UGA Arch in Fresh Snow

This was one of the most difficult photos I've had to shoot.  You can't really tell from the photo, but it was snowing sideways when I took it, so I had to keep wiping the snowflakes off my lens!  On top of that, countless groups of students were walking by taking pictures in front of the arch in the snow.  I also wish all of the lights behind the arch were the same color, but that was out of my control.  This arch can be found at the northern end of The University of Georgia campus, and has been there for years.  The rumor is that if freshmen walk under the arch they won't graduate.  That rumor has extended to include all students.  In fact, the cement that makes up the steps on the right side of the arch is more worn than is the cement leading up to the arch.

Body: Nikon D90
Lens: AF-S DX 18-105mm
Shutter: 2 sec
Aperture: f/9
Focal Length: 18mm

Photoshop Test

Here's my first attempt in photoshop.  I found that many of the options available weren't applicable to what I wanted (paint brush and stained glass type stuff), so I adjusted the colors a little bit.  I only spent a couple minutes on this, but I soon realized the impact that photoshop can have on one's photography.  I was able to bring out colors on the stone wall on the left that I didn't know were even there.  I think the moss growing on the top of it adds a nice touch.  I would gladly accept any feedback and any recommendations as to other things I might modify or change...



Below is how my original photo looked.  You'll notice it's the same as I posted earlier in my blog...

Athens Snow

I've been playing around with my new Nikon D90 i got for my birthday. It's been a lot of fun. The night before school was supposed to start, it snowed 5 1/2 inches of snow in Athens, GA. It was the largest snowstorm Georgia has seen since "the blizzard of '93".

My wife, Allison, and I decided to take a stroll through The University of Georgia campus...just to see it covered in white. As we finished our walk and headed across the street to Starbucks for a hot cocoa, I caught this view of the arch. I thought this scene captured the feel of downtown Athens, GA after 5 1/2 inches of snow the prior evening.