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I know it is December and time already for snow to fall but you see, in Texas we like to savor our season and tend to hang on to them for a little longer. I’m sure Texas doesn’t readily leap to your mind when you think of a glorious autumn with red trees along melancholic yellow pathways. no one ever drives down here to get a taste of the brilliant fall season but when one lives here, you got to make do with whatever you have. Especially when getting out of the state alone is equivalent of driving through five northeastern states.
The building I mentioned before is actually part of the privately-owned Research Park and is landscaped with an artificial creek and tree-lined pathways where townsfolk come to get their dogs loose. I have been eying this park ever since I have attended three classes in this building (getting a certificate in ArcGIS, you see). So thanks to the newly-acquired (ok! I know you know) Nikon D40 and hints of falls visible, Ash and I head out there one evening. We are blessed with an unusually pleasant and warm evening with only a nip in the air. Lots of people with their dogs going crazy and absolutely still air with an occasional whiff of breeze. As the evening progressed, the sky decided to flare up with bright reds and oranges (not the fruit). Texas is known for its brilliant skies and sunsets but this evening was extra-special as if it was making it worthwhile for us. The air was absolutely still at times which reflected the skies perfectly in the water presenting unique photo ops that I went crazy over.
More pictures after the jump. Click for larger view:
by Patrix | on Wednesday, December 5th, 2007 at 11:00 am | 
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December 5th, 2007 at 1:12 pm reply
i cant figure out my dSLR. Sometimes I feel adorama sold me a lemon. There is no RAW option for me to save images, whereas the manual constantly talk about it.
I did something and now my AutoFocus isnt Auto or Focus. Water bottles, leaves, tables and even my wife come out as blurred.
I have a standard pack dSLR Canon Rebel XTi 10.1MP.
somehow i have lost the ability to read manuals :-)
December 5th, 2007 at 1:58 pm reply
Hawkeye, I could have helped you changed the settings if it was a Nikon. anyway, I’m sure there is a general reset button to restore settings to its factory defaults. If the Canon is anything like Nikon then check if you have moved the tab to autofocus on the lens.
December 5th, 2007 at 3:28 pm reply
Wow! @pictures. At this rate you’ll have to start a photoblog soon!
December 5th, 2007 at 4:28 pm reply
Prasenjeet, thanks :) But nope, no photoblog as I’ve promised myself no more new blogs.
December 5th, 2007 at 6:59 pm reply
@Hawkeye: I have a rebel Xti - Yes, there is a RAW option. You have to go through 2 menus to reach there. And your autofocus switch must have turned on by mistake. its located on the side of the lens - if its on MF, well, you will see what you are.
@Patrix: Awesome Pics!! Esp the first one and the second. The second seems to be taken from a height of the tree and its reflection in the lake isnt it?
S
December 5th, 2007 at 7:17 pm reply
Supremus, thanks! Yup, it was taken from a bridge which overlooked a low hanging tree branch. I was taken by the clear reflection of the sky in the water. Glad I could capture it.
December 6th, 2007 at 12:13 am reply
Superb.. makes you wish Mumbai had more than just summer and rains as seasons.
December 6th, 2007 at 2:16 am reply
Very beautiful pictures !! I liked the way you’ve captured the different colours in each photo. Awesome !!
I didn’t like the last one though. And I don’t agree to your reply to Prasenjeet. Jahan itne blogs, wahan ek aur sahi. :D
December 6th, 2007 at 9:39 am reply
Bluespritte, thanks :) I too wish India or rather southern India had more seasons other than hot, rainy and hotter.
Cuckoo, Thanks :) As for the last photo, I was experimenting with the depth of field and a different perspective.
December 10th, 2007 at 3:55 pm reply
Supremus,
/* Hawkeye: I have a rebel Xti - Yes, there is a RAW option. You have to go through 2 menus to reach there. And your autofocus switch must have turned on by mistake. its located on the side of the lens - if its on MF, well, you will see what you are. */
It was in MF. I changed it. Thanks a ton dude. I am clicking away happily now.
Now I am off to find out how to jump to RAW menu.