After playing a round of golf at the Broadmoor you get used to missing putts and Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun’s chimes haunting your backswing. The Will Rogers Shrine sits high on the mountain above the golf course and taunts the players below with its bells. Don’t get me wrong, the melody of the chimes is beautiful. However, after your score begins to approach the IQ of a MENSA member you begin to think the shrine is laughing at you.
Nikon D300
Tokina 11-16 ATX Pro
Gitzo Traveler
Processing Notes:
Capture (7 Images)
Photomatix (HDR/Tone Mapping)
Photoshop (Levels Adjustment)
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Tip: Those that are new to photography might be tempted to purchase a super wide angle lens (10-20ish mm on a DX sensor or 14-24ish mm on a FX sensor) and use it for landscapes. Why not? It will capture miles and miles of horizon. The only problem is that when you print the image the horizon line is so distant the impact of the image is lost. Don’t CraigsList.com the lens just yet. It still has value. A super wide angle lens is great for getting close to a subject and filling the background of the image with the context of the surroundings. It is also a great lens for working in really tight spots. The staircase in this image was incredibly narrow. However, because I had a Tokina 11-16mm (17-24mm w/ crop factor) in my bag I was able to create this composition.
