C. Stimson’s Web & Photo Blog

Cordova, Alaska
Dec. 9, 2009

Officially and according to the calendar it’s not winter until Dec. 21, but it’s been wintertime up here since Oct. 31, the first day it snowed and stayed with us. During some beautiful days of reprieve between blizzards, we’ve been graced with clear, cold weather. A few interestingly-shaped clouds here and there during sunrises and sunsets have provided some colorful, gorgeous winter scenes to shoot.

Sunday night’s dip of the sun was phenomenal — shades of purples, pinks, reds and blues, and I’ve enjoyed my photographer friends’ shots of that night. Some amazing images were indeed well-captured!

All of the shots in today’s post are with my new camera, with the exception of one. This is a new relationship, getting to know this new tool in my hands. I’m beginning to get over that feeling of holding a brand new baby and getting a more comfortable grip.

Exposure: the total amount of light allowed to fall on the sensor during the taking of a photograph. I tend toward underexposures. And visually, about 50 percent of the time, I like what I see. This is an inclination of mine I’ve noticed over the years, from black and white photography, to color. Fortunately, Cordova provides one with ample opportunity to practice shooting again and again. Although, at 26-degrees F (-6 degrees C) as I write this, I must admit, I’m looking forward to warmer climes at the start of the new year.

Winterscapes

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