Panorama-rama
This time of year creates some beautiful
opportunities for panorama photography. The light is
becoming longer and the trees are just beginning to
turn color. The Mississippi River in particular is a
good panorama subject in this area because there are
plenty of river bluffs to capture the wide expanse of
the river.
The photo above was captured at Buena Vista Park
above Alma, Wisconsin. It is a spectacular overlook.
The weather was borderline inclement, which creates
wonderful atmospheres for the camera lens.
This is a 4:1 print. Large format printing is ideal
for a very narrow print like this. In order to really
appreciate a print like this, it does require some
height to the image, which means it will grow very
wide, very fast. A 12" high print becomes a 48" wide
print. Add some mat (typically 3" all around) and
some moulding, the overall image is nearly 5 feet
wide. This is a 'high drama' image that demands
attention as soon as you walk into the room.