Todd Fredrich Photography

In the “Driver’s” Seat

Todd Fredrich — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:16:34 +0000

I’m surprised that this one turned out. Palmero (that’s the horse’s name) always seemed to veer towards the breakers. And the closer she got, the faster she went. Needless to say, I was bobbing pretty dangerously at this point–not being a horseman. Canon A510 P&S camera. Read the exif info for more details–this was on “P” for professional, I believe.

50MP Pano in Mazatlan, Mexico

Todd Fredrich — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:32:16 +0000

Whew! OK. This is fun! This one is 10x10MP images stitched together (with about 50% total overlap each–25% on each side) into a 50MP panorama. Actual size is 13836×3620. Created from the balcony aboard the Mariner of the Seas with my D200 on the tripod in portrait. Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 lens @80mm f/11 with 1/30 sec shutter. Circular polarizer as usual.

It’s much more interesting in full size, but would take a bit to download at 44MB! A smaller facsimile is available here. By viewing the larger version at 1:1 you can see people on the beach, people in the boats, birds on rocks and flying. Oh, and spots on my sensor. Amazing details that you wouldn’t get using a wide angle lens.

You’ll also notice that in the far left shot, the rocks are not as sharp as I think they should be. Maybe I nudged the focus. Also, in just the right of middle you’ll notice an interesting phenomenon of a wake appearing out of nowhere! Hmm… I thought I waited for things to clear. In fact, in the duration of these shots a sailboat went by and so did a bird at close range. Both of which would’ve made a much more interesting photo. Oh well. There’ll be other opportunities.

Beach Cowpokes

Todd Fredrich — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:18:40 +0000

Here’s proof we rode horses on the beach in Mazatlan! Neener neener.

Back From the Cruise

Todd Fredrich — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:36:50 +0000

Haven’t posted in a bit and just returned (this evening) from our family Mexico Cruise. Haven’t had time to process the images yet, but I have imported them into Lightroom and did a quicky HDR of one of the sunset shots I took on June 15th. Most nights (and days) were very hazy, but had relatively clear skies on the 15th as we left Mazatlan. Deck light, moon, sunset. It’s all good.

Slant West

Todd Fredrich — Mon, 31 May 2010 02:48:21 +0000

High contrast shot in early afternoon. Sun was kinda bright. Used a polarizer and the histogram to expose as far to the right as possible. Was planning on making this an HDR, but the single exposure actually turned out better with less editing.

Rock Portrait

Todd Fredrich — Sun, 30 May 2010 02:43:03 +0000

Seeing what it’s like to take some landscapes with my 80-200mm f/2.8 lens at f/2.8. Kind-of fun for a change.

Candlelit Graduation

Todd Fredrich — Sat, 29 May 2010 02:40:55 +0000

Experiementing with high ISO, existing light shots at a graduation. My D200 isn’t so hot at high ISO, but this one turned out OK in spite.

Texture at Mid Day

Todd Fredrich — Fri, 28 May 2010 02:38:09 +0000

I tried this in black and white, but the rocks and the foliage turn out to be the same medium gray.

Blue Skies

Todd Fredrich — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:26:40 +0000

Midday Wide View

Todd Fredrich — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:45:44 +0000

This is right by the parking lot at work with the widest-angle lens I have + polarizer (screw on).