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FollowA focus stacked 32bit HDR file toned in Camera Raw
A focus stacked 32bit HDR file toned in Camera Raw
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Robb
April 16, 2015
many have come, few have captured such..was there a break in the clouds?, no matter...central highlight absolutley magnificent
MaryAnne306
April 16, 2015
Great timing for a gorgeous capture of a stunning vista. Congratulations on being featured.
Chillbrook
June 09, 2015
Wonderful depth in this image! I look forward to seeing much more of your work! :-)
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was created from the Tunnel View Overlook in Yosemite National Park. It is a view of some of the most iconic natural features in Yosemite Valley including El Capitan and Bridal Veil Falls. According to the National Park Service website the lookout was constructed in 1933. It is located on the road between Yosemite Valley and the town of Wawona.Time
This photo was created on May 7, 2014 at around 4:00 in the afternoon. We entered into the park from the west entrance and were on our way to our accommodations in Wawona. Everyone in the car was tired as we had been driving most of the day but I managed to convince them to stop. I am glad we did.Lighting
When we first stopped the lighting was rather flat. I decided to shoot anyway mostly out of excitement for finally being in this amazing place. Once I got my tripod set up there was a slight break in the clouds which illuminated some of the granite with a little more dynamic light.Equipment
This was shot with my Canon 6D with a 24-105 F4 L lens. The camera was supported on an Induro CT114 Tripod and Induro BHL Ballhead. I also used a Hoodman Hoodloupe for live view focus adjustments.Inspiration
This has to be one of the more photographed locations in the United States. As such I cannot say it is the most original composition in the world. I did look through multiple books about Ansel Adams' Yosemite Photography so I did draw inspiration from him.Editing
My main concerns with this photo were controlling the dynamic range and the depth of field. This is a focus stacked 32 bit HDR file tuned in camera raw. There were three sets of three exposures. Each set of three exposures for the highlights and shadows were taken with different focus points from near to far. Each set of three exposures was combined using Photoshop CC 32 bit HDR function and tuned with camera raw. The resulting three images were then blended in Photoshop using the focus stacking function. This was likely more technical than was necessary but it was a fun and technical exercise.In my camera bag
Much of my photography is done while hiking. I absolutely love my Mindshift Rotation 180 panorama backpack with a filter hive. It is usually filled with this: - Canon 6D - Canon EF 24-105 F4L - Canon EF 50 F1.4 - Canon EF 70-300 - Canon trigger release - Circular Polarizer Filter - Circular 10 stop ND filter - Pro Grey Square Filter Holder - Assortment of Square GND and ND filters - Small 5-in-1 reflector - Yongnuo 568EXII Speedlight - Canon 430EXII Speedlight - Yongnuo YN633C triggers - Induro CT114 TripodFeedback
My advice in general about photography is never assume you cannot make a photograph because of a perception of poor lighting or weather. Obviously these factors play a huge role in landscape photography but I would contend you can make good photos anytime and you can occasionally make a great portfolio type photo even in what would be consider less than ideal conditions. You never really know what you will get unless you get out and shoot.