Triangle and Trees
Springtime in the Palouse country of Eastern Washington vibrates in a cacophony of green hues and undulating hills.
Springtime in the Palouse country of Eastern Washington vibrates in a cacophony of green hues and undulating hills.
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Location
This image was made in the Palouse country of eastern Washington, an incredibly rich agricultural area. The land abounds with fields of wheat, lentils, soybeans and grains, all which create a tapestry of colors.Time
Triangle and Trees is an early morning shot on a beautiful spring day in May.Lighting
The sun rose perpendicular to my field of view, resulting in lovely definition and patterns of the landscape.Equipment
I used a Nikon D70s on a tripod with a 70-200mm lens. The long lens allowed me to bring the scene in close.Inspiration
The triangular shape of the trees plays off the triangle of the shadows. Trees are rather uncommon in this landscape, and they add a visual element to the image. The green monochrome provides a soothing effect.Editing
Other than necessary adjustments of levels and sharpness, there is little processing to the RAW image.In my camera bag
These days I have gone minimal with my equipment. My very light bag now contains a Fuji X-E1 with an 18-55 mm lens, and, at times, a 55-200 mm lens. If traveling, I have a Sirui monopod and ball head that I carry with me, allowing the carbon fiber monopod to play double duty as a walking stick. I still use my Manfrotto tripod as the need arises.Feedback
When it comes to landscape shots, the very best shots occur during early morning light - be there before sunrise, and make your images from before the sun rises to an hour after. Watch how shadows and light play across the landscape. Choose your vantage point carefully. I made this image from a hillside and it adds to the interest of the image. If the sun is perpendicular to your shot it adds wonderful definition to the landscape. Tripods are a valuable tool for long exposures with narrow apertures and low ISO settings, giving great depth of field and little noise. Look for leading lines and graphical elements such as triangles, curves, circles in the image. Be aware of what caught your eye - if it's the land, the land should be in your image; if it's the sky, then the sky is the major player. Most of all, have fun, or none of the other stuff matters!
