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Wonderful to have such a great group of photo enthusiasts at last Friday’s first fall meeting of the DWC Camera Club! It was fun to share tips and explore new ways to capture the beauty of our area this magical time of year. Here are the settings that I use on my iPhone 7 Plus:  From the left: Turn flash off, set HDR to auto, use Live option, skip timer, and have original photo selected. Here’s a link to Apple’s photo tips for iPhones, iPads and iPods: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205659 Here’s a link to Android tips: https://lifehacker.com/how-to-take-the-best-photos-with-your-android-phone-1830990974 It's been fall for a week, and it’s living up to its hype! A few more observations: • What seems like woeful weather is my friend! Fog, rain and cloudy skies creates subdued light, making the deep fall colors even more vibrant. And all the rain means that the waterfalls are running high, and are often framed by changing leaves. Plus it’s a mushroom explosion! And reflection heaven. Here are a few shots from today at Pattison Park and Jay Cooke State Park: • Watch weather forecast! Last week drove up the North Shore and found beautiful fall colors — but had the most fun when I got home and captured lightning from a severe storm in Wisconsin. I would have missed it if my hubby, Robb, didn’t literally see the clouds lighting up from his recliner. Pays to look up!  Quite a light show from a severe storm in Wisconsin. Taken from my house overlooking the Duluth-Superior harbor on 9/22/19. • A walking stick a good idea! While not really a photo tip, it does make it much easier to negotiate wet trails. No one wants to fall in fall! I also make sure that my “big” camera is in the case and that the iPhone is secure before negotiating a hill. Avoid slip sliding away!
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After having worked at UMD for oh so many years, September always feels like the “new” start of the year. And since retiring 3 years ago, it’s still pretty darn exciting to be able to have the luxury of time when our slice of the world puts on quite the show! Today my husband, Robb, literally drove our boat around the Duluth-Superior harbor and out onto Lake Superior while I snapped and tapped away on my camera and phone. And it was the best local boating day of the year on the first day of fall! Here are a few observations: * Midday light on the fall equinox is so much kinder than midsummer! The blue sky pops and you can get the sun behind your back at noon. • Look up! When we first took off, the skies were clear. When the big puffy clouds moved in, they added so much to my photos. • Reflections of changing leaves create a literal river of gold. • And need to get out as many days as I can this fall to soak up my favorite time of year!! These videos and picture were taken with my phone. I’ll share the wide angle wows from the “big” camera soon! Let’s all make a vow to get out and capture the magic of fall!  I |
AuthorLucy Kragness is the author of this DWC Camera Club blog. She loves sharing her passion for photography! All members are welcome to join the DWC Camera Club. Questions? Email: lucykragness@gmail.com Archives
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