Robert Swanson's photos with the keyword: sky

Photographers on the Edge

20 Dec 2024 2 45
The same image which I had cropped for the famous Delicate Arch, Arches National Park, Utah. Here are the hikers/photogs who are standing on the edge of the mountain, watching (and shooting) the sunrise. The PIP shows the Arch itself. Image processed with GIMP.

Delicate Arch at Sunrise

19 Dec 2024 22 10 113
We did not hike up to Delicate Arch; the folks you see in the photo, did. We were at the viewpoint far down in the valley. Used the maximum telephoto with my Panasonic GX85. The rising sun has just touched 2/3's of the Arch. Some of the photographers on the mountain still have their tripods set up. Each moment was a different view, as the sun lit various parts of the scene. Image processed with GIMP. Oh yes, 600mm equivalent Panasonic zoom telephoto. There was a very nice log railing all around the viewpoint area, which I used as a "tripod".

Mission Ruins

13 Aug 2024 19 7 159
These are the walls of a mission located in San Antonio, Texas. We were fortunate to be taken on a private tour of the San Antonio area, with an emphasis on the missions. There were quite a number established during the earliest European settlement. This mission building is only part of the general facility, some of which is still standing and hosts regular worship. Image processed with GIMP.

Tower, Cheyenne Station

20 Jun 2024 6 2 170
Taken at the train station in downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Union Pacific operates near here, including the "steam shop" for the historic locomotives. The story is told that this station is positioned within the view just down the hill from the state capitol building. UP wanted the legislators of Wyoming to clearly see where the state's wealth was coming from. Image processed with GIMP.

Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone

26 May 2024 30 14 263
A different view from the previous. This was taken in September (no crowds, but iffy weather) right after a snowstorm. I used the L-Monochrome setting on the Panasonic GX85 (intended to match the rich monochrome style of the Leica). Image processed with GIMP.

Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone

26 May 2024 18 6 302
The weather was very dramatic when we visited Yellowstone in September. The best part was that the crowds had left. This is a view of Mammoth Hot Springs, taken with the Panasonic GX85 in "L-Monochrome" mode (intended to reproduce the Leica black and white experience). Square and monochrome, for the Sunday Challenge. Image processed with GIMP.

Inside Passage Reflection (H.A.N.W.E.)

17 May 2024 29 10 362
Taken during the long sunset as we sailed the Inside Passage from Alaska to British Columbia. Image Processed with GIMP.

Inside Passage (H.A.N.W.E.)

17 May 2024 6 367
Taken during the long sunset as we sailed the Inside Passage from Alaska to British Columbia. Image Processed with GIMP.

Park Fountains (HFF, H.A.N.W.E.)

17 Feb 2023 34 28 549
Taken in a lovely park along the MIssissippi River, in Muscatine, Iowa. This town is overshadowed by the "Quad Cities" nearby, but is worth a stop for itself. This park looks like a nice stop on a hot summer day. (The PiP shows more of the river front). Did you know that this was a major pearl button manufacturing town in the late 19th century? There is a statue in this park to the mussel fisherman of that time. Image taken with phone and processed into square format with GIMP. Using the square format allowed me to crop until there is some Rule of Thirds behavior present.

El Faralito Restaurant in El Rito, New Mexico (HBM…

10 Apr 2022 27 15 408
We were told about this place by some other folks at the RV park where we were staying. The small town of El Rito, New Mexico is pretty remote, but very interesting, and worth a visit. The highlight for us was enjoying a dinner at El Farolito. This tiny restaurant consistently wins statewide awards for their food. They were very friendly and welcoming. Image processed with GIMP.

Alcazaba, Malaga, Spain (Castillo de Gibralfaro)

23 Mar 2022 16 4 398
Fortress in Malaga, Spain. This is a square crop of one of the shots made during our visit. Image processed with GIMP.

Alcazaba, Malaga, Spain (HWW)

23 Mar 2022 10 2 308
Castillo de Gibralfaro in Malaga, Spain. Looking up from the park below, you can get a feeling for how difficult it would be to attack this fortress. Image processed with GIMP.

Wires in Pylos

11 Dec 2021 10 1 290
We had a very nice "wander" around the port in Pylos, Greece. Along the way, I saw this house, whose shutters offered their own colors with the blue sky. And, of course, wires. Image processed with GIMP.

Arizona Shadows (HFF)

10 Jul 2020 20 8 496
Right out of the phone. Everyone have a great Friday!

Sit and Enjoy the View (HBM)

09 Jun 2020 30 20 744
Taken on the beach near our house on Maui (1999-2008). After retirement, we often walked on the beach at sunrise. Someone had placed a bench for viewing. Image processed with GIMP.

St. Xavier del Bac, Tucson Arizona

08 Jun 2020 18 14 570
This is a remarkable church, and much photographed. If you are in or near Tucson, Arizona, be sure to visit. This is a "characterful building" for the Sunday Challenge. See: swansonphotos.com/arizona/xavier.html

Moon and Clouds as We Approached Sydney Harbor

13 May 2020 10 3 576
As our ship approached Sydney Harbor for a magnificent entry, I saw that the moon was playing with the clouds. This was taken with the Nikon D700, near the entrance to Sydney Harbor. More photos at: swansongrp.com/oz2016/sydney_entrance.html and swansongrp.com/P/p/night_narrative/index.html

Alcan Highway

08 May 2020 13 2 568
Taken along the "golden triangle" in Yukon. This is the famous AlCan Highway, built during WW II. This photo was taken in 2000, during our visit to Alaska and the surrounding area. Scanned from color print using GIMP.

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