Summer is almost over

I took this shot a month ago, though today the view probably would have looked more or less the same. Indian Summer has lasted longer this year than any mid-Autumn I can remember. But, the weather is about to change. Tomorrow it’s going to rain. Saturday will be the first frosty morning in the inland valleys. Summer is almost over.

Old pilings in Tomales Bay

Lens: Canon EF-S 15-85mm at 32mm. 1/200 second at f/11, ISO 200.

Canon T2i on a warm afternoon at Tomales Bay.

Changing the weather

While waiting for the seasonal change from the month long Indian Summer we’re having in the SF Bay Area, I decided to change the appearance of the weather myself. The fog was indeed rolling in at the Golden Gate, but it was in contrast to a bright blue sky. I converted the image to black and white in Nik Silver Efex Pro, first tweaking the contrast and structure. I then added a white vignette to give the shot a vintage look as well as enhance the “weather effect” of the swirling fog.

Petaluma Bridge

Lens: Canon EF-S 15-85mm at 35mm. 1/400 second at f/11, ISO 200.

Canon T2i taking it to the bridge.