I was about to leave the Stafford Carnival I took a look at the sky and had setup the camera on the tripod for a few last shots for the day.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @45mm, f/8, 1/4s, ISO-100, Spot Metering. HDR 5-Images

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June Sunset at SUNY Geneseo
SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY    ~    2015-06-13
This is a 5 photo image to bring out the multiple layers of clouds.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-27mm f/3.5-5.6G @82mm, f/22, 1/15s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR 5 Images

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June Sunset at SUNY Geneseo 2
SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY    ~    2015-06-13
The dark clouds are really high clouds that are shadowed by the lower clouds over Buffalo. Part of this is due to "lake effect" as moisture is pulled from Lake Erie. At this time of the year, this is the kind of Lake Effect that WNY likes to see.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @69mm, f/22, 1/8s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR 5 Images.

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Sunset Splash
Chimney Bluffs State Park, Wolcott, NY    ~    2015-06-06
My grandfather would have been 116 today. He loved the outdoors and loved to fish.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @82mm, f/22, 1/160s, ISO-100, Spot Metering. HDR 3 images.

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Sunset at Chimney Bluffs 1
Chimney Bluffs, NY    ~    2015-06-06
The sky had just enough haze to really add enormous color.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-22mm f/4-5.6G @300mm, f/22, ISO-100, Manual Metering, HDR 3-images, +/-2 Stops

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Braddock Bay at Night 4
Braddock Bay, NY    ~    2015-05-21
Another fine evening at Braddock Bay.
Nikon D5100, Tokina 84-450mm f/4 @450mm, f/8, 1/125s, ISO-100, Manual Meteringing, Photomatix (3)

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Long Exposure of Lake Ontario
Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin, NY    ~    2015-05-18
Normally I try to present realistic photos but I wanted to experiment a little with very long time exposures and layering. The bright photo is actually 4 photos combined to make a single photo. Each image was taken for 30s. The HDR software was set to allo
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55 f/3.5-5.6G @39mm, f/13, (20s for the dark image, 120s for the bright image) ISO-100, Manual Metering, HDR 4-images.

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Sunset Tree In Le Roy
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-05-08
On Feb 20th 2015 I took a sunset photo of this same tree. It was -4F. When I took this photo last night it was 85F and I was being eaten alive by mosquitoes. LeRoy does offer some fantastic sunsets.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @187mm, f/4.8, 1/500s, ISO-100, -1.5 Stepping, Spot Metering.

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Night Sky Over Perry Rd Pond
Pavilion, NY    ~    2015-05-02
The sky air was incredibly still with the full moon there was plenty of light for this photo.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @27mm, f/5.6, 10s, ISO-1600, Manual Metering

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Braddock Bay Sunset 1
Braddock Bay, NY    ~    2015-05-01
A wonderful eveing at Braddock Bay.
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Braddock Bay Sunset 2
Braddock Bay, NY    ~    2015-05-01
Another photo from a wonderful evening at Braddock Bay.
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Hamlin Beach Sunrise 1
Hamlin Beach State Park, Clarkson, NY    ~    2015-04-26
A quiet morning at Hamlin Beach State Park
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Hamlin Beach Sunrise 2
Hamlin Beach State Park, Clarkson, NY    ~    2015-04-26
For about 10 minutes the sun shined bright across Lake Ontario.
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Hamlin Beach Sunrise 3
Hamlin Beach State Park, Clarkson, NY    ~    2015-04-26
Just a wonderful morning at Hamlin Beach.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @60mm, f/13, 1/15s, ISO-100, Spot Metering

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Sunset at SUNY Geneseo 1
SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY    ~    2015-04-18
This was the sunset that some 50 students enjoyed with 1 student sing a song from the Lion King at top of his lungs as the sun went down.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @93mm, f/13, 1/750s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering

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Gazebo at SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo, NY    ~    2015-04-18
This is one of my favorite trees and is the same tree at the top of my pages. This was taken late at night to capture the blue sky.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @ 153mm, f/4.5, 6s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering

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Gazebo at SUNY Geneseo 2
SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY    ~    2015-04-18
These two students shared the pre-sunset at the gazebo at SUNY Geneseo before some 50 students joined them.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @63mm, f/27, 1/30s, ISO-100, Spot Metering

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Lake Ontario Sunrise 4
Hamlin Beach State Park, Clarkson, NY    ~    2015-04-12
It was an absolutely beautiful morning at Hamlin Beach State Park on Lake Ontario.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @27mm, f/5.6, 1/10s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering

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Sun Peaking Out Over Lake Ontario
Hamlin Beach State Park, Clarkson, NY    ~    2015-04-12
It was incredibly peaceful as the sun was rising out of Lake Ontario.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @300mm, f/5.6, 1/250s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering

