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Location
The photo was taken at a local hiking trail in Ontario. As I was by myself, I set the camera up on a tripod and timer, arranged the lighting, and climbed in the water using myself as the model!Time
Early afternoon. The sun was just beginning to peak out from the clouds.Lighting
I wanted to create a mysterious feeling, and the illusion that one had just stumbled upon a fairy’s den in the midst of the forestEquipment
Canon eos camera, tripod & timer, no flash - will update for stop time, etc. Need to check original.Inspiration
Old hand drawn caricatures found in a book of fairy’s and wood nymphs.Editing
I used Lightroom just to up the exposure slightly, and adjust the colour. Very little. I try not to use a lot of photoshop and post process.In my camera bag
Camera, lenses, tripod, filter blocks for colourFeedback
Get outside! Take a walk, explore your locks hiking trails and avoid days and places with full sunshine. The natural dappling effect of a heavy Forrest of trees creates the perfect mood.