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Location
This photo was taken in Royston, BC. A small town in the Comox Valley of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. On exceptionally low tides, it is possible to walk out to the makeshift breakwater made of decaying old hulks called the "Royston Wrecks" by the locals. Comprised of decommissioned sailing ships, a few WWI and WWII Destroyers and Frigates, as well as some logging tugs and whaling boats, the breakwater protects a small bay that boosts an already thriving shellfish economy.Time
The photos from this series were taken in the early afternoon during an overcast and occasionally rainy day. The tides defined our shooting time, as the area is only accessible during very low tides.Lighting
Occasional sunny breaks during a heavily overcast & rainy day made for some dramatic lightEquipment
As we were scrambling on slippery rocks, I only brought minimal gear. Including my 5D Mark II and 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II lens.Inspiration
I was asked to come along by the two models in the photo. It was their idea to crawl on the rusty old hulk while I stayed on the relative safety of the slippery breakwater. I loved the texture juxtaposition of the rusty, barnacled shipwreck against their soft, nude forms, the repetition of the ribs of the hull, and the red and brown tones throughout the scene.Editing
Only very minor post clarity bump and saturation changes to bring out the texture and browns.In my camera bag
I usually bring my Thinktank Roller Derby bag with my 5D Mark III and 5D Mark II bodies, 17-40, 24-70, and 70-200 lenses as well as my 35 and 85mm primes. My lighting bag usually has a few speedlites, my white lightning x1600 strobes, battery packs and some stands.Feedback
Be very careful of climbing on shipwrecks. Their structural integrity cannot be guaranteed and they are teeming with nasty bacteria. I have permanent "barnacle rash" on my leg from a scrape I got while climbing on the rocks.