Resistance
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Pjerry
Jan 27
Beautiful.
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Location
This photo was taken in Iceland in the early winter season. Located in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the Lóndrangar basalt cliffs are truly a sight to behold!Time
Seeing this was my first visit to the country, I quickly learned how much of a limited window you have to shoot in the daytime. Iceland is filled with iconic scenery so it's only natural to want to soak it all in, but you have to strategize ahead of time or you might end up on a map as one of four cars in the entire country driving through a nightly storm. True story.Lighting
I went with natural lighting because I knew dusk would be an ideal time to capture fine details like the snow drifting in the wind. At the same time I could also get the desired effect of a backlit subject without any fear of overexposure.Equipment
Canon 5D Mark III with the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II. It's a heavy lens but it's always been my favorite tool. Very fast. Very reliable. And steady AF and I'm not talking about focus. :)Inspiration
My wife and I were following a guided tour, when I had the idea to stay behind and capture the silhouette of the last person ahead of us. We were faced with heavy coastal winds so I had to plant myself and wait for the precise moment to position the subject in conjunction with the rock formations and the sunset. There was a man vs nature theme in my head. A lone wolf crossing the dusty trails of winter. That sort of thing. Yet when I took the photo I soon realized that I had captured a deeper story. The twist in his leg and the overall body language gave the subject an ominous presence. As if he was on the verge of becoming something sinister. This is why I chose to name it Resistance.Editing
As beautiful as the image was in color, I decided to make it B&W because I felt like it served the story I was aiming to tell. Sometimes color can detract from the message, and in this case I wanted to lean more into the mystery, so I made sure to deepen the blacks a bit. Other than that not much was done to it. Nothing was cropped or touched up. It was one of those photos that just felt complete right out the box.In my camera bag
I tend to stick with Canon lenses. Besides the 70-200mm, I also carry the 24-70mm f/2.8L, a 50mm f/1.2 L, and whenever there's the urge to shoot astrophotography I'll use the Rokinon 14mm F/2.8 Lens.Feedback
When faced with a harsh environment, having a little patience can help you nail the composition you're seeking. Don't rush into things and let nature get the best of you. Photography is reliant upon time. Picking your moment. And just like the subject in the photo implies, if the wind pushes you, sometimes you have to push back.
