. Jalbum 8.1 slides/loading_cannon1.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:09 -0700 The reenactment folks, dressed in vintage clothes, load the cannon at the Tucson Presidio. Tinted black and white adds to the vintage look. The reenactment folks, dressed in vintage clothes, load the cannon at the Tucson Presidio. Tinted black and white adds to the vintage look. slides/loading_cannon1.jpg slides/cannon1.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:09 -0700 There is a hole in the top of the cannon they fill with gun powder, that, when lit, burns down and lights the main charge. Here that little bit of primer power has just ignited. Tucson Presidio. There is a hole in the top of the cannon they fill with gun powder, that, when lit, burns down and lights the main charge. Here that little bit of primer power has just ignited. Tucson Presidio. slides/cannon1.jpg slides/cannon2.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:09 -0700 They have built a reproduction of the old Presidio San Augustine in downtown Tucson. Every couple of weeks they put on a show with cannon firing and vintage clothes, etc. Here I caught the cannon fire. They have built a reproduction of the old Presidio San Augustine in downtown Tucson. Every couple of weeks they put on a show with cannon firing and vintage clothes, etc. Here I caught the cannon fire. slides/cannon2.jpg slides/muskets.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:09 -0700 Fortunately, the muskets they were firing at the Tucson Presidio did not contain musket balls, just gunpowder and wadding. Fortunately, the muskets they were firing at the Tucson Presidio did not contain musket balls, just gunpowder and wadding. slides/muskets.jpg slides/thors_hammer.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:09 -0700 One of the various rock formations in Heart of Rocks in Chirichaua. I was fortunate that the sky was somewhat interesting. I find black and white is often best for this type of subject. One of the various rock formations in Heart of Rocks in Chirichaua. I was fortunate that the sky was somewhat interesting. I find black and white is often best for this type of subject. slides/thors_hammer.jpg slides/chirichaua1.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:09 -0700 There are a lot of interesting rocks in Chirichaua National Monument. I liked the clouds so I silhouetted this one against the sky. There are a lot of interesting rocks in Chirichaua National Monument. I liked the clouds so I silhouetted this one against the sky. slides/chirichaua1.jpg slides/chirichaua_view.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:09 -0700 I enjoyed the view from the Heart of Rocks trail the day I was in Chirichaua National Monument. Again, rocks look good in black and white. I enjoyed the view from the Heart of Rocks trail the day I was in Chirichaua National Monument. Again, rocks look good in black and white. slides/chirichaua_view.jpg slides/rocks1_cochise.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:09 -0700 Again, I was attempting to emphasize the rock texture and form at Cochise Stronghold. Again, I was attempting to emphasize the rock texture and form at Cochise Stronghold. slides/rocks1_cochise.jpg slides/rock_cochise.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:09 -0700 Some of the rocks along the trail at Cochise Stronghold had interesting forms and textures. Conveying the feeling that I had when I took the photograph required some manipulation of brightness levels and sharpness. Again, a dark sky adds drama to the scene. Some of the rocks along the trail at Cochise Stronghold had interesting forms and textures. Conveying the feeling that I had when I took the photograph required some manipulation of brightness levels and sharpness. Again, a dark sky adds drama to the scene. slides/rock_cochise.jpg slides/rocks_photographer.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:09 -0700 Late in the day, I found that the image I wanted could not be taken without casting a shadow into the frame so I decided to take advantage of the problem. I switched to black and white and darkened the sky to emphasize the form and texture of the rocks and trees. Late in the day, I found that the image I wanted could not be taken without casting a shadow into the frame so I decided to take advantage of the problem. I switched to black and white and darkened the sky to emphasize the form and texture of the rocks and trees. slides/rocks_photographer.jpg slides/floor_reflection.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:09 -0700 I've always liked the texture of the floor and walls inside Tumacacori. This was an experiment combining multiple exposures for a high dynamic range subject. I've always liked the texture of the floor and walls inside Tumacacori. This was an experiment combining multiple exposures for a high dynamic range subject. slides/floor_reflection.jpg slides/dome_tumacacori_high_key.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:09 -0700 And experiment with "high key" photography. There were some stains on the bricks and stucco that, along with the wooden cross on top of the dome would only have detail if the image was overexposed deliberately. And experiment with "high key" photography. There were some stains on the bricks and stucco that, along with the wooden cross on top of the dome would only have detail if the image was overexposed deliberately. slides/dome_tumacacori_high_key.jpg slides/bapistry_stairs_tumacacori.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:09 -0700 These stairs lead up from the bapistry in Tumacacori. There was a gate across them so I don't know what is up there (probably goes up to the bell tower). These stairs lead up from the bapistry in Tumacacori. There was a gate across them so I don't know what is up there (probably goes up to the bell tower). slides/bapistry_stairs_tumacacori.jpg slides/interior_detail_tumacacori.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:09 -0700 Another high dynamic range experiment inside the Tumacacori church. I like the various textures in the stucco, adobe, bricks, and wooden beams. Another high dynamic range experiment inside the Tumacacori church. I like the various textures in the stucco, adobe, bricks, and wooden beams. slides/interior_detail_tumacacori.jpg slides/pots.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:09 -0700 These clay pots were in one of the walled areas out behind the church at Tumacacori. These clay pots were in one of the walled areas out behind the church at Tumacacori. slides/pots.jpg