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Reflections #3

Pond reflections at sunset.

Pond reflections at sunset.
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Canon EOS 60D

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 100 Shutter 1/60

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May, 2014

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Amazing shot buddy. Great composition! I it nearby you?

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Location

At an overnight camp, outside of Gympie, Queensland, Australia. Wondering around as the sun was setting looking for those special parts that make the scene interesting. Because the watercourse has attracted a wide variety of birds, they tend to separate at sundown to their own nesting grounds. What caught my attention was a pair of ducks feeding at the edge, there must have been a good food source, as they were very active.

Time

Approximately 6.30 in the evening. Having the sun set reflecting across the water, the colour variations in the background all added to the scenes appeal.

Lighting

Having the sun setting in an image it is a fine line between 'Yes' and 'too late'. Practice can help, it is all about timing. A few extra shots can help to build confidence in knowing what to look for. Try and set an image in your mind of when is the moment you wish to capture. As the sun lowers your range of choice is fast diminishing, this when the colour play can occur the quickest. Remember there are 2 sunsets, the 2nd occurring approximately 20 minutes after the first. When the sun drops below the horizon. This is when this image was taken. You need cloud cover to generate the colour reflection.

Equipment

Canon 450D, 55-250mm kit lens. Handheld. Being a landscape type scene, no flash was used. Just the natural light nature provided. Having the flock of birds off to the left, helped to balance out the colour balance.

Inspiration

The shape of the water course, added to that the colour reflection of the sunset. Also the flock of birds, which set off the reflection across the water. A pair of ducks were feeding, middle left. Ripples coming from their activity can be seen breaking up the surface reflection. Watching this activity, I realised the light play on the water was changing, so quickly got in position to capture this shot. I try and capture images that lead the eye, so when looking at the image your follows through the scene. As the scene changed colour it was easy to see that this water scene had a different appeal than a river or lake.

Editing

Some basic colour saturation adjustment, small amount of sharpening. Aside from that the rest was captured in camera.

In my camera bag

Canon 450D, 50mm lens, 18-55 kit lens, 55-250mm kit lens, 70-200mmL Lens, Muse Lensbaby, polarizing filters to suit. tripod.

Feedback

Look at the scene, work out what appeals, what can you include to increase the appeal. If not then by adjusting your position will leaving a portion improve the appeal. Use the colour show to your advantage as much as possible. Activity in the image needs to add a dimension of interest, rather than confuse the viewers eye. Compose the view so the viewer wants to see it all, "did I miss anything?" If wildlife is included do your best not to disturb their environment, it will show in their appearance. Do your best to make the image look as natural as possible, leads to more visual appeal. Have fun with what you do!

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Reflections #3

Pond reflections at sunset.

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