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Even in cold Antarctica, this still looked inviting.

Even in cold Antarctica, this still looked inviting.
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cameraSONY ILCE-6300

settings Aperture f/11 ISO 100 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 170/10 

upload_dateJan, 2019

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2 Comments |
VLJ_PHOTOGRAPHY Platinum
 
VLJ_PHOTOGRAPHY March 10, 2019
Yes Joanne, looks very inviting.
glendamarshall
 
glendamarshall March 22, 2019
Stunning

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#nature #ice #snow #iceberg #glacier #antarctica #lagoon #green #blue #outdoors
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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this in the Couverville Channel in Antarctica in January of 2019. I was still new to Sony so I was using a crop sensor.

Time

This is one of my favorite images of the ice because it looks so inviting and warm but looks are deceiving! It reminds me of Caribbean waters so its kind of an optical illusion. This was taken in early morning when the light just reached over the mountains. I really created this natural color. I just love it.

Lighting

Early morning and evening light are best due angle of the sun on the ice. I had no control when we would be out and this happened to be a lucky shot.

Equipment

This was shot from a Zodiac or Panga as they are fond of calling them in South America. There is always movement but my Iso was only 100 and my shutter speed was pretty open at 1/320 which could have been blurry. My F stop was at 11. One of the first times playing with a crop sensor and a mirrorless camera. Again, a lucky shot.

Inspiration

Ice is one of my favorite subjects. It's ever changing and the blue or green colors can be extraordinary. I love the jewel tones. It was my first time in Antarctica and it was a really nice change to Alaska ice. Plus, its hard not to be inspired in such an amazing place.

Editing

I did not do very much with this photo as I like to keep things looking the way I saw them. That said, I am learning that saturation can really help. As I look at this photo however, if I really tweaked it and masked and used more saturation it wouldn't look natural. I still like to use basic settings but I am getting out of my comfort zone and experimenting a bit more these days.

In my camera bag

My bag gets too heavy! I'm getting to be an middle aged old lady! I exclusively use the Sony A1 with various lenses. It depends what wildlife I am trying to shoot and knowing how close you are allowed to get. Usually my Sony 200-600mm lens is what I use but it's slow. I have various other Sony lenses suited for the shoot. I ALWAYS carry a spare camera with at least one to two other lenses. I have biffed it in the water and killed equipment before. If you don't have a backup you will be disappointed. I seldom use a tripod except for night shoots and I am fond of my Manfrotto monopod because it doubles as a walking stick. Nice to have with a trigger head on long hikes.

Feedback

Experiment with settings. Especially if you are in a moving boat or vehicle. Learn what your camera can and cannot do. Test its limits. Shoot things in different settings. The color can vary immensely. I brace my arms to my body and use it as a tripod. You are going to miss shots with movement. It's frustrating but the more you practice, the better you will get. I was recently on a trip where someone moving in the safari vehicle would kill a low light shot. You need to communicate with others. If you need to reposition, ask before you move. Enjoy the moment. Don't get caught up in trying to get a shot of everything. Enjoy the scenery or the wildlife or whatever it is. Too many photographers forget to just take a deep breath and be in the moment.

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