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A very early morning shot, of the full moon creeping down the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

A very early morning shot, of the full moon creeping down the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
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upload_dateNov, 2015

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dperrow November 29, 2015
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Awesome shot. How do you keep the moon from blowing out the lighting while keeping the foreground as sharp?
Great photo!

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Behind The Lens

Location

This image was taken in the town of Elkford, British Columbia, Canada. A title was given to the town as ' Wilderness Capital of British Columbia'. Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains, Elkford has much to offer for the outdoor enthusiast.

Time

Coming home from my work one early morning, I noticed the full moon approaching the mountains, and decided that I would venture out the next day in preparation for the shot. My wife and I got up the following morning in pursuit, with the objective in mind for proper settings and composition to capture the image. That morning was a nasty temperature of -28 Celsius. With bare hands and a thin jacket, I should have made preparations for myself, for I know what Canadian winters can be like. My wife called me a fool while she waited in the warm truck but appreciated the image i was able to capture.

Lighting

Knowing your camera and the settings for taking RAW images, you can use the available natural light to capture images such as this. A lot of practice and trial and error, makes for better lighting knowledge and how to utilize it best. Remember, in photography- light is everything.

Equipment

This shot was was taken using a tripod, with my trusty Canon 70D, and 18-200mm Tamron Lens. Oh, and my wife's truck to get me there.

Inspiration

My own imagination compelled me to take action on the opportunity giving for this landscape image. My family, friends and followers I have here in Viewbug certainly inspire my to seek and capture great images. I was once told, "A photographer may take up to 10,000 image shots to get that one million dollar shot". A figure of speech of course, but the comment coming from a top-notch professional photographer friend of mine, holds a lot of truth to me. Every once in a while an image will be taken, that stands out from all the rest. So, take many and you will find your million dollar shot to be proud of.

Editing

I use Adobe Lightroom CC for my image processing program. An absolute great program that I would recommend to anyone out there. But getting it right in camera first is always the most important. Expose for the hi-lights, and recover the shadows. Such as I did in this image.

In my camera bag

In my studio, I use the Canon 5D mark lll, and soft box continual lighting for great portraits. But when I'm out in the field looking for landscape and wildlife images, I take my Canon 70D, Tamron lenses ( 18-200mm and 600mm ), ND filter and a tripod.

Feedback

Best advice is to keep your eyes open. There is a whole world of amazing images to capture. You just have to be able to see them. It is more of a train of thought to oneself to see the many things that most don't pay attention to anymore. Life gets busy and complicated at times, and distractions can get in the way and leave you blind to whats around you. When you have your camera in hand, and decide that it is a good day or night for a shoot, leave the troubles and worries behind, and open your eyes to the peace in the world around you and you will find that 'Million Dollar image'.

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