I too struggled with the water and fog.  What I saw or think I saw was not what showed up on the photographs.  Tana

River Bend

I loved the fog on the river but found it difficult to photograph. Perhaps a filter would have helped. Rest of the park was a bust for me, especially since i took the long way around. jill

River Bend Park -- Skip Williams

A quick look at an image that I saw as I drove into the parking space. There was a ray of light that illuminated the tree and brightened the canoes and kayaks. The light changed dramatically right after this single shot.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-R66QtqW/0/80a2a7c5/XL/i-R66QtqW-XL.jpg

Hand held, braced against the car with a 105mm f2.8 telephoto lens, ISO 100 which is optimal for the camera sensor, 0.125s (1/8)

Here is another image with the second rack of boats. After taking a few from the boat ramp and down stream of most of you, I moved to the visitor center deck.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MvT6xc8/0/39dad6bc/XL/i-MvT6xc8-XL.jpg

Tripod! Lenshood! same 105 prime as above f4 0.1667s (1/60)

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HKM5T54/0/eff09305/XL/i-HKM5T54-XL.jpg

Same 105 prime after shifting my position a bit.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HKM5T54/0/eff09305/XL/i-HKM5T54-XL.jpg

(I hope I have finally figured out how to post the image on the blog page.)

-- skip

Great Falls, MD Outing

Sorry for late post on our GF morning trek. Will do better on River Bend. Thanks, jill

I had a lot fun scrambling around, although the drive out was unnerving.  The light was kind of not the best, I think - maybe a better afternoon spot?  Anyway, I played with the HDR feature on the camera for all but the last photo.

More here

Jim

Friday was a workout but I thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow photographers, the wonderfully fresh, cold air and the gorgeous scenery. Glad I wore my hiking boots.

I wasn't as pleased with my early morning photos and think either I didn't accurately focus or I focused on the wrong point. Many were very dark and not clear when brightened. One of the images attached falls into that category but is somewhat decent. The other two I am pleased with.

Looking forward to Friday and seeing everyone's images. Leslie

Good morning,
Enjoyed this mornings shoot. I am just learning how to post, Leslie gave me some hints so I hope this works. If not I will get more specific directions from Leslie.
These are from last weeks excursion.
Thank you for your patience.
Tana

https://photos.app.goo.gl/QluQamqem5LScLaR2