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cameraCanon EOS REBEL T2i

settings Aperture f/10.0 ISO 200 Shutter 1/50 

upload_dateJan, 2015

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4 Comments |
PatChue
 
PatChue June 11, 2015
The bark of the trunk, sinewy and well-defined. The solitary bird, so tiny and insignificant. The greens amidst the blanket of snow. The burst of light burning gloriously - a spectacle akin to witnessing the Burning Bush. OMG!
FaithPhotography
 
FaithPhotography October 02, 2015
Wonderful!
brandydement
brandydement October 02, 2015
Thank you!
wendyzan
 
wendyzan November 06, 2015
Gorgeous! The capture of sunlight in this picture is stunning!
brandydement
brandydement November 09, 2015
Thank you!
Beegirl
 
Beegirl January 02, 2017
Very nice capture

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Behind The Lens

Location

This was taken at Colorado National Monument. I was headed back to my car, and glanced behind me to see this perfect shot.

Time

Very early morning, so I had that soft majestic lighting.

Lighting

Early morning light, the sun had just risen over the Grand Mesa in the distance, it was just superb.

Equipment

Canon T2i and the kit lens 18-55.

Inspiration

I took an early morning hike on Colorado National Monument, as I was heading back to my car, I glanced behind me and saw the sunlight peering through the pinyon tree. It was so beautiful, I stopped and did my best to capture the moment.

Editing

I use Lightroom to adjust highlights, shadows, contrast and make the colors pop.

In my camera bag

Canon and my favorite lens to use right now is the 24 mm pancake.

Feedback

Patience and willingness to get up before sunrise to capture that great lighting.

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