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HDR Falls

Canon EOS 60D

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Aperture f/14.0 ISO 100 Shutter 13/10

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Sep, 2013

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Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was taken in Thika, Kenya at Fourteen falls. The falls are 14 in number, hence the name and are a great sight to behold.

Time

Just as sunset was approaching, I managed to set up my tripod for the shot. it was my first time practising bracketing and I was so interested in getting things right. Actually thus was the last shot i took for the day as it was getting darker and we didn't want to get caught up in the dark because of lack of familiarity with the area and of course security. Although it was a bit rushed, I ended up liking the result!

Lighting

The sun was just about to go into hiding and it wasn't as magical as the ones I've seen before but it was perfect light for the shot as it wasn't too harsh for exposures. Fantastic light at around 5 to 6 p.m!

Equipment

This was shot on a Canon 60D at 22mm with a kit lens and a tripod attached to it for stability.

Inspiration

I was pushed by my friend Rahim Kara who was actually the one who came up with the idea of visiting the falls with a few other friends. I had never photographed a waterfall before and the images I had seen all over the internet pushed me to shoot this. I was pleased with the result.

Editing

Yes. Landscape photography requires attention to detail and capturing the essence of the moment. For this, I used Adobe Camera Raw to edit the 3 raw files that I used in shooting. One for the foreground, middle ground and the sky. White balance was at auto but later tweaked it with the aim of going for the blues. Sharpness and clarity were also boosted later in Lightroom 5

In my camera bag

I'm not really an equipment guy but with me I have a Canon 60D with either my 50mm prime lens or my kit lens which comes in handy. I always have an 8GB SD card and a pack of ND Filters.

Feedback

Waterfall;s provide very unique and powerful moments. Water has different motion and each shot is different in its own way. Fast shutter speeds capture rapid movements and can often be used to show the power of the water flow. For this kind of image, slow shutter speeds are the best. Say 1/8th to even 10 seconds depending on the light or even what you want to achieve. My aim was to create a still and silent mood and I believe the desired effect was achieved.

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