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How Green Was My Valley

I always used to stop here on my way through the Zumberak mountain range just to look at this perfect valley, because its colors were changing so intensively ov...
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I always used to stop here on my way through the Zumberak mountain range just to look at this perfect valley, because its colors were changing so intensively over the year.

The place is Zeljezno Zumberacko - a tiny, quiet village by the road along the border between Croatia and Slovenia.
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Apr, 2018

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was made in Zeljezno Zumberacko, a nice small village along the road over the Zumberak mountain range. This was one of my favorite weekend routes in all seasons, mainly for the views such as this one.

Time

Frankly, since it was shot on film (no Exif) I can't be sure. But as the usual "route routine" went, I'd guess it was about 1300 hours on a late Summer weekend... even the year escapes me! Wildly guessing, but maybe it was in Summer 2008th. Anyway, too far back to matter now, right?

Lighting

Pure god-given daylight and nothing more, this, since it was a landscape.

Equipment

I think I was using a Minolta Dynax 7000i (and right out of hand) which was my preferred way of shooting, and there were no add-ons. The lens was an 80-200 Rokkor, and the long lens was on during the drive, since I wanted to be ready for sudden scenes. Another lens was in my photo jacket pocket, ready for wider views (35-80 Rokkor) and this one usually had a Polarizer already mounted... The film was Fujichrome Sensia (100ASA), one of at least three spare rolls and spare batteries that always went along.

Inspiration

Inspiration... very visible in the photo!

Editing

The usuals; film developing, frame choices, scanning... and then optimization of colors and fhe final frame, because the scanners in those days were rather humble. But there was no special tweaking of anything, and to my eyes, the digital version is very much alike its film original.

In my camera bag

For decades already I find it easier to carry a photo vest than any photo bag. It is more than enough to take along whatever I want or need for my photo session, walk or trip. My photo bags usually stay home or in the car, to keep the equipment I'm not using at the moment. The tripod has its permanent place in the car. My vest pockets usually contain two cameras. Regardless of which is the "main" camera, one of those is always some waterproof model, if the weather plays up or when I find something interesting in the shallows. Nowadays I usually use Nikon P900 or Sony RX100m7, and the waterproof backup is an Olympus TG-2 or a Paralenz DiveCam. Other vest pockets keep the spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one small camera clamp which can be fixed to almost anything. In many cases this can replace a tripod. The vest has deep pockets for longer lenses, and these usually hold a small water bottle, a sandwich, or a bar of chocolate - if I plan on being out for the whole day. I always pack about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter. Much can be improvised with these if need be. Recently I made it even easier, and take the essentials along in a waist pouch; one variable-volume McKinley. In the Outdoors, simplicity and comfort are my most important requirements!

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