Thursday, November 29, 2018

Searching for Clouds

This past weekend I took my granddaughter over to the local park for a bike ride (no trip out to the desert this weekend). I noticed it was a nice blue sky day with some big, puffy white clouds. So I put the telephoto lens on my camera and off we went. Usually I have my trusty 16-35mm wide angle lens on my camera, but I wanted to try something different and get some "close up" cloud shots. Also, there are some great views from the park if you take the time to hike up the hill, and I thought the telephoto might come in handy.
I'm pretty sure some of what we are seeing in the above shot is the Port of Long Beach, with some of the cranes used to offload containers from the ships being visible. That's about 20 miles away (as the crow flies) from where I was standing when I took this shot (400mm focal length). The faint hills in the background are probably Palos Verdes. On a really clear day, I can see Catalina Island, which would be about 40 miles.

A lot of the big puffy clouds had already disappeared.  My plans for capturing dramatic cloud shots were literally floating away! The above shot is about the best the sky had to offer, so I remembered the photographer's mantra about staying flexible and look for the opportunities as they present themselves.

So, switching gears....





I'm really fortunate that Lilly doesn't mind posing for grandpa. Even Mr. Bunny seemed to be happy to pose for a photo!

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45 comments:

  1. Liz A.November 29, 2018 at 2:02 PM

    That sky wasn't a bad shot. Nice and dramatic.

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  2. Carol @Comfort Spring StationNovember 29, 2018 at 2:27 PM

    Looks like a great day at the park and I love the lens too

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  3. carol l mckennaNovember 29, 2018 at 2:31 PM

    Wonderful sky and cloud shots ~ Your grand daughter is beautiful and your photography is awesome ~ Love that bunny rabbit shot!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka ( A Creative Harbor)

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  4. William KendallNovember 29, 2018 at 3:09 PM

    Lilly is a very patient photo subject! Wonderful captures.

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  5. Magical Mystical TeacherNovember 29, 2018 at 3:50 PM

    Family times are great, aren't they?

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  6. BillNovember 29, 2018 at 4:00 PM

    Wonderful photos. The light really shines nicely on your grand daughter.

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  7. IngerNovember 29, 2018 at 4:36 PM

    I will take your grand daughter over the clouds any time!

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  8. Bill November 29, 2018 at 4:49 PM

    The shot of Lily on the ground is superb-- a wonderful portrait!

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  9. AlNovember 29, 2018 at 4:54 PM

    Nice shots. Sometimes it's fun to take just one lens and see what you can make with it - I've been known to take my 50mm f/1.4 or ultrawide fisheye on occasion.

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  10. Nanda kumarNovember 29, 2018 at 5:39 PM

    I too like clouds during evening. They have a story to tell

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  11. rupam sarmaNovember 29, 2018 at 8:09 PM

    So beautiful pics.
    Greetings.

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  12. Lady FiNovember 29, 2018 at 9:57 PM

    Such joyful shots!

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  13. EshaNovember 29, 2018 at 9:58 PM

    Beautiful photos! I guess chilling out with the family is the best way to relax, especially with such a cute granddaughter! Soft fluffy clouds are so soothing to the eye. Happy clicking! Enjoy your weekend. :)

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  14. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"November 29, 2018 at 11:54 PM

    "Bows and flows of angel hair" was how Joni Mitchell described clouds - though I see you've taken your own angel along.

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  15. Billy Blue EyesNovember 30, 2018 at 1:43 AM

    Just got a new 400 tamron lens, must try it out like that. Nothing like cloud watching and I missed getting a doozy of a Rainbow yesterday. Your granddaughter is growing into a stunning little girl, she will break hearts I can see

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  16. s.cNovember 30, 2018 at 2:05 AM

    Great shots again and your granddaughter will be a heartbreaker in the future. Indeed beautiful pics again.

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  17. Jan K. alias AfanjaNovember 30, 2018 at 2:33 AM

    I like your sky shots, Peter, but the first shot of Lilly is absolutely wonderful.

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  18. eileeninmdNovember 30, 2018 at 4:32 AM

    Hello, Adorable photos of your granddaughter. The sky and clouds are beautiful. Love the cute bunny too. Happy Friday, enjoy your day and weekend!

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  19. WayneNovember 30, 2018 at 4:55 AM

    Lilly is getting big!

