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Sunrise through a window near Tavarnelle, Italy.

Sunrise through a window near Tavarnelle, Italy.
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cameraCanon EOS 5D Mark III

settings Aperture f/22.0 ISO 100 Shutter 1/30 Focal Length 24/1 

upload_dateJan, 2015

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7 Comments |
kathymuhle PRO+
 
kathymuhle May 12, 2015
Congratulations on winning a contest finalist award! The photo is stunning and I enjoyed the bio..:)
ericjohnson PRO
ericjohnson May 12, 2015
Thanks and I wrote that bio myself.
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pauladubin May 16, 2015
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique.
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bestphotos1 June 12, 2015
This photo brings one right to Italy the lighting says all that needs to be said
laureenofscotts
 
laureenofscotts February 16, 2016
Congratulations! This is areal "Room with a View", and Tuscany is so beautiful!
ericjohnson PRO
ericjohnson February 18, 2016
Thanks!
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kimimohdnawi November 14, 2016
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
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kimimohdnawi November 14, 2016
Congrat on the finalist contest award
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cdhollingsworth February 21, 2017
LOVE THIS!
ericjohnson PRO
ericjohnson March 01, 2017
Thanks!

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#italy #sunrise #tuscany #Tavarnelle #rolling hills #hills #fog
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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken outside of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Florence, Italy. Tavarnelle is about 25 km south of the city of Florence. The view is from a 12-century castle that is now used as a hotel.

Time

This photo was taken 45 minutes after sunrise at 7:05 am local time. I spent almost an hour capturing this scene from before sunrise until this photograph.

Lighting

The lighting came from the natural light.

Equipment

This photo was taken by a Canon 5D Mark III and the Canon 24-105mm f/4.0L at 24mm and f/22. Earlier I was using a Joby Gorillapod Focus attached to the window, but this photo was taken handheld.

Inspiration

My wife inspired me to take this photo. She is my travel planner, and I enjoy documenting our adventures, travels, and experiences. I knew immediately when I took this photograph that it captured our vacation.

Editing

This photograph is a single exposure. I enhanced it using clarity, reduced the highlights, and slightly increased the exposure using Lightroom. I also removed a distracting lens flare in Photoshop.

In my camera bag

I use a Canon 5D Mark III and usually carry a Canon 24-105mm f/4.0L and a Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L. If architecture is a possibility then I also carry a Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L.

Feedback

First, my advice is to keep looking for different compositions even after you think you have found the best one. Once I thought I was finished, I backed up and realized that the window framed the scene perfectly. This was my final shot of this scene. Second, take every opportunity to experience your environment while travelling. I tried the next morning to make another photo of this scene but the sunrise was not as spectacular.

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