I originally planned to end this series’ first month with a photo from Trey Ratcliff—and a different selection than the one chosen. But yesterday, he blogged about returning from Antarctica, which compelled me to change up. I suppose waiting for a fresh batch of pics would be sensible, but I want to alert you as they start coming. Consider self-titled “Walking to Glacier Isobel”, shot on May 3, 2014, as a preview of what to expect. Trey will totally delight you if you give him opportunity.
His website, “Stuck in Customs” is a bit adventure photography blog and part learning lab. Trey teaches visitors about shooting—with words and pictures. Knowledge is the greatest gift, and this American relocated to New Zealand gives much. He is a HDR (High Dynamic Range) guru.
Glacier Isobel is in New Zealand, which is why I say it foreshadows what Trey shot in Antarctica. He writes about the trip:
Not too long after I landed, I went to camp out on the mainland of Antarctica in the Dry Valleys, where countless glaciers spill into the old land. One day, I did a hike away from camp across the wild bits and came up to the face of the Howard Glacier here. I was able to walk right up and touch it. It absolutely towered over me, silent and white and great.
He provides a photo of the glacier, which would be today’s feature if posted to Flickr rather than his blog. Do follow his adventure. I certainly will.
Trey shoots full-frame the way it should be—from a modern mirrorless compact, with manual controls aplenty. Right now, that’s the Sony A7R. I caress the camera every time I visit my local Sony store. The digicam is out of my price range and skillset, but the A7R captures seemingly magical moments in the right hands.
Trey shot today’s selection with the camera and FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS lens. Photo vitals: f/10, ISO 100, 1/320 sec, 24mm.
Photo Credit: Trey Ratcliff