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Sathya > Spooky side of the Crystal Clear Crater Lake
Crater Lake probably has inspired hundreds of people. One can say no place else on earth is such pure deep lake, sooo blue, sheer surrounding cliffs of around two thousand feet high combined with a violent volcanic past. It definitely is a place of immeasurable beauty but did u know there is a spooky side to the place. 

That particular day or rather evening, the sun was setting just behind my back. I was not aware that it was full moon and that the moon rise coincided with the sunset. I was happy to see the moon, just I was about to leave. Deciding get some shots, set up the tripod to capture the moon. The shades from the twilight were extraordinarily bright and the blue lake was pretty much under spooky pinkish blanket. For a moment I was able to get a glimpse of the eerie and spooky side of the lake, that not many people are aware of ....

Happy Halloween :)

P.S: The tree trunk was enhanced to highlight the texture, age and details and the moon was slightly enlarged, but the colors were as is from the scene !
Sathya > Salt Creek Falls, Oregon
Oregon is blessed with so many many waterfalls. Still at 286 feet, Salt Creek is definitely one of the most impressive. Located at Hwy 58 around 20 miles east of Oakridge, it is easily accessible. The view point is just 20 feet from the parking, but it is well worth to take the hike down to the base of the falls. There are many views along the canyon rim as you hike down, but I still liked this view from the top. Though the scale of the falls is not very prominent in this view, I dig how this showcases the falls along with her landscape. One could just watch the fog play hide and seek - all day. The cool breeze of the enduring autumn fog along with a hint of falls colors added to the grandeur.
Sathya > Time travel, secret teleporting experiments, area 51 – do u believe in them ? It is all real. They might deny, but it does exist. As I was shooting by the river at a small coastal town, little did I know that the it was all part of an large experimental set up at the size of a cyclotron. Just standing in midst of the unknown was surreal. The gleam of light blinded me - as whatever it was – vanished into thin air. Not sure if it reappeared in the past , future or in a parallel universe. Luckily, I was able to document it all with this shot  ;-)

Or may be it was just a patrol boat - with such a powerful light that I have never seen before - that spoiled my long exposure :)

Camera : Canon 7D 
Lens : Canon 10-22 mm 
Filter : 3 Stop ND Filter 
ISO 100 : 12 mm : f3.5 : 65 sec
Sathya > Twilight Colors at Crater Lake
The collapse of the Mount Mazama around 7,700 years ago, led to the formation of the crater which is now famously known as the Crater Lake. If I had to encapsulate Crater lake in a single frame this would be it. The crater, the volcanic remains on the rim, wizard island, serene lake, the gnarled tree showing age – love it all. The sunset was behind me, but the twilight colors and its reflections on the lake was just mesmerizing. After couple of different composition ended up with this panorama of two horizontal shots. Thought the pseudo square composition would lend well to the scene. I loved this off road spot so much that I ended up spending the reminder of the evening out there :) Though this is not the classical cliché shot with deep blue colors of crater lake, something keeps pulling me back to this. How do u like it ?!!!
Sathya > Vidae Waterfall, Crater Lake National Park
It is the deep blue water that comes to mind when you think of Crater Lake, definitely not waterfalls. But the Crater Lake National Park does house one of the prettiest of them all – Vidae Waterfall. Access to the waterfalls cannot be any more easier - just drive, hop out , enjoy the falls ! Yes, is located along the rim drive, on the south east side of the lake, right off the road [just before the Phantom ship overlook when you are driving anti clockwise around the lake]. It is a fun place to hike up to the water, just be cautious of the loose stones. The cascading of the water in multiple levels and the wild flowers definitely makes even more beautiful.
Sathya > Harvest Moon at Crater Lake
Camping out in the wilderness - it is such a cozy feeling, as I was lazing in the comfort of the sleeping bag with the pre dawn temperatures of 2oC. I was in no mood of getting out. Oh my, I was real glad I did push myself out eventually. Already short of time, I was driving a bit crazy to locate a spot for the sun rise along the rim of Crater Lake. To my left, glanced the reddish glow between the trees. My initial thoughts was -forest fire – as there was an high alert warning for the same. I stopped the car right on the middle of the road and set the tripod to get this shot. Luckily there was no car traffic to bother me, at the time of the hour :) I present to you The harvest Moon setting over the horizon, at the Crater Lake National Park Area. 

