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Grand Teton Sunset



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(c) 2012 Sean Buie

(c) 2012 Sean Buie
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3 Comments |
julienjohnston
 
julienjohnston May 06, 2013
Beautiful!
michaeltillman Platinum
 
michaeltillman October 08, 2016
This shot is marvelous, and expertly taken. The clean crisp foreground, and misty mountains makes this shot really nice. Great shot.
Beegirl
 
Beegirl October 09, 2016
Very nice capture
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Behind The Lens

Location

This was taken on my first (and so far, only), trip to the Grand Tetons. I'm definitely looking forward to going back, it's a magical place.

Time

This was on my fourth and last day at the Tetons. It had been an amazing adventure and learning experience for me. There hadn't been any "wow" sunsets and the evening this was taken, was looking to be the same. Then, in the last 30-45 minutes, this bank of clouds rolled in and as the sunset, the sky just lit up. It was incredible and a fantastic way to end a fantastic trip.

Lighting

This lighting was all mother nature. I just happened to be lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.

Equipment

Canon 7D, Canon 24-70mm L Series, Tripod, Handheld ND Grad

Inspiration

Everything about the Tetons was inspiring for me. This particular moment was made even more so with such a wonderful display of color from the sunset.

Editing

I don't like to post-process much at all. I imagine there's a curves layer, maybe levels and a tiny bit of dodge and burn.

In my camera bag

Canon 5d Mk III these days, L series glass (100mm Macro, 24-700mm, 100-400mm Mk II), Filters, Canon Flash, Batteries, hand warmers

Feedback

Photos like this really are about placement and timing. Other than that, I try to get the picture as "right" as possible, in camera. I like to feel like I'm at that spot, so I stay away from things that make photos feel a little surreal (HDR, lots of post, etc). I think you just need to study what's in front you (quickly as the sunsets change so fast), and make sure you have it framed well. Then process it the way that suits your tastes.

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