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FollowThe sunrise reflecting on the freshly fallen snow after a South Dakota snow storm.
The sunrise reflecting on the freshly fallen snow after a South Dakota snow storm.
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MaryAnne306
September 17, 2015
What a gorgeous shot. It's unusual to see a snow shot that is so gold and warmly glowing.
AmancioCouto
June 03, 2016
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AmancioCouto
June 03, 2016
Very good!...A similar shot as myself captured many years ago in High Park, Toronto.
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Location
This photo was taken in the Black Hills of South Dakota outside of Deadwood. Such a serene landscape where you can actually feel the quiet. I believe this photo captures the tranquility and peacefulness of that March morning.Time
This is one of my favorite photos. It takes me back to that early morning, watching the sunrise in the Black Hills. Feeling the calm of the early morning light reflecting on the freshly fallen snow.Lighting
I believe the lighting is the most important feature of this photograph. Watching the snow dance and glisten as the light continuously changed with the rising sun, took my breath away. I knew it was a moment that I had to capture. However, while the light in the foreground is the main focus, I believe that the luminous light appearing through the trees in the background also plays an important role in seamlessly bringing this photo together, and making the lighting an intricate part of the capture.Equipment
I took this photo using my favorite camera, the Nikon D5300, together with the the Nikon 55-200mm lens. It was a very simple shot that did not require a lot of equipment.Inspiration
I was completely enamoured by the moment. The peacefulness I felt on that early, cold morning. The beauty of the scene before me. Memories that had been created during a special trip. They were all the inspiration behind this photograph. That is the beauty of photography. Each time I look at this photo I am reminded of that moment. I remember the crispness of the air, the quietness that surrounded me, and the feeling in my heart.Editing
This photo required very little editing and was beautiful in it's original form. I played with the balance and brightness in order to pull more light from the background; however, that is the extend of the editing.In my camera bag
I'm a very simplistic photographer. I currently have my Nikon D5300, as well as the body of my Nikon D5200. I carry several different Nikon lenses, and two extra fully charged batteries at all times (you will never make that mistake twice). I also carry various brushes, tissue paper and micro cloths for cleaning, a lightning adapter SD reader. I also carry various filters and hoods, which I do not use, but they had a spot in my bag, so of course I had to have them. Also, while I am out shooting I always carry either my ipad or my Mac.Feedback
As a photographer sometimes you get lucky and everything just falls into place perfectly. I happen to have been lucky on this morning. This photo would be completely different had there not been freshly fallen snow, had I not taken numerous other shots in order to get just the right lighting of the sunrise reflecting on the snow, or had the clouds not formed in just the right way in order to cause the beautiful orange glow. I believe the best advice I could give is take as many shots as you can. The light, especially in a sunrise or sunset, setting is constantly changing. I take shot after shot, not pausing to look at each capture. Sometimes the perfect moment lasts for only that long, a moment. Don't miss it by looking at each shot. Take the shots while you can and take the time to review them later. You will know the perfect one when you see it. We are all looking for that perfect moment to capture, but that takes time and patience, and lots and lots of photos to scroll through.