Post a photo a day!

[NateFollmer]

I love the way that light looks, it's a perfect shot

Was that a band shot? Bands always do random pics that make no sense

[J Francho]

Thanks.  Yeah, band called Veluxe.  They have a sound that's like velvet peanut butter.  Ok, not really - more indie.

[NateFollmer]

Found some HDRI attempts from Reeds Gap State Park this summer. These were processed with 1 RAW file, so they are a bit noisey:

ReedsGapStream1 by nate.follmer, on Flickr

ReedsGapStream2 by nate.follmer, on Flickr

ReedsGapStream3 by nate.follmer, on Flickr

[soccplayer07]

I like 1 and 3 the best. what program did you use?

Can I ask why you used 1 shot instead of at least 3?

[J Francho]

Hooray Photomatix!!!!

[NateFollmer]

Well I use PhotoMatix as J said haha

and I didn't really think I was going to be processing these via Photomatix to make an HDRI Image, so I didn't shoot the 3 images haha (I usually do 5 for outdoor shots to get more range, especially if it's very sunny out).

J that shot rules I need to get out and do more stream shots, especially the long exposure ones!

[J Francho]

Thanks man.  Many winter trout come from that stream....

[NateFollmer]

I need to start fishing more remote locations. All the places I try and take photos of are beside roads and houses LOL "Look at that beautiful stream... with the tanker truck in the background!"

[J Francho]

That is actually right in a subdivision's back yards.

[NateFollmer]

Must be nice! I have to walk across the street, through McDonalds packing lot, down over a steep hill and over some train tracks to get to the nearest creek

[J Francho]

Not my subdivision, LOL.  Its about a mile hike from the parking location.  You have to use the stream as your route, since its part of an easement.  You can't simply cut through the yards, but as long as you use the stream, you're kosher.

[NateFollmer]

LOL That's what I love about creeks and streams, people get mad because you are 'on their property' BUT YOU AREN'T!

[J Francho]

It helps if you know there's an easement. Then you can remind them that they are getting a tax break for allowing me to fish the stream. I don't get any friction though.  I don't leave a mess, try to clean up others' messes, and make friendly smalltalk with the landowners.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

It helps if you know there's an easement. Then you can remind them that they are getting a tax break for allowing me to fish the stream. I don't get any friction though. I don't leave a mess, try to clean up others' messes, and make friendly smalltalk with the landowners.

I make fresh sushi rolls on their rear patios. I use the fish that I just shot with my bow and then dispatched with a quick bite to the back of the head.

I experience no friction as well.   ;D

[NateFollmer]

It helps if you know there's an easement. Then you can remind them that they are getting a tax break for allowing me to fish the stream. I don't get any friction though. I don't leave a mess, try to clean up others' messes, and make friendly smalltalk with the landowners.

I make fresh sushi rolls on their rear patios. I use the fish that I just shot with my bow and then dispatched with a quick bite to the back of the head.

I experience no friction as well. ;D

LOL Do you take the piece along too?

J, most people are awesome around here and don't care if you walk on their land as long as you ask first. There's a spot I want to hit where Honey Creek comes out of a cave and it's a huge freakin' hole. I bet there's some giants in that area, but I can never catch the owners when they are home I'm about to write them a letter LOL

[SPEEDBEAD.]

It helps if you know there's an easement. Then you can remind them that they are getting a tax break for allowing me to fish the stream. I don't get any friction though. I don't leave a mess, try to clean up others' messes, and make friendly smalltalk with the landowners.

I make fresh sushi rolls on their rear patios. I use the fish that I just shot with my bow and then dispatched with a quick bite to the back of the head.

I experience no friction as well. ;D

LOL Do you take the piece along too?

J, most people are awesome around here and don't care if you walk on their land as long as you ask first. There's a spot I want to hit where Honey Creek comes out of a cave and it's a huge freakin' hole. I bet there's some giants in that area, but I can never catch the owners when they are home I'm about to write them a letter LOL

Much like the America Express slogan, I never leave home without it.  ;D

[J Francho]

Off your meds again?   ;D ;D ;D ;D

[J Francho]

[NateFollmer]

You get some snow? We got a dusting here, but it's gone already.

[J Francho]

That's from last year, but yeah, its been snowing since last Friday. I'll try to get a pic of it, but we've already had about two feet.

[NateFollmer]

I just want 1 good snow, then it take stop for the rest of winter I like the stuff just once (makes for awesome photos), then after that its just work!

[J Francho]

Sure does....

[J Francho]

3-5"?  A little on the low side, LOL.

[fourbizz]

14lb 11 oz Lahontan Cutthroat. Not a sea run fish. I didnt catch it unfortunately.

[J Francho]

The release shot shows off how massive that big boy really is.

So, is that a huge native rainbow, or are you on steelhead water?