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Sunset at Lepena valley
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Sunset at Lepena valley



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upload_dateJun, 2018

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3 Comments |
matejmlakar
 
matejmlakar August 16, 2018
Thank you all :D
PhillipJGordonPhotography
 
PhillipJGordonPhotography September 21, 2018
Superb!
Alfredo_Jose
 
Alfredo_Jose November 04, 2018
Gorgeous!

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#nature #evening #spring #flowers #stream #clouds #mist #misty #hills #slovenija #slovenia #Lepena #eu #europe #landscape
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Location

This photo was taken in Lepena valley in Slovenia.

Time

It was taken on a Saturday, 2nd of June at 20:37

Lighting

I have another shot on my hard drive, which was taken around 30 minutes sooner where the peaks are still catching the light. But I decided I like this one more, where the light is more soft and the sky compliments the whole image a bit more and adds to the moody feeling.

Equipment

I used my Nikon D7200 body, Tokina 11-20, Tripod and a CPL filter. Took a few shots for focus stacking and one for the sky.

Inspiration

I'm quite a frequent visitor of this area or should I say Soca region in general, so I kinda have a feeling when I can expect something around here. A good friend of mine, Nino Frelih shoot this exact composition one year ago and I also decided to give it a go when the flowers will be blooming again. We had rain during the day, but towards the evening, the sky became clear, which is always a good sign for a nice sunset, so I went for it. And it was worth it.

Editing

I use some tips I learned from Ryan Dyar, Nick Page, Chip Phillips and other photographers I follow and who are a big inspiration to me.

In my camera bag

I have Nikon D7200 body, Tokina 11-20mm f2.8, Nikon 35mm 1.8 and a Sigma 50-150mm 2.8. Also a tripod, CPL and ND1000 filter.

Feedback

Just go out and shoot. And go visit locations more than once. But what I would also like to add is that gear isn't everything. There is a good chance that your favourite photographer also has tutorials and I think those are money well spent.

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