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Location
at "Hole-in-the-Wall" near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, EnglandTime
late evening - about 8.45pm that the patchy cloud was likely toLighting
Waited for the sun to start setting knowing that the patchy cloud may throw up some crepuscular rays...Equipment
Fuji FX200, hand heldInspiration
I had seen the balloon some time before and was tracking it in my car - I realised it was heading along the River Wye valley so gambled on getting ahead of it on a stretch where i could get close to the river. The combination of the still river, setting sun, clouds and a hot air balloon was impossible to resist.Editing
Very slight sharpening but otherwise untouched.In my camera bag
Very little! Cleaning kit/some filters (Cokin)/spare battery/tripod/pen & paperFeedback
I always start with the light - for me photography is all about the light...if the conditions look promising I work out what subject I think I want to cover and where the light is going to be best for that purpose. If I find the situation changes I simply chase the light until it feels right - then I look for the subject/composition that most appeals/works best. Keeping an open mind and being able to respond to what mother nature conjures up is what makes photography so much fun.
