Farmington Sky

Nikon D-3, 24-70 f/2.8 lens, 1/4000 second @ f/6.3, -1.67 EV, ISO 200 

I have a favorite spot to go to after work if I'm driving from a project in Ogden to home.  It is in West Farmington.  Most of the bird shots I have taken for the past several months are within 5 miles of this location.  It is an incredible spot to watch a storm come in.  It is at waters edge and the view is unobstructed.  Tonight a real nifty storm came through and a line of cars showed up.  Like a drive-in theater we all rolled down our windows and watched the movie.  The wind was gusty and cool.  All the nearby birds were chattering.  Especially the yellow headed black bird.  They really have a lot to say.  A nest was out of site.  But often a black bird would fly into the rush and instantly the loud chirping of the young would begin.  Pelicans are still hanging around this area.  The man made Blue heron nests are within eyesight and the young are up stretching their wings as if to say the wind gusts create teaching moments for flight.  After about 20 minutes the clouds parted slightly and created the light streaks in the photo above.  Another opportunity for me to enjoy a few minutes of peace with nature.  INCREDIBLE!

Post shot in the dark room consisted of Black and White conversion in CS3.  Using the scales pushed the red, lowered yellow and pushed blue.  Sharpened with Nik Pro Sharpener software. Dodged about 3% in the water in front of the farm.  And dodged about 4% the buildings on the farm.