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Summit Lookout

We were the only ones up on the sea to sky summit as we looked out over and beyond the mountains as the sun gave off a golden glow....
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We were the only ones up on the sea to sky summit as we looked out over and beyond the mountains as the sun gave off a golden glow.
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NIKON D5100

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in Squamish, BC at the Sea to Sky Summit. It can be reached by gondola but then you have to go down before the sun sets. So naturally we hiked up and waited until everyone had left.

Time

It was just as the sun was setting and it was freezing. The wind was blowing strong and the lower the sun got, the colder it became! Before the sun started to set we made a small fire in a nearby fire pit that kept us warm while we waited.

Lighting

There are two lookout points at the summit and as the sun began to set, we realized that the farther lookout point had the better lighting for the pre-sunset glow. We literally sprinted from the suspension bridge lookout to the one in the picture to capture the light just as it was setting behind the mountain, giving it a bright golden glow.

Equipment

This was shot handheld with a Nikon 5100 18-55mm f3.5. No other equipment was used.

Inspiration

This hike is one of my favourites and offers incredible views of the Squamish Valley from multiple vantage points. I had been wanting to stay for sunset for so long and we finally made it happen. It began with the golden light that you see here and then turned into a pinky orange sunset that we sprinted back to the suspension bridge for!

Editing

I always shoot in Raw and edit my photos using lightroom. I vary how much I edit and change my photos based on how I'm feeling that day. For this particular shot only minor edits were done. Basically what you see here is what I saw in person.

In my camera bag

Since I'm currently saving up for a new full frame camera, I currently run around only with my Nikon D5100. The two lenses I carry with me usually are my 18-55mm f3.5 and my 70-300mm f4.5. I will usually bring my tripod and UV filter with me if I know there will be waterfalls or flowing water around. That way I can use the filter to give the water a smoother look.

Feedback

You just have to remember that taking sunset or sunrise pictures don't always go to plan. Sometimes they are not as spectacular as you were hoping but that doesn't mean it wasn't good. Every sunset and sunrise captures a moment and a unique view that no one else will experience. You just have to take what you get and make it special. Make it your own.

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Summit Lookout

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