The Harvest Moon is usually the first full moon after the first frost or it is the full moon closest to Mabon. As MSN quoted, the harvest moon was extremely photogenic. Actually I was not even aware of the Harvest Moon until I read this article today. Now I know why the moon was so bold and red ! The Harvest moon appears larger and brighter due to its low position in the horizon, during the rise and set. The colors of this special moon – that yellow, gold and red is more an impact of the earth on the moon, than actually being a change in the moon. Autumn (Harvest) is the season when the focus is on the harvest of what has been worked on all year. Appreciation for what one had & has. As I enjoyed this scene, it definitely was a moment of contemplation ... 

This shot is directly from the camera with no post processing. I would have liked a closer crop, but did not do any processing, to highlight the colors as it existed. Where were u over the weekend, did u get a chance to enjoy the Harvest moon in person ?!

Camera : Canon 7D
Lens : Tamron 18-270mm
Filter : None
ISO 320 : 155 mm : f5.6 : 0.7 sec
Sathya > Sunset at Cape Perpetua
Couple of weeks back, I went capture the ruggedness of Thor’s well at Oregon Coast, but ended up with this. The tide was so low, that there was absolutely no water activity in the rocky terrain near the shore. But it did help scout and access the area and plan for the subsequent high tide shoot. Though it was a pretty clear sky with no clouds or drama, was presented with this crisp sunset as I was hiking back to the parking lot. There is something magical about silhouettes, right !
Sathya > Condensed in Time
It was a fun drive up Mt St Helens over the weekend. I was rooting for the sunset and there was some good light. But the highlight of the trip definitely was the milky way - suspended over St Helens. As we watched the stars drift across, the distant light on the horizon, lit up the clouds from beneath. It was ethereal. 

I have tried to capture that feeling and moment in time. Nothing in this shot was created in Photoshop, It was all there – the stars, the clouds, the distant light and Mt St Helens. This is a composite of 60 shots each with an exposure of 30 seconds. One of the intermediate shots was processed to highlight the milky way; others were processed to highlight the star trail. I present to you ‘Condensed in Time’ - Approximately 30 minutes from that night, condensed into a single shot for you to enjoy. Hope u like it !
Sathya > Rise of The Blue Moon
Blue Moon is term for the second full moon in any given month. The phrase ‘once in a blue moon’ is supposed to indicate a rare event – thought the blue moon sighting is actually once or more in around 3 years. And no - the blue moon is no where near blue. Actually it was having a more warm yellowish glow as it was rising behind the Mt Hood.

This shot was from Jonsrud view point at Sandy, Oregon during the blue moon of Aug 31,2012.  Photographing the moon at times can be quiet intimidating. U might be tempted to treat it as night photography. the moon being a source of light can appear just as a white blob if not exposed properly. If you are planning to shoot just the moon, then a long zoom and couple of tips could get your started. Shooting it along with the landscape required a bit of planning. The moon slated to rise just 30 mins prior sunset, created a very conducive and magical light. The beautiful colors were just as such and created by the alpine glow of the setting sun on the opposite side. 

This shot required some pre work ; being at the right place and at the right time made all the difference. The Photographer's Ephemeris (TPE) available for both desktop (requires Adobe AIR) and mobile greatly helped in finalizing the shooting spot and the location / time of the moon rise across the horizon. Enjoy the blue moon as it rises :)

P.S: This was taken from the same spot from where this sunrise was shot, wow how much of a difference light can make !
Sathya > Twilight Colors of Sunset
It was one of the strongest & vivid sunset that I witnessed recently. 

Twilight - the time of day between light and darkness, whether that’s just after sunset, or just before sunrise – is one of the best times to enjoy natures splashing of colors. The light from the sky appears diffused and often pinkish. The sun’s rays from below the horizon are scattered by atmosphere and clouds to create the colors of twilight. Of course the location and the season also plays intricately into the effect. I am loving these Oregon summer sunsets, just after the afternoon thunderstorms –  the ones that are so rare, the ones that have the potential to burst into a million shades or just blend out flat into the horizon.
Sathya > Myrtle Falls adorning the Majestic Mt Rainier
One weekend - 2.5 days, 500 miles of drive, 5 miles of hiking, one national park, camping in the woods, sleeping under the stars, one broken car charger, one dead mobile by end of 1st day, one dead camera by 2nd - a memorable visit to Mt. Rainier National Park. As I’m going thru and processing the images, wanted to share a happy summer shot from the trip. 

