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FollowOne of my favorite fall shots from one of my favorite forest. The aspens were at their peak and I couldn't have asked for better lighting....
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One of my favorite fall shots from one of my favorite forest. The aspens were at their peak and I couldn't have asked for better lighting.
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Location
This was taken in one of my favorite places to hike in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. I hiked in that area at least once a week to monitor the leaf colors and enjoy this magical time in the forest.Time
I had gone exploring in a different patch of forest, and when I rejoined the main trail at mid-afternoon the scene was perfect.Lighting
Translucent aspen leaves can be quite forgiving in terms of lighting. If the sky isn't too overcast, you're likely to have good conditions for fall pictures. Just be careful to take into account the whole scene, and don't allow yourself to be too captivated by those amazing leaves.Equipment
A Canon 70D and a 18-135mm lens make a great forest set-up. The shot was a hand-held effort.Inspiration
I'm constantly inspired by wilderness. Golden aspens turn a beautiful view into an outstanding one, and I always try to capture the atmosphere of the scene. This was one of my better attempts.Editing
Minimal processing - just a slight exposure tweak here and there.In my camera bag
On long forest hikes, I'll typically have two lenses on separate bodies to avoid introducing dust in difficult conditions. I like a medium telephoto zoom, and perhaps a wide angle or a macro lens, depending on the objective for the day.Feedback
Ideally, you should have an idea of where you'll shoot in advance. Then you can return when the leaves are perfect. Most of all, enjoy the wilderness. Sometimes, the greatest shots present themselves when you least expect it.