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Walkway at Hamlin Beach State Park
Hamlin Beach State Park, Clarkson, NY    ~    2015-04-12
Hamlin Beach State Park is a beautiful place for a morning walk.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @41mm, f/27, 1/30s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering

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Lake Ontario Sunrise 5
Hamlin Beach State Park, Clarkson, NY    ~    2015-04-12
The moisture over Lake Ontario can create some fantastic sun rises and sunsets.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @281mm, f/27, 1/180s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering

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Perry Rd Spring Sunset
Pavilion, NY    ~    2015-04-11
This evening it was crips with the sky nice and clear. Taken along Perry Rd in Pavilion, NY
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @27mm, f/22, 1/90s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering

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Perry Rd Spring Sunset #2
Pavilion, NY    ~    2015-04-11
Sunset over Pavilion from Perry Rd in Wyoming County
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Lake Ontario Sunrise 1
Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin, NY    ~    2015-04-01
A wonderful but cold morning at Lake Ontario.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @82mm, f/22, 1/15s, ISO-100, Spot Metering

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Lake Ontario Sunrise 2
Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin, NY    ~    2015-04-01
I tried to capture the splash of the waves in front of the sun but this is about as close as I got.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @82mm, f/22, 1/20s, ISO-100, Spot Metering

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Lake Ontario Sunrise 3
Hamlin Beach State Park, Clarkson, NY    ~    2015-04-01
Another sunrise photo of Lake Ontario.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @82mm, f/22, 1/8s, ISO-100, Spot Metering

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Rising Sun Le Roy 1
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-03-24
This was taken about a 1/2 mile away from the tree with the shining through. The pines are another 1,000 ft beyond the tree. This is a composite of 3 photos.
Nikon D5100, Tokina 84-450mm f/4 @450mm, f/22, 1/60s, ISO-100, Manual Meteringing, Photomatix (3)

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Le Roy Sunrise 7
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-03-24
Sun rising behing a large oak tree in Le Roy.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @300mm, f/27, 1/351s, ISO-100

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Sunset at Randel Rd
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-03-24
After taking some photos at Buttermilk Falls, this sunset started to develop.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @82mm, f/38, 1/15s, ISO-100, Spot Metering

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Sunrise over Stafford & Le Roy
Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY    ~    2015-03-13
This photo was taken from Genesee Community College looking out over Stafford and Le Roy.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @105mm, f/4.2, 1/180s, ISO-400, Spot Metering, Photomatix (3)

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First Sun Over Le Roy
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-03-12
The sunrise this morning was fantastic. To capture it I used 4 photos fused as one.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @157mm, f/6.7, 1/1000s, ISO-400, Matrix Metering, Photomatix

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Moonscape in Le Roy
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-03-12
With the melting snow, it reminded me of what the moon might look like (except for the trees). A composite of 3 photos.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @27mm, f/22, 1/20s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Photomatix

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Le Roy Sunrise 6
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-03-10
This is my first attempt at using bracketing and Photomatix.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @174mm, f/19, 1/30s, ISO-100, +/-2EV Spot Metering

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Cold Winter Night Sunset
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-02-20
To have the snow arches have color (in Country Living Gallary) it helps to have the sun very low on the horizon.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @300mm, f/22, 1/2000s, ISO-800, Spot Metering

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Lone Tree in the Cold
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-02-20
The wind earlier in the day cut cool shapes in this field.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @51mm, f/22, 1/50s, ISO-800, Spot Metering

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A Cold Night Waiting
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-02-20
After the sun set, it got incredibly cold. At this point it was -4F and later dropped to -13F.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @82mm, f/14, 1/250s, ISO-800, Spot Metering

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Sun Rise In January
Le Roy, NY    ~    2015-01-29
The sun rise had this incredible purple for only a few minutes before the sun came up over the horizon.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @82mm, f/5.6, 1/125s, ISO-200, Spot Metering

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Oatka Creek Sunset
Oatka Creek, Le Roy, NY    ~    2014-11-07
Taken from the shore of the Oatka Creek in front of the library.
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Eclipse Tree 1
Le Roy, NY    ~    2014-10-23
Evening of solar eclipse.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6 @300m, f/5.6, 1/400s, ISO-100, Pattern Metering

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Solar Eclipse 1
Le Roy, NY    ~    2014-10-23
Partical solar eclipse at sunset, in Le Roy.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6 @300m, f/25, 1/3200s, ISO-100, -0.3 Step Center Weighted Average Metering

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Solar Eclipse 2
Le Roy, NY    ~    2014-10-23
Partical solar eclipse at sunset, in Le Roy.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @300m, f/22, 1/4000s, ISO-100, Center Weighted Metering