This week is a classical view of Mt Rainier along with Myrtle falls, from the heart of paradise area. My initial plans was to reach the spot for sunrise which did not work out. Actually it was so overcast and misty that the visibility was literally less than 2 feet during the early morning. By the time I reached the trail head it was around noon and the sun had decided to smile. I was glad to have hiked up to this sweet spot. The scattered clouds helped diffuse the light well enough to capture the moment – with the silky flow and even a small rainbow. The processing on this RAW shot was minimal (Lightroom) - decreased a bit of exposure, increased clarity and added a little vignette to focus on the falls. Feel free to share with the links below if u like the shot :)

Incase you are interested with the details (not sure how many would be!)
Camera : Canon 7D
Lens : Tamron 18-270mm
Filter : Circular Polarizer + 3 stop Neutral Density Filter
ISO 100 : 18 mm : f22 : 0.3 sec
Sathya > Shooting Star(s) & the Moon, the Venus, the Jupiter etc.
Sleeping under the stars is an experience unto itself. In addition, being away from the city lights takes on a whole new level of fun when you start taking star pictures :) In expectations of capturing a moment of Presides Meteor shower, headed to Trillium lake over the weekend. Overall the meteor shower was pretty elusive than expected, always managing to put a show where the camera was not pointed. As the night was passing by I was worried that the moon rise (around 1:30 AM) might reduce the possibility of meteor sighting. But was pretty surprised when everything just lined up just (around 3:30 AM) – the Venus, the Moon and the Jupiter – and a meteor was even adorning the scene !
Sathya > Winter Wonderland
Mt Rainer receives so much snowfall thru the year that u can enjoy such a spectacular winter scenery even in July. This was shot when I got a chance to drive up last month. My plans of getting a reflection shot with Mt Rainer during sunrise did not go well with so much snow at Tipsoo Lake. But as I drove up just a mile ahead, was treated with this wonderful scene. The snow probably had melted by now. Couldn't wait to get back again this month to enjoy some wildflowers and summer hikes. Have you been to Mt Rainer National Park, what is your favorite spot ?!!!
Sathya > Seattle is a lively city especially for photographers – located adjacent to water, hills all around, lovely skyline, beautiful S-curve leading to the heart of the downtown area. Love the way how it comes alive at night. Here is one of the scène for your to enjoy. You can get this view from around Dr Jose P Rizal Bridge. Check here for other shots from Seattle.
Sathya > Getting all pumped for the London Olympics ! 

This week shot is from a quick stop over at London from the recent past. In this photo you can see the London Eye (left, obviously :) ) in its full glory and the Palace of Westminster + Clock Tower (right). This was shot from the Millennium Bridge as we were enjoy the a leisurely walk in the cool night’s breeze. Though I was not there long enough to take a ride in the eye, the memories from the short visits to downtown is enough to pull me back there. May be sometime in future !

Taken with a Canon 7D + 18mm, 20.0s at f/8.0, ISO 100.
Getting all pumped for the London Olympics !

This week shot is from a quick stop over at London from the recent past. In this photo you can see the London Eye (left, obviously :) ) in its full glory and the Palace of Westminster + Clock Tower (right). This was shot from the Millennium Bridge as we were enjoy the a leisurely walk in the cool night’s breeze. Though I was not there long enough to take a ride in the eye, the memories from the short visits to downtown is enough to pull me back there. May be sometime in future !

Taken with a Canon 7D + 18mm, 20.0s at f/8.0, ISO 100.
Sathya > Getting all pumped for the London Olympics ! 

This week shot is from a quick stop over at London from the recent past. In this photo you can see the London Eye (left, obviously :) ) in its full glory and the Palace of Westminster + Clock Tower (right). This was shot from the Millennium Bridge as we were enjoy the a leisurely walk in the cool night’s breeze. Though I was not there long enough to take a ride in the eye, the memories from the short visits to downtown is enough to pull me back there. May be sometime in future !

Taken with a Canon 7D + 18mm, 20.0s at f/8.0, ISO 100.
Getting all pumped for the London Olympics !

This week shot is from a quick stop over at London from the recent past. In this photo you can see the London Eye (left, obviously :) ) in its full glory and the Palace of Westminster + Clock Tower (right). This was shot from the Millennium Bridge as we were enjoy the a leisurely walk in the cool night’s breeze. Though I was not there long enough to take a ride in the eye, the memories from the short visits to downtown is enough to pull me back there. May be sometime in future !

Taken with a Canon 7D + 18mm, 20.0s at f/8.0, ISO 100.
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