In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.–Albert Camus
One night this week, I was starting to cook dinner and happened to look out the window of our apartment.
Grand Rapids Skyline at Sunset, January 2015
I grabbed my Canon and took a series of shots with my 17 to 70 mm Sigma lens. The bracketed images were processed with Photomatix.
What a treat this sunset is during the grayish days of winter. It is a reminder of the heat and the promise of summer.
To see more entries for this week’s challenge, click on the links below:
https://forestwoodfolkart.wordpress.com/2015/01/31/weekly-photo-challenge-depth/
https://timwolversonphotos.wordpress.com/2015/01/30/depth-and-corrugation/
https://sarazancotti.wordpress.com/2015/01/30/wpc-depth/
https://bythebriny.wordpress.com/2015/01/30/first/
https://pipafineart.wordpress.com/2015/01/30/life-in-a-bottle-abstract-photography/
https://ileanapartenie.wordpress.com/2015/01/30/weekly-photo-challenge-depth/
Categories: Photography
Marvelous sweeping cityscape…
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Thanks, Sally! It was a real treat this week during these gloomy cold days!
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I love it Patti! The colors are beautiful and there’s so much detail. I also have a Sigma but it’s a fixed 15mm prime (f/2.8). I bought it 15mm on purpose since Canon’s 60 & 70D’s have a 1.6x crop factor, to get a real wide look I thought I had to go even lower (15mm), but to tell you the truth, both 15 & 17mm are pretty much the same. The 15mm will give you just a very tiny bit of more of barrel distortion. I was also torn between buying the Canon 10-22 zoom but it’s expensive and one rarely uses it because it’s too wide. I love this image!
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Thanks, Maria! I am always debating about my “next” lens. The 10 to 22 could be really interesting, given the type of shots you take. Do you have a 100 mm? I’ve been debating about whether to get one. I have a 70mm to 300 zoom, so maybe I can use that?? Not sure. I do love the prime lenses.
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Now, I’d rather stay with the macros. I have the old Canon version of the Macro f/2.8 (now there’s an L version which is pricey), so I’m keeping that one, and a 60mm macro Canon f/2.8 which is an old lens which is smaller to carry and it’s sharp. I always debated whether to get that 10 to 22 wide angle zoom, but I’m not into landscapes anymore, plus I have the Sigma 15mm. I like the L quality Canon lenses but they are too pricey, and the one I currently have is the 70-200 Canon f/4 L zoom lens, which I only use for flowers. There’s the 70-200 Canon f/2.8 L but it’s extremely pricey and heavy. I guess for now I will stay with what I have. The 100mm Canon f/2.8 prime is both a macro and a portrait lens. The more pricey 100mm L version is supposed to be weatherproof and improved, but I’m not getting it.
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The Canon L versions are the white ones and they are pricey because they are supposed to be weatherproof,
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Wow! What a great capture. Love the angle and lighting, just fab!
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Thanks, Traveller! I was so happy to look up and grab my camera!
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Terrific image and that sky! Most dramatic-
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Thanks so much, Little Dogs! It was a fantastic sunset after days of gray weather. I appreciate hearing from you!–Patti
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Patti, this is a stunning photo. Depth is there, surrounded by beauty.
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Thanks so much, Lucile. I’ll stop by and take a look at your photos too!-Patti
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Dramatic and beautiful. Which floor are you on?
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Hi Ninano. Thanks! We’re on the 27th floor. We love have the expansive view of the river. Do you live in a highrise or a “low rise?” –Patti
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What a stunning photo!
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Hi Colline. Thanks so much! The view out the window today is snow, snow, snow! I’m sure you have the same in Canada.–Patti
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Gorgeous photo, wowee! I love seeing a photo with a lens I don’t have. I’m hoping to get healthy enough to invest in a new lens but don’t know what suits me best. Really like the one you used.
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Thanks, Apple Pie! I think it all depends on what type of photography you like to do. The 17 to 70mm is a good travel lens. Good for general use, as well as wide angle shots and close ups. But if you prefer a telephoto lens or macro lens, you’d pick a different one. I am “building” a kit of different types of lenses for different purposes. I hope you can travel soon!
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Wow, spectacular capture, Patti! Love the rich colors of the sky.
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Hi Amy. Many thanks! That’s what struck me too. The colors were gorgeous. It’s our reward for days and days of gray, cold weather this winter! Is it cold where you are too?–Patti
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This is such a grand image! It hasn’t been cold in Texas, only have had a few days that dropped down to 30F. We had some rain this weekend, lovely. 🙂 Hope you are enjoying the weekend, Patti.
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Great shot!
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Hi Elaine! Many thanks! Every once in a while I get lucky!! 🙂
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Beautiful cityscape.
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Thanks so much, Jane! I’m so glad you stopped by my site! Your shots are intriguing as well.–Patti
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I love that quote and a breathtaking image!! What a great view you have!!
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Hi Dune Mouse! Thanks. We do have a lovely view of the river and skyline. I feel like we’re in a plane, coming in for a landing! We’ve had so many gray winter days that I really appreciated this sunset. Thanks so much for stopping by and adding your thoughts!–Patti
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Hey, Likeitiz—thanks for the ping!–Patti
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Thanks for the pingback, Bohemian!–Patti
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May I ask what model Canon you used? I may be shopping for a new one soon.
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