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2015-10 View of Wapta Falls from our Campsite



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Wapta Falls, Yoho National Park, BC.

Wapta Falls, Yoho National Park, BC.
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21 Comments | Report
YvonneJeaK PRO
 
YvonneJeaK February 14, 2016
Fabulous. Voted in the Divine Forests Photo Contest
AlgisKemezys PRO+
 
AlgisKemezys February 28, 2016
lets hear it for the marcshmellows and the fine place and time to enjoy them.
jimhelmick
 
jimhelmick February 28, 2016
Great photo and story. I hope that is a beer. LOL
lseven
 
lseven February 28, 2016
It looks like an Okanagon...yep beer. I thought that looked familiar so came to check location.
damonlarson
 
damonlarson March 01, 2016
I love that campsite. It's always been vacant when I roll up as well.
lindapersson
 
lindapersson March 07, 2016
Very compelling. I like it a lot! :-)
lizziemellis Platinum
 
lizziemellis March 24, 2016
A view to die for, fabulous composition:-)
EleventhAndQueensStudio
 
EleventhAndQueensStudio July 22, 2016
Fabulous view.
DebJay
 
DebJay July 23, 2016
I would love to be camping there with such a gorgeous view. Awesome photo!
tdor
 
tdor July 23, 2016
Nice comp, colors and scene!
KatnPat
 
KatnPat October 05, 2016
I love that view!
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 November 26, 2016
Love this... Absolutely love campin' シ
jettahlily008 Platinum
 
jettahlily008 December 30, 2016
Beautiful capture & composition!!! :)
adavies PRO+
 
adavies January 04, 2017
Great image...so cozy with that beautiful background! Really well done! :)
BrunoGiuseppe
 
BrunoGiuseppe January 26, 2017
Fantastic shot, love this moments!
FredericMONIN Platinum
 
FredericMONIN March 09, 2017
Superbe paysage et composition !!
ewatt PRO+
 
ewatt March 24, 2017
Thats the life no phones no people or cars just open space lovely picture
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markkrause July 03, 2017
Such a relaxing image! Wish I were there...
jlappen
 
jlappen October 29, 2017
Incredible photo!
susanjmacdonald
 
susanjmacdonald January 03, 2018
Looks so peaceful
kellymaddern
 
kellymaddern March 23, 2018
So beautiful
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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken at a remote campsite in the back roads of Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada. It is overlooking the famous 'Wapta Falls,' which we drove down to the following day to see it up close and take more photos.

Time

After we arrived at the campsite, set up our trailer, and had dinner, my partner built a fire for us to roast marshmallows. It was October 10, 2015, so the sun was going down early. I'd estimate it was approximately 7pm.

Lighting

It had been a cloudy day, but as the sun was going down, it lit up the mountain in a majestic way. The light on the mountain, the colour of the fire, and my partner's orange jacket all complemented each other and made for a great photo.

Equipment

I used a Nikon D3200, handheld, with a Tamron 10-24mm lens. I shoot in manual mode, so no flash was used.

Inspiration

Basically, I was in the right place at the right time. The lighting on the mountain, the fire, and my partner sitting in his camping chair with his cider in hand all made the scene inspiring to me.

Editing

I like to keep my photos as close to natural as possible. I made a few minor touch-ups in Lightroom, and the photo was ready.

In my camera bag

Along with my camera itself, I carry 10-24mm, 18-105mm, and 55-300mm lenses. I have UV filters on each lens, as well as polarizers and ND filters. I always carry cleaning cloths, a lens pen, and many spare batteries. I also carry a tripod with my bag for other conditions that may require one. I like to be well prepared.

Feedback

When shooting nature photographs in the mountains, you have to prepare for any condition at any time. No matter what your intentions are, nature has control of what you shoot...but you have control of how you shoot. That's why I love the challenge. I would encourage others to be prepared and bring extra lenses or filters, even if they don't think they will need them. Conditions change fast. I'd hate to lose a photo opportunity because I didn't bring the right gear!

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