Trip to Walnut Canyon: August 2011

Sunday, August 14

I recently got a lens adapter that would allow me to put Dad's telephoto lens on my digital camera. I was anxious to try it out someplace close by before going on any major trip, and decided that Walnut Canyon would be ideal. I've been there before, but never took digital pictures.

Here is a shot with the 45 mm zoom lens that came with my camera:

Here is the same shot with the 200 mm telephoto lens:

The telephoto lens has a polarized filter which cuts some of the light-gathering capability. I should have only used it for shooting into the sun but I didn't think of that. Next time I'll know better.

The next two ruins were in the shade. I'll have to return sometime for an afternoon shot: