Watkins Glenn
The Gorge at Watkins Glenn, Finger Lakes, NY
The Gorge at Watkins Glenn, Finger Lakes, NY
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Location
This photo was taken in the "The Gorge" in Watkins Glen State Park, at the Southern tip of Seneca Lake, NYTime
The picture was taken at around mid morning. It was relatively dark inside the gorge, but light entering through the top and reflecting off the water created a wonderful interplay of light and dark on the rock formations giving it a mysterious aura.Lighting
The light reflecting off the waterfall provided a natural focal point with the dark cliffs framing the water feature.Equipment
The camera wa a Pentax K-5 ii, hand held with a Tamron 18-250mm zoom lens. No flash. Shutter speed 1/6, aperture 10, focal length 18mm, ISO 800.Inspiration
I had my camera with me, as I always do on all hikes. At first I thought it would be too dark inside the gorge to get any good pictures. But there were areas where the sunlight filtered in and the sunlight reflecting off the waterfall was just perfect.Editing
The picture was taken in DNG RAW. Post processing was done in Lightroom 5 with correction of white balance, exposure and tone. Contrast and clarity was slightly increased and the picture was converted to Black and White.In my camera bag
My typical camera bodies are Pentax K-5ii, K-3. Recently I have been using a Pentax K-S2 more often, when travelling, because of its small size and lighter weight. My typical lenses are Tamron 18-250, Tamron 2.8 28-75, and Tamron 10-24. I use a circular polarizer for most of my outdoor shots. Flashes: Pentax AF-540FGZ and AF-200FG, Neewer 5 in 1 24" triangle reflector, Neewer 9"x9" folding softbox, and Pedco ultrapod II lightweight tripod.Feedback
I am always on the lookout for photographic opportunities in nature. Although the golden hours are ideal for landscape photography, do not be deterred by midday harsh light, rain or show. There are photographic opportunities in all lighting situations. Always be aware of the light around you and have your camera ready. What ever camera body and lens you use, you have to know the features well so that you can change the settings in an instant. Fumbling to change settings at the critical moment will result in numerous lost opportunities because the ideal light can be evanescent. Use a circular polarizer to reduce glare and reflections, and always use a lens hood.
