Sunday, August 2, 2009

Carlsbad Formation

I generally have not had much luck photographing in caves - not that I've had that many opportunities! It seems to me like a very specialized type of photography akin to shooting underwater. Most of the photos I took at Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico in June suffered from exposure issues or were just generally flat or uninteresting. On this particular shot however I did like the way the colors came out and the separation between the subject and the back of the cave.

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4 comments:

  1. Barry ArmerAugust 4, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Nice hunk of mud! :-)

    I've had about the same luck with photography in caves as you have. If I ever go into another cave (doubtful) I think I'll leave my camera in the car! :-)

    Cheers!
    Barry

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  2. Larry J. PatrickAugust 4, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Second the motion.

    Every photo that I have ever taken in a cave has been somewhat of a disappointment to me.

    I think we should all attend a "Taking Your Best Cave Photos" seminar.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 7, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    I also took a trip to Carlsbad Caverns a couple of weeks ago and came away with nothing but a centipede picture. I feel like I am in good company.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 7, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    That last anonymous comment should have had my name on it!

    Bob Dempsey

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