FINALLY! Emerging from Winter to Explore Spring in the City

Featured Photos:

These photos feature Veils and Textures from the Botanical, Illumination, and the Olde World Collections. I often select just a few veils and/or textures in order to keep a consistent look for a collection of photos.

This first series of three photos were taken around a historic church in downtown Boise by the State Capitol. I was drawn to the bright vibrant wood gothic arch doorway and the sweet little tree filled with beautiful pink blossoms.

Nikon D850 | 24-70mm lens at 50mm | f/11 | 1/160 sec | ISO 200

This sweet little vine caught my eye. I love the contrast between rough stone and delicate life.

Nikon D850 | 24-70mm lens at 70mm | f/2.8 | 1/160 sec | ISO 200

This quickly became one of my favorite shots from the adventure! Again, I was drawn to the contrast between natural beauty and that beauty created by man. Also, in this current political climate, there’s something about this photo that fills me with hope.

Nikon D850 | 24-70mm lens at 70mm | f/2.8 | 1/800 sec | ISO 200

Next, we ventured across the street to the Carnegie Library where we were met with a much different atmosphere… that of neglect and loneliness. In this next series of three photos, I wanted to capture the contrast between elegant traditional architecture and the result of the ravages of time.

Nikon D850 | 24-70mm lens at 42mm | f/2.8 | 1/250 sec | ISO 250

This was a fun photograph to put together. I captured two separate exposures; one for the exterior of the window, and the second for the inside woodwork. I took each exposure into Photoshop and manually blended the two together to create this peek into the past.

Nikon D850 | 24-70mm lens at 70mm | 2 Exposures Blended in Photoshop

As I mention in the video, I came back a few days later to capture this photo. The position of the sun on the day of filming was creating a challenge, so I opted for a better sky. One that was more overcast, adding to the melancholy mood I wanted to capture.

Nikon D850 | 14-24mm lens at 14mm | f/11 | 1/100 sec | ISO 800

Boise has its fair share of modern structures as well, and continues to add more as the years pass. This is a well-known building, aptly-named The Hall of Mirrors. I love the simplicity here.

Nikon D850 | 24-70mm lens at 70mm | f/2.8 | 1/1600 sec | ISO 200

Next, we move on to the historic county courthouse, inspired by ancient Egyptian Architecture in the Art Deco style. This is truly a unique structure, and one I hope remains for years to come.

Nikon D850 | 24-70mm lens at 28mm | f/11 | 1/400 sec | ISO 320

Lastly, in our collection of city architecture, is the State Capitol building. I love how the formation of clouds feel like it’s framing the building, adding to its grand stature.

Nikon D850 | 24-70mm lens at 24mm | f/11 | 1/250 sec | ISO 200

A photo adventure featuring city architecture wouldn’t be complete without an overall shot showing the beautiful Boise cityscape. I found the perfect opportunity to practice the focus stacking technique, and I love how it adds depth to this image!

Nikon D850 | 24-70mm lens at 62mm | 6 Images Focus Stacked in Photoshop

What a surprise! After photographing the previous cityscape, I turned around to see this gorgeous vista behind me. I couldn’t contain my excitement! This is why I live where I live!

Nikon D850 | 24-70mm lens at 30mm | 3 Images Focus Stacked in Photoshop

What’s Up Next?

Get ready, because in the next video we’re hitting the road! We’ll be exploring a couple of waterfalls and some beautiful landscapes in SW Idaho. So stay tuned, a lot of exciting things in the works!

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