close iframe icon
approved icon santanasweetland avatar
santanasweetland
Looking_Up
Banner

Looking_Up



behind the lens badge
cameraCanon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

settings Aperture f/9.0 ISO 100 Shutter 1/200 

upload_dateMar, 2013

Views

678

Likes

Awards

Featured
Featured
Staff Favorite
Peer Award
djalmaarmelin Tudorof davidjprosser keithart billmartin_2615 ileanaandreagmezgavinoser NancyFlemingPhotography +43
Superb Composition
MichelleTricker antsykes ChristinaFreak davidbasson Rosley middle72 ChrisHPhotos +30
Absolute Masterpiece
CarolCanonGirl joemerritt PetraDraha pietnel Lann555 judylvolk fatjonhoxha +6
Top Choice
Schnapps_Photographer Myndcaster LORA_Valent kerryannehall AntonioMarchetti gary88 gaylecrosby +5
Outstanding Creativity
mikesuarezphotos daydreamsbymary0710 sarahdawn karanvir caitlynlyles hrvojejoetopic hrtralte +2
Magnificent Capture
Shutterbugshirley51 astewart Echidna-Images
All Star
bobfromm
Superior Skill
Amideinello

Top Ranks

The Swag ProjectTop 10 rank
The Swag ProjectTop 10 rank week 1
ViewBug Photography AwardsTop 10 rank
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 3Top 10 rank
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 3Top 10 rank week 2
View more
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 3Top 10 rank week 1
Covers Photo Contest Vol 38Top 30 rank
Covers Photo Contest Vol 38Top 20 rank week 1
Fields and Forests Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Fields and Forests Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Social Exposure Photo Contest Vol 7Top 10 rank
Social Exposure Photo Contest Vol 7Top 10 rank week 1
Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 2Top 30 rank
Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 2Top 30 rank week 1
Monthly Pro Vol 27 Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Monthly Pro Vol 27 Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 2
Monthly Pro Vol 27 Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Clash Of The Lites Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Clash Of The Lites Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Clash Of The Lites Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1

Categories

1 Comment |
judylvolk
 
judylvolk April 04, 2015
You are a FANTASTIC photographer, and I am honored that you want to follow me.

Submitted to Photo Contests

Tags

#sky #trees #lookingup
See all

Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo on a hiking trail in Huntsville, Ontario Canada.

Time

I started my hike around noon and when I arrived at this collection of trees it was 1:44 pm. I looked up, and because it was already October, I was pleasantly surprised to still see some green on the branches mixed in with the yellows, oranges, and reds.

Lighting

To be honest, this was a scene that I just stumbled across and I was lucky to have some clouds covering the harsh sunlight but still have that magnificent blue sky showing itself.

Equipment

I used a Conon EOS Rebel XSi with the standard 18-55mm lens. I did not use a tripod or the flash.

Inspiration

I recall hearing a woodpecker and so I looked up to find it and instead I found this view. With that blue sky contrasting almost all the orange in the photo I wanted to capture the beauty. Although I did not end up finding and photographing the woodpecker, I was very happy to find this beauty hiding right above my head.

Editing

I did not do any editing to this photograph.

In my camera bag

I always have my camera, of course, which has switched from the Canon to a Nikon D60. I'm only an amateur photographer so I really only carry that, the standard 18-55mm lens that came with it, a 55-200mm lens and extra batteries and memory cards.

Feedback

Always look around you from every angle possible. Lay on the ground and see what it's like from down there. Climb a tree stump or tree and see what the same area looks like from above. Just don't forget to look up or you could pass up scenery like this one :)

See more amazing photos, follow santanasweetland

User photo
It’s your time to shine! ☀️

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Already a member? Log In

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, and acknowledge you've read our Privacy Policy Notice.