mikebuckley_2375
FollowNorthern entrance to Naikoon Provincial Park, near Masset, British Columbia
Northern entrance to Naikoon Provincial Park, near Masset, British Columbia
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Location
The photo was taken on the northernmost entrance to Naikoon Provincial Park, just outside of Masset, British Columbia; the northern most town on the Haida Gwaii archipelago.Time
It was about mid-afternoon, in July. The town is at 54 degrees north, so the sun was almost overhead, but the forest is so dense you wouldn't necessarily know it.Lighting
The sky was very bright. The air and atmosphere, in general, is quite clear, there was little or no cloud cover and again, it was the middle of a summer afternoon. The forest was so dense that the sunlight, except for that very narrow strip immediately above the road became much less harsh than usual midday sun. The leaves, moss and evergreen needles were almost glowing with sunlight.Equipment
I used a Canon T2i and kit lens, stepped out of the car, and shot with the camera managing most of the settings.Inspiration
I have lived in BC all of my life, I spent my teenage years on Vancouver Island; but nothing I had ever encountered there came close to the density of this forest. With the long summer days and approximately 1 1/2 meters of annual rainfall, this temperate and mostly unspoiled temperate rainforest was astounding. I like the optical effect of the road fading into the distance to be swallowed by the forest.Editing
I ran this through basic processing in Lightroom, but then experimented when I got Luminar 3. Some of the looks are extremely impressive and did wonders for a shot that was otherwise fairly amateurish. It evened out the lighting and made the different shades of green foliage pop.In my camera bag
My bag... Along with my new 90D, I carry a Sigma 18-300, a Sigma 150-600, a Canon 10-22, a Tamron 17-50 and 35mm prime, as well as a Sigma ART 70mm macro. Along with either my Manfrotoo or K&F Concept carbon fibre tripod, I'm set for most anything I come across to shoot. It's a bit heavy, but it's good exercise.Feedback
Listen to your gut, your instincts. Follow lines, get colors, and let the natural spectacle take the 'center stage' of your shot. Don't overdo post-processing, but make sure that lines are clean, colors are crisp and strong and details aren't washed out.