Swan Lake Reflections
Swan Lake Reflections
Weather Off Conimicut10 December 2012Warwick, Rhode IslandThe rain started to gain intensity as I approached the Longmeadow Fishing Area in Warwick.  I had never been there, so wasn't sure what to expect for photo opportunities.  The rain was intermittent, which made for very dynamic composition possibilities.  The lighthouse in the distance - the Conimicut Light, guarding the entrance to the Providence River - is what drew my attention.  Rumstick Point is visible to the left as a dense line of fog approaches from just behind the lighthouse.  It's the type weather for which lighthouses are made.  I opted for a black and white presentation to dramatize the impact of the weather.Post processing started with a detail light filter in Topaz Adjust.  I then adjusted adaptive exposure, contrast, protect highlights, and adaptive saturation.  Back in PSE, I added a black and white gradient filter in color blend mode.  I then adjusted levels, and added a bit of a blue hue beneath the gradient filter to improve contrast.  A sepia photo filter is the top layer.
Rocky Shore Great Salt Lake, Utah
"First Dusting"
Coming home Sunday after a great weekend in Stl Michael's.  Totally freezing this day!!  11/25/2012
2007 Kia Sportage
Sportage Blessing February 17th, 2007
Rocky Shore Great Salt Lake, Utah
Rocky Shore Great Salt Lake, Utah
Rocky Shore Great Salt Lake, Utah
See photo in original gallery.