Foliage on a Fence, August 8, 2015

Multiple exposure of foliage and fence, Chadron, Nebraska, August 2015. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

This is a double exposure of fence and foliage, taken at two distances. Normally I’m playing with a focus shift and the same distance, but this arrangement worked nicely. The overexposed patterns in the background are welcome, adding texture to the scene.

Sunflowers at Fort Robinson, August 2, 2015

Sunflowers at Smiley Canyon in Fort Robinson State Park, August 2015. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

The Jeep trail at Smiley Canyon has wonderful views of Fort Robinson, including Johnson Lake to the north. At this time of year, the sunflowers are out in force and provide natural foreground and framing objects. Some are more weathered than others. I like the variety of trees throughout the scene, leading from the near hill off to the lake in the distance.

Sunset at Toadstool Geological Park, July 24, 2015

Sunset over Toadstool Geologic Park, July 2015. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Too often I find myself at Toadstool Park at midday, with harsh shadows and a cloudless sky. But if I come early or stay late, I am often treated to a lovely sunset and softening light on the hoodoos. The striations in the rock stand out, and the sky can have its own lovely detail to complement the curves and jagged edges of the rocks.

Repeated Grass, Nebraska National Forest, June 19, 2015

Multiple exposure of grass at sunset in the Nebraska National Forest, June 2015. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

A 10-frame multiple exposure of grass in the breeze at sunset. There are many uses for multiple exposures, and the ability to repeat shapes in new ways has great opportunity for experimentation. The grass takes on a new character with each blade multiplied tenfold. The gentle arc has a calm feeling.

Fishing on the Jetty at Ocean Shores, Washington, May 22, 2015

Fishermen at Point Brown, Ocean Shores, Washington, May 2015. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

On clear day, the jetty at Point Brown, the south end of Ocean Shores, will have plenty of beachgoers combing the rocks, looking for rock things. On this dreary day, fishermen were out looking for fish things. I like the front most fisherman, standing at a jaunty angle on the rock, surrounded by water pounding the jetty around him. The monotone scene called for black and white; even in color it wouldn't show much.

Sandpipers at Ocean Shores, Washington, May 22, 2015

 

Sandpipers at Point Brown, Ocean Shores, Washington, May 2015. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Sandpipers at Point Brown, Ocean Shores, Washington, May 2015. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Sandpipers and fishermen at Point Brown, Ocean Shores, Washington, May 2015. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Fishermen at Point Brown, Ocean Shores, Washington, May 2015. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Sandpipers at Point Brown, Ocean Shores, Washington, May 2015. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Sandpipers at Point Brown, Ocean Shores, Washington, May 2015. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Double exposure of fishermen at Point Brown, Ocean Shores, Washington, May 2015. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Cape Disappointment North Head Lighthouse, May 21, 2015

North Head Lighthouse at Cape Disappointment State Park, May 2015. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

There are two paths leading to the North Head Lighthouse, which is on the western face of the peninsula. The north path has a great sight line toward the lighthouse, and is framed by plenty of greenery. I played with various shots and focus distances, and then a person came up the trail and provided a third element for the composition. As always with moving people, it helps if you can time your exposure so their arms and legs look like they're walking, and not standing stiffly or about to fall over. I think this arrangement worked pretty well, and I like how the lighthouse frames her inside the frame of greenery.