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  20. LeaNovember 30, 2018 at 6:24 AM

    I like the pretty grove of trees, and the next shot is a great portrait of your granddaughter!
    Cute bunny rabbit, too!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  21. Photos by StanNovember 30, 2018 at 6:36 AM

    Viva the telephoto lens!! Your granddaughter is a charmer.

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  22. NokeNovember 30, 2018 at 6:40 AM

    Schöne Bilder auch von der kleinen Prizessin.

    Noke

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  23. Linda W.November 30, 2018 at 7:51 AM

    Your granddaughter is cute!

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  24. trav4adventuresNovember 30, 2018 at 9:33 AM

    I took the 5 year old granddaughter to our local park Wednesday. She climbed and swung on... EVERYTHING. Apparently I wore her out because she fell asleep on her bathroom floor instead of having a bath that night! Score: Nana 1, Miss Ellie 0

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  25. CloudiaNovember 30, 2018 at 10:05 AM

    Awesome portrait among your fantastic landscapes!

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  26. AmyNovember 30, 2018 at 11:20 AM

    You got some good shots there, did the rabbit sit there for long?

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  27. DawnNovember 30, 2018 at 2:07 PM

    If I read all the comments I am sure someone must have said how beautiful your granddaughter is. What a joy to spend it with her under such a beautiful sky!

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  28. KBNovember 30, 2018 at 5:19 PM

    I love the shot of her in mid walk

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  29. peppylady (Dora)November 30, 2018 at 8:08 PM

    A Bunny oh how cute.
    Coffee is on

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  30. Small City ScenesNovember 30, 2018 at 9:33 PM

    All beautiful shots and what a lovely grand-daughter but the one of the trees really got to me.
    I am a cloud lover too
    MB

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  31. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 1, 2018 at 5:05 AM

    Every shot a gem but the shots of gorgeous Lilly are outstanding, she's like a little angel with her halo of light..

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  32. Penelope Potty SnooperDecember 1, 2018 at 5:24 AM

    Well you did get some cloud after all! I agree with you that clouds make the sky more interesting with their shapes and colour

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  33. Nancy ChanDecember 1, 2018 at 6:58 AM

    Great photos! You are blessed to have your grand daughter and bunny posing for your camera.

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  34. Share my GardenDecember 1, 2018 at 7:15 AM

    So glad you switched gears to capture such lovely natural photos of childhood - ones to treasure. A beautiful young girl who will be grown up before you know it!

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  35. Sharon WagnerDecember 2, 2018 at 7:57 AM

    You captured beautiful photos of Lilly. Both posed and natural. Ones to cherish. I'll look forward to your next desert adventure!

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  36. Yogi♪♪♪December 2, 2018 at 8:38 AM

    You are true photoblogger, if what you want to shoot is not available you take photos of what you can. Beautiful pics of granddaughter. I have a niece, 3 years old, who absolutely refuses to have her photo taken.

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  37. AnnieDecember 2, 2018 at 5:51 PM

    Lilly is so cute!
    I see a unicorn in one of the cloud photos. Lovely photos all the time from you. Thanks

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  38. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 4, 2018 at 5:46 AM

    That pretty blue dress just adds to her cuteness! Great pics! I started a hiking series this week. Hope you can join me for some Florida hikes!

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  39. Author R. Mac WheelerDecember 4, 2018 at 5:58 AM

    you have the most bootiful posers around!

    ♥

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  40. SharonDecember 4, 2018 at 7:12 AM

    What a wonderful set of photos! Your granddaughter is a perfect model. That close-up of her is beautiful. I love the cluster of trees and the clouds.

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  41. RevrunnerDecember 5, 2018 at 5:40 PM

    Yes, a wonderful set of photos. I agree.

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  42. CynthiaDecember 6, 2018 at 11:41 AM

    What a cute hiking partner you have. And way more photogenic than the clouds!

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  43. AngieDecember 6, 2018 at 5:59 PM

    Flexibility is the name of the game! Lilly is an adorable model … I like the shots when she is not looking at the camera.

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  44. Meditations in MotionDecember 7, 2018 at 5:44 PM

    Oh, gorgeous desert pictures! But the prettiest ones are of Lily! :)

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  45. Klara SDecember 16, 2018 at 6:03 AM

    Definetely photo #5. Stunning. I'd would call it: 'Childhood'. Congrats.

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