Chimney Rock
Capitol Reef Utah, Chimney Rock.
Capitol Reef Utah, Chimney Rock.
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Location
This photo was taken in Southern Utah, more specifically in Capitol Reef National Park near Bicknell.Time
This photo the the accumulations of a days worth of shooting. I had started shooting earlier that morning, starting on the other side of the park and slowly made my way back home. It was still cold out, due to being the beginning of spring. I had wanted a nice clear shot of Chimney Rock, not overcast with clouds or being shrouded in rain. So I was thrilled that around midday, enough of the clouds had cleared out that I was able to achieve this shot. There were still enough clouds behind to provide a little texture to the sky so it didn't fall flat.Lighting
I definitely wanted this image to come with a sense of importance. Having this covered in shadows or eclipsed in half light just wouldn't do it. The midday sun actually brings out a lot of the definition and I'm thrilled with the little dips and levels you can see in the rock.Equipment
I used my main camera, a Canon EOS 60D with my 18-55mm lens. I had the aperture set to f/6.3 with an ISO of 800 and had it exposed for 1/6400.Inspiration
Bicknell is my home town. I may have been raised in California, but going back for summers and special family events holds a massive part of my heart, and it's where I long to be. Exploring with my camera has only enhanced the beauty that I already knew was there. Being able to share the gorgeous country with my friends and family back in California and all over the world is what draws me to capture these images. Especially when I ask if anyone has ever heard of Capitol Reef and they shake their heads. Being able to show them even a glimpse of it is amazing.Editing
Honestly not a whole lot. The clouds that were there provided a perfect shadow box so that nothing was over exposed, and the angle of the sun didn't hit too harshly on Chimney Rock. I turned the image to black and white to better bring out the contrasting layers of the red rock.In my camera bag
The first thing I always make sure I have in the bag other than my Canon 60D body is the battery. I've only once left without a batteries for my Canon Powershot and it's since taught me to be prepared. Second item is a tie between my 50mm lens and my 18-55mm. These are my go to lenses and I ADORE working with them. I make sure to have my neutral density filters for both lenses, .3 and .9 densities each as well as a UV and polarized filter. Depending on where I'm shooting I'll either bring my 75-300mm or 55-250mm. Since it was given to me for Christmas the last thing I pack is my Dolica 60" carbon fiber tripod. It's light weight and makes capturing landscape photos even easier.Feedback
Southern Utah comes with many unique qualities. Depending on the time of year, you can be fighting snow or thunder storms. It makes capturing these landscapes so versatile. Capturing unique shots is almost always a possibility because everyone can see something different. Each time it rains the landscape changes and something new is always there to be caught. Bring a tripod. Be willing to wait. If you're into astrophotography these provide the perfect foreground. Don't give up. Sometimes it just takes a new way of looking at it to find the shot you want to get.
