Rio Grande Gorge - a D200 shot (or two)

Across the Taos Plain, the Rio Grande River cuts a deep canyon, the Rio Grande Gorge. It's been a scene to suicides, accidents, proposals, and more than one photographer's frustration. The light's not right to get the view from the side for a fair part of the day, and it changes with the time of year as well.

Nonetheless, it's always fun to take on a challenge, I feel.


D100, 28-70mm AFS, ISO 100, stitched from three shots with Panorama Factory, postprocessed in PS-CS2 for crop, copyright, and resize

Oh ? And those photographers ? I spotted a face familiar to a few here at the Cafe. :wink:   :wink:


Sensei Ron per D200, 28-70mm AFS, ISO100, processed in NC, postprocessed in PS-CS2 for crop, copyright, and resize

Always shoot, especially when the Sensei is present !



John P.

 

Paul :

Well, we just have to get you here for some shooting someday.

And I haven't even shown any photos yet of the piece de resistance of the day, Fridgehenge !


John P.

 

Kevin :

I can't speak for Ron, obviously, but I think that he was using that particular 35-70mm zoom during the day at different times. AFAIK, Ron's not intrinsically against zooms, but often prefers certain primes for his shooting style and needs.

While he and I were obviously taking photographs, we were also on a day trip with our respective spouses, so it wasn't the kind of intense photographic experience that his classes offer. Fun day, lots of interesting conversation - Ron and Tomoko are delightful people.


John P.

 

Kevin :

True. For me, the trade-offs for a zoom are worthwhile, especially the flexibility they offer. At the same time, I have a few primes I like to work with. Although many people have a preference, there's no rule saying we can't have both. :wink:

Ah, you were down in the Bosque. Good stuff. I'd wished to get down there, but I've been tied up with other things.

Tomoko's just a wonderfully nice lady, eh ? :biggrin:


John P.

 

Kevin :

Nice shots. I'm not really much of a "people photographer" myself. You do good work with that lens.

Well, I'd like that, but I can't predict quite when I'm going to get a day free right now. I hope to have a better idea next week. I'll be in touch on that. Thanks.


John P.

 

Phil :

Thanks for the kind thoughts.

Yup, keep in touch. I've been of the mind that we need a Southwest chapter of the Cafe for outings. Maybe we can organise a big Bosque blowout of some kind...

John P.