Marsh in Winter
Jonathan’s Woods, Denville NJ
I am already looking forward to the Red-winged Blackbirds calling on their territory here in early Spring.
Tamron SP 24-70mm + Canon 5Dsr. This print is available in sizes up to 60″ x 40″
Merrill Creek Reservoir, Warren County NJ
Subtle tones of pink shone in the sky on a late January afternoon.
Sigma 17-50mm + Canon EOS M50
January Afternoon at Merrill Creek Reservoir
Warren County, New Jersey
Warm afternoon light shone on the opposite shore of the reservoir on a mild January day.
Sigma 17-50mm + Canon M50
Pines in Winter
Jonathan’s Woods, Morris County NJ
Tamron SP 24-70mm + Canon 5Dsr
I loved how the trees on the horizon faded away into the foggy winter sky. I positioned my tripod so that the foreground tree guided the viewer’s eye but did not obstruct.
Prints are available in sizes up to 30″ x 40″ contact dave@daveblinder.com for inquiries.
Peggy Gray Bridge in Winter
Muriel Hepner Park, Denville NJ
Nice wintry day today with decent temps and minimal wind. I also realized I’ve never typed or written the adjective wintry before in my life so I had to doublecheck the spelling.
Sigma 17-50mm + Canon EOS M50
This image is available for prints up to 20″ x 30″ please email me at dave@daveblinder.com for sale inquiries
2 quick shots from my hike up to Wildcat Ridge WMA Hawk Watch this morning in Rockaway Township NJ.
I was scouting out the trail conditions for our upcoming Protect our Wetlands, Water and Woods September 15th hike – https://www.facebook.com/events/322868031605161/
Sasso Tract in Rockaway Township NJ, this is a great connector trail from Jonathan’s Woods to Wildcat Ridge.
Frank Budney scans for migrating hawks at Wildcat Ridge WMA Hawk Watch. Rockaway Township NJ, August 2018.
More details for POWWW’s September 15th Hawk Watch Hike are here on TapInto.
➡️Join me next Thursday, 7/19 at 12:15 for a program on ✈️Travel Photography Tips & Tricks✈️, hosted by The Denville Rotary Club
Anyone is welcome and Denville Rotary loves to have guests. However, the lunch costs $16 per person payable at the door.
⌚️Thursday 7/19 12:15PM
St. Francis Retreat Center (Club Room)
122 Diamond Spring Road
Denville
🌎We will dissect how to take the best pictures possible on your next vacation. The material is suitable for all ages and all skill level. I always leave time for Q&A also because the goal is for me to help you.
Contact me if you have any questions in advance or cannot make this program
dave@daveblinder.com
973-727-2037
Yesterday morning in Morris County NJ I had the good fortune of finding a cooperative and photogenic Gray Catbird during my walk. The photography equipment I used for this birding outing was the Tamron 18-400mm Di II VC HLD telephoto zoom lens paired with my Canon SL2 DSLR. A very nice compact and lightweight setup.
Clicking on the image below will to take you to the high resolution sample from my Google Drive account. Below the image is a little background on the shot and my original caption for facebook.
Gray Catbird in NJ photographed with the Tamron 18-400mm VC + Canon SL2.
Parsippany, New Jersey
A gray morning outdoors this morning made for challenging photography conditions. The key to making usable wildlife shots in dim lighting is to make the main subject (i.e. catbird) just as bright as it would be on a sunny afternoon. Turning the dial to “M” (manual exposure) and raising the ISO (light sensitivity of the camera) will accomplish just that.
Handheld shot with the
Tamron Lenses USA 18-400mm VC HLD + Canon SL2
1/80th F/8 ISO 3200, 400mm
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments!
New Jersey Fine Art Landscape Photography from Jefferson in Morris County by Dave Blinder.
March 3, 2018 in Jefferson, New Jersey.
This must have been quite a view for the rail workers many years ago when the Ogden Mine was operational. Per the Morris County Park Commission: “This is the largest park in the Morris County Park System, encompassing 3,346.07 acres of beautiful near-wilderness and recreational areas.”
Plan your visit to Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
5 shot panorama off the Canon 5DsR + EF 40mm STM lens
I recently purchased a “gray market” Canon 5DsR dslr camera brand new in box on ebay for $2100. That is incredible savings as I see the USA version selling for $3700 today (March 4th) on B&H!
Several friends have asked me if I bought a 50 megapixel camera so that I can crop more often. Quite the contrary, I hope to not crop AT ALL! My goal is to achieve the most detailed images I can in-camera and to offer massive prints of landscapes, wildlife, macro, and possibly even some street photography. I do think it is important to “go big or go home” with visual arts especially when the subject matter has the potential to create an immersive experience.
I have been underwhelmed by the impact of some of my past photography exhibits. I have often printed to 12″x 18″ from previous 18 megapixels camera like my trust old Canon 7D. While I was happy with the image quality, I find that typical photograph print sizes are easily lost in the shuffle and quickly forgotten to most viewers. If you truly believe in your technique and your subject matter you must push your activity to the limit and rise above. When there is an opportunity to overachieve, why not do so?
The final pixel county of my merged wintery image is 21227 x 8469 pixels. If printed at 300dpi for extra find detail that could be a projected size of 70″ x 28″. A 150dpi print resolution which can still render a nicely detailed print I could print to 141″ x 56″! Does the average person need an 11 foot print? No, most decidedly not. However, the local hospital, college campus, or hotel lobby might be looking for some original nature art to spruce up their facility.
Do you have any questions or comments on the location, my photograph, photography techniques, or New Jersey Fine Art Print Installations? Leave a comment here, or contact me at dave@daveblinder.com
Dave Blinder Nature Photography 