Say hello to ViewBug community member joelk1983, Joel is a father, husband, & full time procurement specialist. "Photography is a hobby that started in 2011 shortly after my wife forced me to buy her a DSLR. Neither of us could have imagined the joy this hobby would bring me. Landscape is my first love, but I enjoy shooting all kinds of photography. Portraits, abstract, cityscape...I love it all!"
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My buddy Warren and I drove about 200 miles to shoot the forest. We arrived at the location around noon and shot photos for the better part of 5 hours. The cold October day presented an opportunity to capture the poplars in their brilliant fall color. It was a gloomy overcast day which provided the perfect ambient light to shoot the trees. I was amazed by the seemingly never ending rows of perfectly aligned poplars.
What equipment did you use?
This was my first opportunity to shoot with a recently purchased Canon 6d and EF 17-40mm f/4L lens. The combination was a nice upgrade from my Rebel T2i and kit lens. At the time, about 17 months ago now, I had just discovered the exciting technique of bracketed photography. Of course a tripod was used for the captures.
What inspired you to take this photo?
I can't honestly say that I drew inspiration from any one photo or photographer. The opportunity to drive to the location with a friend fell on my lap and I went with it.
Did you do any post-processing?
Three bracketed photos were processed using Photomatix Pro and touched up in Lightroom. Darkening the shadows in the distant tree trunks created an eerie feel to the photo. A more obvious modification to the photo is the vivid yellows.
What do you you carry in your bag?
I rarely leave the house with my Canon 6d. A passion for landscape and architectural photography means more often than not the Canon 17-40mm F/4L is on the camera. The camera bag also includes lens: Canon 24-105mm F/4, 3 primes (50mm, 85mm & 100mm) & 70-300mm. In the smaller pouches you will find: hot shoe bubble level, a handful of filters, speedlite, extra batteries, lens cloths, wireless shutter release.
Any advice for others trying to capture something similar?
Have fun! Although photography has turned into a small side business, I always make time for fun shoots. Case in point, this Monday I had a real estate shoot and a commercial building shoot for a local construction company. On the way home I took the opportunity to photograph Post Falls Dam & some buffalo at a farm on the Idaho/Washington state line.
