In last week’s Picture Parade it was mentioned that at some point I would share some of the sights of home.
Well today, all the photographs were taken here at home (that being Merlin, Southern Oregon). The motivation behind these photographs was learning the operation of a new camera that I recently treated myself with. That is turning out to be quite a task; the user manual is 510 pages long!
But in no particular order, here are a few pictures.
Brandy staying cool on the kitchen floor!
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Looking out to the East from the deck adjoining the house.
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Photo taken at 06:10 on the morning of the 25th July. That is Mount Sexton on the horizon and the view is towards the North-East, again taken from our deck. (I was playing with the exposure control on the camera.)
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Looking from the end of the deck towards the South down to where our stables are. Photo taken at 06:20 on the 28th shortly after I had put out feed for the deer that come most mornings.
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Taken at 06:10 on the 25th. This shows ‘Doris’ (the second) who has been sleeping under the trees overnight.
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Zoomed in a little closer to Doris and she looked up at me exactly when I took the photograph!
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Morning sky. Unusual to have cloudy skies at this time of the year. 06:20 on the 26th July.
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Our beautiful, gorgeous stag. He has been a regular visitor for the last two years. Taken at 06:10 on the 25th.
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Morning sky, with exposure adjustment, taken at 06:00 on the 25th July.
Can’t close without publicly thanking the wonderful photographic forum Ugly Hedgehog. With over 75,000 users it really is a superb place for all those interested in photography. The forum was invaluable in helping me decide what camera to purchase and, just as importantly, where to purchase it from.
Yes, it really is a wonderful place to live. Lots of work and don’t want to think about what happens when it becomes too much to handle but that doesn’t take away one jot the pleasure of the place. Early steps with the camera!
Beautiful photos Paul 🙂
You are living in an amazing place. Your manual for your camera sounds like a huge job to go through, maybe for a rainy day or two.
Thank you! Not sure what you mean by “quickly”!! It seems to be one of those times in life where the more that one learns the more that one realises you don’t know!
No, wasn’t familiar with it. I typically Google specific questions, or visit my favorite brand website forums. I poked around, it looked interesting but didn’t sign up.
In my case, I had such a specific set of questions that it made sense to sign up. Really pleased I did for the ongoing advice and support is wonderful.
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Paul – these pics are fabulous! So beautiful where you are. That made me miss being out west. You seem to be doing well with the camera.
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Yes, it really is a wonderful place to live. Lots of work and don’t want to think about what happens when it becomes too much to handle but that doesn’t take away one jot the pleasure of the place. Early steps with the camera!
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I really need to visit again & then possibly stay.
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Well if you can cope with dogs (and of course you can!!) and you need a base from which to explore this neck of the woods you know where to come!!
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Thanks, Paul! I appreciate that sincerely!
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Beautiful photos Paul 🙂
You are living in an amazing place. Your manual for your camera sounds like a huge job to go through, maybe for a rainy day or two.
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Thank you! Luckily, folks across at the Ugly Hedgehog forum are being very helpful. This old brain of mine isn’t as sharp as it used to be!
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Your Sunrise is stunning, as are the deer.. Wonderful to have them at the bottom of your garden. 🙂 Love sky watching too 🙂
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You do know the kettle is always on! 😀 Many thanks, Sue, for your kind words.
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Big smiles, and thank you Paul… Likewise to you and Jean if ever you are in Robin Hood Country xxx
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You can count on that! 😍
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Congrats on the beautiful photos. Well done. Clearly you’re catching on quickly with the new equipment. 📷
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Thank you! Not sure what you mean by “quickly”!! It seems to be one of those times in life where the more that one learns the more that one realises you don’t know!
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Even after years of having my big camera, I seem to learn something new all the time. Or at least that’s my goal. 😉
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Have you previously come across the forum Ugly Hedgehog (UHH)?
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No, wasn’t familiar with it. I typically Google specific questions, or visit my favorite brand website forums. I poked around, it looked interesting but didn’t sign up.
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In my case, I had such a specific set of questions that it made sense to sign up. Really pleased I did for the ongoing advice and support is wonderful.
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Info and advice is priceless!
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You and Jean live in a paradise. The photos are really good- Brandy and the deer are beautiful. If I may ask, what camera and lens were/are you using?
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I decided on a Nikon D750 from their FX series plus their 24-120 VR zoom lens. And thank you for your feedback.
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It’s a great camera.
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I believe so. Just a case of learning how to fully use it!
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What an Idyllic place to live! Lovely.
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Yes, it is rather special! 😎
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Great captures Paul! Enjoy experimenting and practicing 💕
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I will, Val, you can depend on that! 😍
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