Washington D.C. Memorials

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Phill Gibson
The Washington Memorial

The Jefferson Memorial, seen from across the Tidal Basin

The Lincoln Memorial from the back side, plus the Washington Memorial, as seen from a boat on the Potomac River
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Double-crested Cormorant

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Phill Gibson
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One of the Most Overlooked Skylines in America

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Phill Gibson
Recognize this? It’s Washington D.C., overlooked by the far more famous landmarks nearby! As viewed from the Potomac River. As usual, click it.

Recognize this city? It’s Washington D.C., so easily overlooked by the more famous monuments nearby.

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Lendon in Huntsville, Alabama

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Phill Gibson
Looking northeast. Click for a better view.
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Cliff Swallows at Play

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Phill Gibson
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Clouds!

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Phill Gibson

One of my favorite subjects to photograph is clouds. Recently I had the uncommon opportunity to photograph them on a flight back to Huntsville from Washington DC while sitting in a window seat that was very forward in the plane. This seat position meant that I had no visibility of the plane’s wings at all so it was a great chance to do cloud panoramas!

Click on these photo to see them in much better perspective.

Panoramas of clouds alone can be tricky to make as the clouds shift more that landscapes do, so it is more apt to confuse the software if you don’t capture all images quickly enough.
Vertical panoramas like the one above are a bit trickier still! The raw composition must not deviate very much from left or right so the software (Lightroom Classic here) will know it is vertical.
You also need to strive for the right balance between clouds and earth. Notice the layer of ‘dirt’ and moisture in the air beneath the clouds!
My favorite vertical panorama. I’m tempted to go looking at Google Maps to find this exact location somewhere between Scottsboro AL and Knoxville TN, probably.

My overall favorite from this photoshoot. Click for the best view!

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Late Spring Meadow Along the River

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Phill Gibson
Another scene among the by-waters of the Tennessee River west of Ditto Landing. Click for a better view.

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By-waters of the Tennessee River

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Phill Gibson
This is along the new greenway trail west of Ditto Landing. Click for a better view.

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Two Canada Goose Families Out For a Stroll

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Phill Gibson
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One Cliff Swallow, Five Shots

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Phill Gibson
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