Ice Fence
Ice formed on fence on bank of Bay of Chaleur when wind gusts blew ocean spray on it.
Ice formed on fence on bank of Bay of Chaleur when wind gusts blew ocean spray on it.
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January 28, 2015
Very happy to see you made the finalist for Winter Vistas! This is the first image of yours I saw and really liked it. Have added you to my following. Cheers.
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Location
This photo was taken on the banks of the Bay of Chaleur in Northern New Brunswick. The fence is at the edge of an embankment of about 100 feet. On stormy days when the ice is gone, the wind blows spray up over the bank and ice forms on fences, grass, buildings and rocks in a few locations along the edge of the banks.Time
On this day, I set out to take pictures of spray blowing up over a nearby wharf at sunset. After the sun set, I packed up my camera and headed home. As I was driving along the road, I caught sight of this fence, turned the car around and drove back to see if I could get a picture. The wind was howling and I had to deal with freezing fingers, camera shake as well as blurry vision due to watery eyes. It was getting darker by the minute, but by increasing the iso to 800 I managed to get a few shots. It had to be at least 10-20 minutes after sunset.Lighting
I took this photo pointing north rather than into the sunset.Equipment
I took this photo with a Nikon d300s; lens Nikon 54-300; f 5.0; 1/250; iso 800. It was handheld.Inspiration
It was purely spur of the moment. I set out to take something else and just happened to catch a glimpse of this as I drove home in my car.Editing
At the time this photo was taken I was using Aperture. I used a few adjustments like contrast and exposure but not much more.In my camera bag
I travel as light as possible. I rarely carry a camera bag. When I do, it is for a specific location or task. I have my camera on the front seat of my car at all times. I take my Nikon d300s, 54-300 lens; set to 200 iso and opened to f 5.6. This camera is 'old' technology now, but it stands up to everything I throw at it. With these settings, I feel if I stumble on something I want to photograph in a hurry, I can get at least one shot. If time allows, I can make adjustments or use my other go to lens; Nikon 18-200.Feedback
You can only take so many pictures from your armchair. You have to get out there with your camera. Be ready for anything. Plan to take well planned photos in lots of different locations, but be ready for the unexpected. If something catches your eye, turn around and go back. Trust your instincts.
