Hoover-Dam-Inlets
Inlet towers at Hoover Dam. Downstream communities are consuming more water than the basin can replenish
Inlet towers at Hoover Dam. Downstream communities are consuming more water than the basin can replenish
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I took this picture while visiting Hoover Dam. I was there for the Consumer Electronics Show - rented a car and drove out for the "hard hat" tourTime
Early afternoon - harsh lighting, but it was winter, and the sun was lower than in the summer.Lighting
I was going for an Ansel Adams gray scale. The light was pretty harsh/flat, but the mostly vertical walls still provided some dimensional detailEquipment
I shot this using a Canon 50D with a 24-70mm F series lens, no tripod or flash.Inspiration
I was going for an Ansel Adams gray scale. Upon crossing the dam, the shades became really evident. The clouds didn't hurt eitherEditing
In order to get the gray scale, I added a red digital filter and then converted to black/white.In my camera bag
I've since sold the 50D, and replaced it with a 5DMIII for backup and primarily shoot with a Canon 1-Dx. Really Right Stuff for tripods, and Think Tank for gear bags - including my roller. I have an array of Canon lenses as well.Feedback
High f-stop, use an ND filter if you have one.
