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Sunset over Lake Guntersville, AL USA



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3 Comments |
Irys
 
Irys November 14, 2016
Magic!
JBordons
JBordons November 14, 2016
It was a beautiful few moments. Thanks.
bronxie
 
bronxie July 23, 2017
Beautiful sunset and capture
JBordons
JBordons July 23, 2017
Thank you, Al.
dkoch28
 
dkoch28 November 04, 2018
Beautiful !!!
JBordons
JBordons November 04, 2018
Thank you, Diana. It was as peaceful as the photo suggests.
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Behind The Lens

Location

Lake Guntersville in Alabama.

Time

After sunset.

Lighting

As you can see, it was getting dark, but that's when the colors were most dramatic.

Equipment

Sony NEX-7 with a Zeiss 24 mm f/1.8 lens on a tripod.

Inspiration

I wanted to capture the serenity of the scene from the lake's edge.

Editing

Not much post-processing was necessary to render this image except a slight increase in brightness and clarity.

In my camera bag

When I took this photo, I was traveling light, with only the NEX-7, mounted 24 mm lens, lens brush, and wireless remote in my bag; and a travel tripod slung over my shoulder. Today, I typically take my Sony A7RIII and the lens I believe will be most suitable for the anticipated photo opportunity, and place camera and mounted lens in a holster bag sized for the combo. Other items in the bag: extra battery, pen and paper, lens brush, and wireless remote. I use a backpack when more than one lens is needed.

Feedback

I didn't plan to take this photo, the opportunity presented itself and I was fortunate to have my camera with me. You are more likely to have a camera with you for unplanned opportunities like these if you travel light with a versatile configuration in an easy-to-carry bag.

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