Morning Light Revisited
Sheep's Lake in Moraine Park, Rocky Mountain National Park
Sheep's Lake in Moraine Park, Rocky Mountain National Park
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Location
This photo was taken on the last day of a week spent shooting in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. I was with 28 other Nikon owners and on my first ANPAT trip, the 14th for the organization.Time
Photo was taken about 8 am, not too long after sunrise. And it was windy and cold!Lighting
I loved the Alpen-glow that lit up the mountains and the clouds opposite the sunrise, and the reflection on the water in the foreground. It was pure magic for me.Equipment
This was taken with a Nikon D600, 24-70mm f/2.8 lens at a focal length of 70mm, ISO 800. I used a Really Right Stuff TVC-24L tripod with a BH-40 LR ball head, no flash.Inspiration
This was my first trip to the Rockies, and I simply couldn't get over the utter beauty everywhere I looked. Here, the stunning Alpen glow that lit the mountains and the clouds was too much to resist, awe-inspiring. Everything was there, the light, the mountains, the small lakes and grasses in the foreground.Editing
I used Lightroom 5 for post-processing, making some adjustments for clarity and contrast as well as Google Efex Pro for HDR.In my camera bag
The D600 of course, and believe it or not I often use the kit lens that came with it, 28-300, f/3.5-5.6. It has a very useful range so changing lenses isn't a problem. I also carry a Nikkor 50 mm, f/1.4, and sometimes, depending on where I am headed, my Nikkor 80-400. A set of Lee filters is also included as well as a circular polarizer.Feedback
Being in the right place at the right time always helps, along with weather that cooperates and a great deal of patience. While not always easy, being up very early well before sunrise is key, providing you time to get to where you want to be, and get set up, as well as arrive ahead of other photographers that might show up. Colorado in early fall proved to be a challenge, with two days of windy and cold conditions not to mention afternoon rains so it's vital to be prepared for that type of environment.
