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Driving about in the Arctic you are always confronted with such scenes especially when the sun is so low in the sky all day in the winter. Sometimes it is worth...
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Driving about in the Arctic you are always confronted with such scenes especially when the sun is so low in the sky all day in the winter. Sometimes it is worth getting your shoes full off snow.
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upload_dateDec, 2015

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4 Comments |
davidbidmead
 
davidbidmead January 06, 2016
Congratulations ! Beautiful sea of gold, great sky.
BPZJr
 
BPZJr January 27, 2016
STUNNING & EXQUISITE!
ianrobins PRO
 
ianrobins June 17, 2016
Thank you. It is a plesure to be able to show just how spectacular the winter is here in the Arctic
Beegirl
 
Beegirl October 11, 2016
Very nice capture

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Behind The Lens

Location

Bø, Vesterålen islands, North Norway.

Time

23 feb 1615

Lighting

The light here in the Arctic is very special. The seasons change very rapidly. The winter is what I love the most because the air is so clear. The light changes so rapidly through out the day. In summer we have midnight sun but in winter we do not see the sun for 2 months. The 2 months without the sun are the most colourful.

Equipment

Nikon d810 16-35 f4 lens. Tripod and remote release.

Inspiration

I drive a lot around this area since I run a tourist business here. I teach photography to our guests. We are therefore always looking out for the best spots and locations. They change during every season and time of day. When we see something interesting I just have to stop and go for it.

Editing

I shoot in raw. In my opinion all raws need a little work. In this case due to the dynamic range of the situation it was necessary to work on the high lights and the darks. The d810 has one of the best dynamic ranges I have had the pleasure to work with so I did not have to do too much work on it.

In my camera bag

I normally carry a good selection of lenses due to the unexpected nature of this landscape. You could always meet a moose or eagle. Otter or seal. I take a lot of landscapes with a 200mm lens and stitch them together. A wide angle makes the mountains look too small. I carry nikon16-35 f4 samyang 14 f2.8 nikon 105 macro nikon 70-200f2.8 tamron 24-70 f2.8 remote release, tripod, with me most places. For special occasions like when we go hunting the eagles I use my sigma 120-300 f2.8 . I also have a good selection of filters including a 10 stop that I like to play with when I can.

Feedback

being in the right place at the right time is an essential skill. When you live in a place like this (the arctic) you need to be prepared for the changing light. If you do not know the situations that can occur it is essential to have a good guide. He or she should take you to the right places at the right times and be on hand to help if necessary. Learn how to set your camera up for the situation. I have come across so many people who buy the most expensive camera they can afford and expect it to make the best pictures. It is not the equipment that makes the images it how you use it and the knowledge of the place you are in that count the most. Be in the right place at the right time. Know how to get the best out of the kit you have. Use manual modes and do not let the dumb computer in the camera do all the work. Be creative in stead. Think about the situation. look for the components of each picture and what settings you need to get the best out of it. If you do not know how take a course with some one who really knows how.

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