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Solar Eclipse 3
Le Roy, NY    ~    2014-10-23
Partical solar eclipse at sunset, in Le Roy.
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Le Roy Sunrise 3
Le Roy, NY    ~    2014-10-06
A fantastic purple morning in Le Roy.
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Le Roy Sunrise 4
Le Roy, NY    ~    2014-10-06
A fantastic purple morning in Le Roy.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @78mm, f/5.6, 1/100s, ISO-400, Pattern Metering

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Sunrise Over Geneseo
Geneseo, NY    ~    2014-09-27
The last of about 100 Canada Geese heading south with the sun rising over Geneseo
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @262mm, f/4.9, 1/500s, ISO-360, Pattern Metering

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Le Roy Sunrise 5
Le Roy, NY    ~    2014-09-26
Foggy Morning Sunrise in Le Roy
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @82mm, f/11, 1/500s, ISO-100, Pattern Metering

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Foggy Morning Le Roy 1
Le Roy, NY    ~    2014-09-26
Foggy Morning Sunrise in Le Roy
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @82mm, f/36, 1/640s, ISO-400, Spot Metering

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Presque Isle 1
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2014-08-30
One of the best set of beaches for sunsets in the eastern USA.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @48mm, f/4, 5, 1/800s, ISO-100, Pattern Metering

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Presque Isle 2
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2014-08-30
An annual trip to Presque Isle
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @27mm, f/3.5, 1/200s, ISO-200, Spot Metering

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Presque Isle 3
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2014-08-30
One of the best set of beaches for sunsets in the eastern USA.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @82mm, f/22, 1/160s, ISO-400, Spot Metering

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Presque Isle 4
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2014-08-30
An annual trip to Presque Isle
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @90mm, f/22, 1/100s, ISO-400, Spot Metering

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Woods Inn Party Boat Sunset
Woods Inn, Inlet, NY    ~    2014-07-30
Another great sunset at the Woods Inn
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @82mm, f/5.6, 1/125s, ISO-280, Pattern Metering

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Nations Rd Sunset Tree
Geneseo, NY    ~    2014-07-22
Luck in capturing the sun setting behind one of the many old oak trees along Route 39 & Nations Rd
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @157m, f/4.5, 1/320s, ISO-400, -1 Step, Spot Metering, Digital enhanced with Capture NX 2


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Sunset Over Wyoming County
Pavilion, NY    ~    2014-07-06
Sunset over Pavilion from Perry Rd in Wyoming County
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @247mm, f/5.6, 1/500s, ISO-280, Pattern Metering

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Lake Ontario 1
Webster, NY    ~    2013-07-20
Webster, NY looking over Lake Ontario
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Lake Ontario Sunset Boat 1
Webster, NY    ~    2013-07-20
Speedboat heading for port on Lake Ontario
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Lake Ontario Sunset Boat 2
Webster, NY    ~    2013-07-20
Zoom in of speedboat / sunset on Lake Ontario
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A Ball of Fire Over Lake Ontario
Webster, NY    ~    2013-07-20
An incredible fireball over Lake Ontario.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @300mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO-140, Pattern Metering

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Lake Ontario Sunset Jet Ski 1
Webster, NY    ~    2013-07-20
Jet ski heading for home just before sunset on Lake Ontario
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @300mm, f/7.1, 1/800s, ISO-200, Pattern Metering

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Le Roy Sunrise 2
Le Roy, NY    ~    2012-11-29
A crisp Fall sunrise in Le Roy.
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6 @82m, f/5.6, 1/125s, ISO-200, Pattern Metering

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Le Roy Sunrise 1
Le Roy, NY    ~    2012-10-11
A Fall sunrise in Le Roy
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6 @183m, f/7.1, 1/800s, ISO-640, Spot Metering

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Sunset over 4th Lake, ADK
Inlet, NY    ~    2012-08-01
Woods Inn sunset looking over 4th Lake
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6 @82m, f/18, 1/1250s, ISO-800, -0.3 Step, Spot Metering

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Woods Inn Canoe 1
Woods Inn, Inlet, NY    ~    2012-08-01
Don and his canoe on 4th Lake. Photo credit, Katie Dessert
Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6 @82m, f/16, 1/1000s, ISO-800, +0.3 Step Spot Metering

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Pavilion Sunset 1
Pavilion, NY    ~    2010-10-09
Sunset over Pavilion from Perry Rd.
Panasonic DMC-TZ3, 280mm, f/4.9, 1/50s, ISO-100

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Anticipation at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, PA    ~    2010-08-08
Anticipating another fantastic sunset at Beach 10.
Panasonic DMC-TZ3, 280mm, f/4.9, 1/200s, ISO-100 -1.7 Step, Pattern Metering

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