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A focus stacked 32bit HDR file toned in Camera Raw

A focus stacked 32bit HDR file toned in Camera Raw
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cameraCanon EOS 6D

settings Aperture f/16.0 ISO 100 Shutter 1/13 

upload_dateSep, 2014

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27 Comments |
SnowbunnyPhotography Platinum
 
SnowbunnyPhotography March 23, 2015
Wow! This is breathtaking! :-o
snowdon PRO
 
snowdon April 15, 2015
Beautiful image, congratulations on your feature
Remraf
 
Remraf April 16, 2015
Great shot!
AlanJakarta
 
AlanJakarta April 16, 2015
Smashing shot. Congratulations on being Featured.
akhtarkhan
 
akhtarkhan April 16, 2015
Very nice, great view, great capture. congrats on the feature.
davidharris518
 
davidharris518 April 16, 2015
Congrats on being featured.
davidrelph Platinum
 
davidrelph April 16, 2015
Nice depth in this image
PattyTuggle
 
PattyTuggle April 16, 2015
So Beautiful! Just gorgeous :) Congrats on the feature!
tetvet PRO+
 
tetvet April 16, 2015
beautiful landscape, congrats,looks familiar, where is this?
djensen
 
djensen April 16, 2015
Beautiful image…congrats on the feature!
debhall Platinum
 
debhall April 16, 2015
Congrats on your feature...well deserved!
thomaszakowski
 
thomaszakowski April 16, 2015
awesome capture, congrats
Robb PRO+
 
Robb April 16, 2015
many have come, few have captured such..was there a break in the clouds?, no matter...central highlight absolutley magnificent
kkat Platinum
 
kkat April 16, 2015
Magnificent Place. Where??? Congratulations!
MaryAnne306 PRO+
 
MaryAnne306 April 16, 2015
Great timing for a gorgeous capture of a stunning vista. Congratulations on being featured.
cevert
 
cevert April 16, 2015
Wow..beautiful! Congratulations :D
SusiStroud Platinum
 
SusiStroud April 16, 2015
It's Breathtaking. Beautiful capture. Congratulations.
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kathyk_abq April 16, 2015
Really lovely!
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 April 16, 2015
Speechless... congrats!! :)
tatiakh
 
tatiakh April 17, 2015
super !
russ1970
 
russ1970 April 24, 2015
Really stunning
CatherineElliott
 
CatherineElliott April 25, 2015
Awesome landscape
Chillbrook
 
Chillbrook June 09, 2015
Wonderful depth in this image! I look forward to seeing much more of your work! :-)
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DutchTouch August 08, 2015
Incredible light!
sws49er
 
sws49er August 09, 2015
Wow, beautiful shot!
helenperry
 
helenperry August 23, 2015
Beautiful photo of our beautiful world
David_Pavlich
 
David_Pavlich March 06, 2021
You know, this shot needs to be printed and displayed. Nicely done!

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#yosemite #Tunnel View #national parks
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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 Tripod

Feedback

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.

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