Lone Tree at Shibazakura
Jul, 2014Views
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Location
I took this photo during Japan honeymoon trip with my wife. The place was called Shibazakura in Kawaguchi-ko area. I am an enthusiast and hobbyist photographer, I took my cameras everywhere I go.Time
This photo was taken on April 2014. It was windy, cloudy and cold afternoon. I remember my wife and I had taken one hour bus ride to reach this place from a small city called Gotemba. We went there at 3 PM and the place was closed at 5 PM, so we have not got much time enjoyed the scene. But my memory of this place is saved by photos.Lighting
The light was not good at the time this photo was taken, it was very cloudy. But the available light was sufficient, so I took the shot and do the rest in post-processing.Equipment
The photo was shot on Sony Nex-7 with a Sigma 19/2.8 EX DN and a tripod. The Sigma 19/2.8 may not the best for landscapes. But focal length and sharpness of this lens just fulfill my needs.Inspiration
I am fan of landscapes and I am inspired by Trey Ratcliff and his work. Shibazakura offers one of the best landscape scenery. At the time I was there it was very cloudy, if the sky is clear the mountains (or Mt. Fuji) should be in background. And then I saw this lone tree in the corner and I thought the trees in foreground will make the photo not dull.Editing
The photo was developed from 3 exposures of single RAW file and then merges them in Photomatix Pro. In the final process I was using Lightroom to tweak it a bit.In my camera bag
I always bring my Nex-7 and Canon FD 50/1.5 and FD 24/2.8 with a cheap adaptor, also Canon 1000D with EF 50/1.8 II for back-up. With this set up I travel light and I enjoy my trips without weight too much.Feedback
The best lone tree photos I think are taken during sunset or if the light is right. You just have to be there in the right time. You also have to think about your background and the clouds. Those aspects combined will make your photo stand out.
