Photo of the Day
Tonight I really was not too inspired to go and take a picture. I was looking for a place with access to the Wabash River when I decided to park in the lot of Merou Grotto. I was going to walk across the road to the river, but I thought that this sign with part of the Wabash in the background would look cool. That and I was too lazy to get out of the car. In the end it is not the best shot that I will take, but it was a chance to play with a couple of lenses to get the effect that I want.
Technical Data
I went with the shot that I took with the 70-200mm lens in the end. I liked the bokeh in the background, and I just couldn’t get that with my other lenses in the bag. I didn’t do much to this shot. I just upped the highlights a bit, and added some clarity. Normally I bring back the shadows as well, but today I actually wen the other way with them. I thought that it added to my shot a bit. Just before posting this I added a vignette. I just didn’t like how the shot looked up there so I changed it just before hitting the post button. See this isn’t a science.
Kelby Worldwide Photowalk
Here is that part of the post where I talk about the photowalk that I am leading on campus after the Wisconsin game in October. The date is October 13th to be exact, and the walk will start at 4 o’clock est at the Neil Armstrong Statue in front of the Armstrong Hall of Engineering. Over 1,000 photowalks are planned around the world. If you are not near West Lafayette then you kind find a walk near you on the Kelby site. Sign up now to be part of this event. Nearly 17,000 walkers have already signed up so far. Activity has picked up a bit on the Purdue sites even with the short time being posted. You don’t have to be a pro (I am far from it) to attend. Any kind of camera is welcome as well. Here are a few links to the various sites which promote the event. If you want to sign up you should do so on the Kelby site in order to be eligible for the prizes though.
Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk ( Official Purdue Site)
Dave Wegiel Photography 