We Went Back . . . With Friends

When you find a great photo opportunity it gets even better when shared with friends!  So, five of us went to the Peralta Trailhead, a new spot for them and a great return for us!  We were disappointed in the light. It was cloudy, overcast and dull. We made the best of it and as the day progressed the sky became a bit more interesting.

We hope you enjoy the images.

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ISO 100, f/16, 1/50 at 35mm with Nikon D800 and 16-35mm Nikkor lens.

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ISO 200, f/11, 1/320 at 18mm with Canon Rebel XTi and Canon lens.

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ISO 400, f/11, at 15mm with Nikon D600 and 15mm Sigma fisheye. Processed as an HDR.

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ISO 200, f/8, 1/800 at 72mm with Canon Rebel T4i and 18-135mm Canon lens.

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ISO 200, f/13, 1/125 at 5mm with Canon Rebel XTi and Canon lens.

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ISO 200, f/16, at 15mm with Nikon D600 and 15mm Sigma fisheye. Processed as an HDR.

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ISO 400, f/5.8, 1/640 at 150mm with Canon Powershot SX40-HS.

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ISO 100, f/16, 1/50, at 35mm with Nikon D800 and 16/35mm Nikkor lens.

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ISO 400, f/11, 1/500, at 15mm with Nikon D600 and 15mm Sigma fisheye. Anyone keeping track of Tom's love of his fisheye lens?

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ISO 400, f/3.5, 1/250 with Canon EOS Rebel T4i and 50mm Canon lens.

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ISO 400, f/6.3, 1/1250 at 4mm with Canon Powershot SX40-HS.

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ISO 400, f/11, 1/640 at 18mm with Canon Rebel XTi with Canon lens.

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ISO 250, f/11, 1/500, at 15mm with Nikon D600 and 15mm Sigma fisheye.

There were puddles everywhere and some deep water holes in the road. There was a pond with a small spring along the trail that has not been there in our previous visits. This offered up a whole new photo opportunity.

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ISO 250, fl16, at 15mm with Nikon D600 and 15mm Sigma fisheye. Processed as an HDR.

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ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/1000 at 30mm with Canon Rebel XTi with Canon lens.

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ISO 400, f/11, at 27mm with Nikon D600 and 24-70mm Nikkor lens. Processed as an HDR. (No, that is not a typo . . . . it really is not a fisheye).

Every trip is full of surprises. This was my favorite one on this trip.

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ISO 400, f/10, 1/400 at 50mm with Nikon Df and 50mm Nikkor prime lens.

We had so much fun. There were so many wonderful photo opportunities and photos taken. We left many behind.

But, we will be back! When you can drive into this . . . with ohs and ahs and wows . . . how could you not go back.

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ISO 200, f/8, 1/400 at 55mm with Canon EOS Rebel T4i and Canon 55-250mm lens.

Thanks for sharing.