Greg Molyneux Photography

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Greg Molyneux’s latest photographs and words presented in reverse chronological order.

  • What lies beyond?

    A silhouette self-portrait of Greg Molyneux watching a late Fall sunrise
    What lies beyond — 14mm | f/8 | ISO 100 | EXP 1/6

    Get back to where you once belong

    I once was a blogger and now I blog again—only this time with photographs.

    I’d say for the past month or so I’ve been putting slightly more than a passing thought to having my own website once again. In a past life moonlighting as a web designer, I did a lot of blog and design works with friends. We had a blast. Our digital couch moved from Atlas Editorials to Babeled to Nuclear Fissionary; my friends and I took our passions, opinions, and occasional sarcasm to the blogs. It is now that I take my photographs to this space.

    Starting back with my 365 photo project (366 as it was a Leap Year) that began on January 1, 2012, I’ve embarked on a most unexpected journey. A trek that has taken me from beleaguered photographic neophyte, to a serviceable photog with a passion for landscape and macro photography. Of late, wide angle work has really captured my interest and gets the bulk of my attention—this site should somewhat reflect that addiction. But who knows how my photographic interests will evolve from here?

    The plan for now is to post various photographs to this site offering insights and explanations into what my mind is seeing. Photography has moved and relaxed me, and I hope you can find a small piece of solace to enjoy while you visit.

  • Fury at the Hellforge

    A landscape photograph of a fierce sunset to the south of Great Bay Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey
    Fury at the Hellforge — 14mm | f/8 | ISO 100 | EXP 1/10

    I’ve already mentioned the perilous battery life occurring during this shoot; flashing red lights, double rainbows, and with this included, what amounted to two great shots. It was an embarrassment of riches this day that would have left me angry with myself had my battery expired.

  • Somewhere

    Photograph of a double rainbow that formed opposite the setting sun on Great Bay Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor Township
    Somewhere — 14mm | f/8 | ISO 100 | EXP 1/3

    Seldom have a rolled the dice with a minimally charged battery. As a photographer with a habit of shooting sans CF card, I figure the least I can do to bolster my workflow is ensure my battery is charged. Just not on this day.

    The skies were filled with some ominous clouds this day and sunset shooting seemed a must. Instead of my go-to Dock Road spot, I took a bit of a longer drive to Great Bay Boulevard. The extra gas paid off. As I was shooting an incredible sunset casting deep blues and fierce purples my battery indicator began flashing. Red. Pause. Red. Pause. Breathe. Pause. Red. Pause.

    It was then that I turned around. And yeah, this happened. With my battery on its last and my heart pounding, I spun my camera’s tripod mount, framed my shot, and exposed. I was able to rifle off the shots I need and come up with this picture. Other than a touch of sharpening, this color is straight out of camera—I’ve yet to see the natural light so pink. What an awesome day.

  • Kicking Around on a Piece of Ground in your Home Town

    Low key black and white macro photography of a Small Blue butterfly resting on a hydrangea leaf
    Kicking Around on a Piece of Ground in your Home Town — 100mm | f/8 | ISO 400 | EXP 1/320

    I remember photographing this Small Blue butterfly like it was yesterday. She made for the most patient of subjects, giving me a solid five minutes to position, hone in and shoot. I intentionally underexposed for a low key effect, and then in post processing with Sliver Efex Pro 2 I bumped up the brightness on the Small Blue to give her the visual weight she deserves.

    The show is all about this here butterfly.

  • Off on the Edge

    Macro photography of a purple peony backdropped by rich bokeh
    Off on the Edge — 100mm | f/4 | ISO 400 | EXP 1/640

    Macro photography of a purple peony backdropped by rich bokeh. In hindsight I’d go back and crop off the top 10% of this photograph to tighten the overall image. I’d probably roll with the 2:1 ratio.

  • Cluster One

    An overhead top down macro photograph of a cleome center just as the flower prepares to bud. The cross processed purple hues lend a calming effect to the imagery.
    Cluster One — 100mm | f/4 | ISO 100 | EXP 1/400

    Update:Thanks to Barb for identifying this flower as a Cleome.

    Looking for some audience help with this one. I have several of these flowers growing wild amongst the stones in my path to the backyard. They put off a strong odor with a hint of skunk, but arrange themselves in the most wonderful spiral array.

    Bonus points to the first person who gets the song reference.

  • The Space Between

    Macro photography of Echinacea—Purple Coneflower
    The Space Between — 100mm | f/4 | ISO 200 | EXP 1/640

    Macro work has ignited an admiration of flora. My property, once owned by my parents, is lush with plant life. My own personal garden incubated my burgeoning photography skills all throughout 2012. This Spring I hope to dive back in for some more serious macro photography.

  • And Suddenly you Find Yourself

    And Suddenly you Find Yourself

    A photograph of late day sunlight pierces a snow covered wooded trail meandering through the thicket.
    And Suddenly you Find Yourself — 14mm | f/8 | ISO 100 | EXP 1/160

    I love snow—there’s just no other way to say it. Now that photography has emerged as my latest passion I’ll look to bring together snow and shooting as often as nature allows.

    Two weeks ago, while exploring the trail at the Ballanger Creek Habitat Enhancement Site with friends, the unsullied trail was coming alive with the fading of the afternoon sun. As I came around one final bend, I stopped short, crouched down, and knew I found my shot.

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  • Beyond the Gray Sky

    An HDR sunset of Antoinetta's Restaurant on Cedar Run Dock Road in Manahawkin, NJ. While grays and blues set the tone of this seascape, the fire lit sunset in the distance elevates the drama with strong reds and pinks.
    Beyond the Gray Sky — 14mm | f/8 | ISO 100 | 7 Bracketed Exposures

    A cool November sky is set ablaze behind Antoinetta’s Restaurant on Cedar Run Dock Road in Manahawkin, NJ. Long has Dock Road been a treaded stomping grounds—long before the days I ever had designs on photography. Now I get to explore this wonderful vista in exciting new ways behind the lens.