The Emerald City

A couple of weeks ago I was in Seattle for a photography workshop with the incredible Bambi Cantrell. I learned loads with her about working with people and making more flattering portraits of all kinds of people. It was really cool.

But I've got to say that the best part of the four days was doing photo walks and meetups with other photogs from Seattle, including the Seattle SMUG. I made lots of new friends, and met up with previous acquaintances. One of the nights we headed up the hill to the base of what I swear was Wayne Manor and made this picture.

They call Seattle "The Emerald City" (that's from the Wizard of Oz, people), hence this first image. And sticking with the Wizard of Oz theme, let's see it in color as well (seriously, go watch the movie; bring Pink Floyd along if you have to...).

Nikon D7000, 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 lens @28mm, f/18, 30s, ISO 200.

Nikon D7000, 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 lens @28mm, f/18, 30s, ISO 200.

Golden

Nikon D700,  70-200mm f/2.8 VR lens @82mm,  f/8.0, 1/400s, ISO 400.

It's the anniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike at Promontory Point, west of Brigham City. The Cache Valley Photographers headed over to check it out, and it was well worth the beautiful drive out there. I highly recommend checking it out--especially if you have a train crazy kiddo in your household.

The volunteers are all extremely friendly and really make the day worthwhile. I'm told they do this every Saturday, and you can find more info at the Golden Spike National Historic Site.

Nikon D700, 50mm f/1.4 lens, f/2.2, 1/3200.

Nikon D700, 70-200mm f/2.8 VR lens @98mm, f/5.0, 1/250s, ISO 400

Nikon D700,  70-200mm f/2.8 VR lens @ 155mm, f/8.0, 1/500s, ISO 640