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FollowI went a a great hike at Matthiessen State Park near Utica Illinois while I was visiting my family. I actually used my kit lens to capture this image with a 10...
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I went a a great hike at Matthiessen State Park near Utica Illinois while I was visiting my family. I actually used my kit lens to capture this image with a 10-stop filter to get a long exposure. Mother Nature never ceases to amaze me! Thanks for taking a look!
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iainsutherland
January 31, 2016
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February 16, 2016
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johnthompson_4519
February 16, 2016
you found the sweet spot. a one in a million setting, and perfect settings of your gear.Excellent 10 PLUS
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I captured this image of Lake Falls in Matthiessen State Park near Utica, ILTime
It was a grey, overcast afternoon and my brother and I decided to take a hike to see some waterfalls.Lighting
I wanted to capture a long exposure to capture the movement of the water and to really make the colors "pop"Equipment
I used a Sony A35, basic entry level camera and the kit 18-55mm lens with a 10 stop filter to slow down the exposure.Inspiration
Not many people know about this park and how beautiful it is, even locals.Editing
I devolved this shot in lightroom. Shadow recovery, hightlights, dodging and burning. Just the basic landscape stuff.In my camera bag
I now shoot with a Sony A7ii and use a ziess 16-35mm f2.8 for most of my landscapes.Feedback
Wait until the waterfall is out of direct sunlight or a cloudy day so the lighting is even. Use a neutral density filter to block the light and lengthen the exposure to capture the movement in the water. You may not need a filter in low light situations. Experiment with your shutter speed to get different effects on the water movement.