Fall’s Final Curtain CallPosted by drfl on November 11th, 2009

Fall\'s Final Curtain Call

This is an image of the same tree from Autumnal Brillance, close to sunset with the sun low in the sky. The leaves were completely gone in a matter of days after this photograph was captured.

Technical Details:
Canon 5d Mark II, 17-40 f/4l @ 17mm, f/16, 1/60 sec.
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, Iowa Side

This photograph can be viewed on my website at: Fall’s Final Curtain Call - A maple tree bursts forth into glorious autumn colors.

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Photo Friday: Autumnal BrillancePosted by drfl on November 6th, 2009

Autumnal Brillance

Although autumn was fleeting in Nebraska and Iowa this year, there were some hold outs after the snowfall. This maple tree turned brillant warm oranges and reds two weeks after the storm and managed to hang on to a majority of its leaves during some pretty gusty times. I couldn’t help but stop and capture the vibrant colors with the setting sun filtering through the leaves.

Technical Details: Canon 5d Mark II, 17-40 f/4l @ 17mm, f/14, 1/80 sec.
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, Iowa Side

This photograph is available on my website at: Autumnal Brillance - A Maple Tree Bursts into Vibrant Oranges and Reds

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Announcing “The Quiet Beauty of Nebraska”Posted by drfl on November 2nd, 2009

For the past few weeks I have been putting the final touches on my book “The Quiet Beauty of Nebraska”.  I’ve neglected my blog and some other duties, but I am finally ready to make it available.  Comprised of over 40 photographs from across the state of Nebraska, this book focuses on the scenic landscape, nature, and native wildlife that I have travelled far and wide to capture. 

To see a preview of the book and/or purchase, please take a look, it would make a great gift for the upcoming holiday season!
 

By Derrald Farnsworth…

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Sunlit Prairie GrassPosted by admin on February 22nd, 2008


Since I will be having two photographic art showings at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, I have been going there more frequently to try and get some new shots. In the winter I particularly like the frozen lake since it has some fascinating cracks and reflections that I can include in my composition. Unfortunately, the lake has been covered with snow quite a bit this winter so I’ve been going to other parts of the refuge and creating images. I decided to capture an expansive prairie type shot. I liked this one since the light was still hitting the grasses and I also went for a sunstar effect here.

Technical Details:
Canon 5d, 17-40 f/4l @ 17mm, f/22, 1/30 sec.
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska

To view other photographs, order this photograph as a print, or purchase licensing rights, please visit my website at http://www.journeyoflight.com/.

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