Glacier Sunset
Nov, 2014Views
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Location
This photo was taken at the base of the Sheridan Glacier in Cordova, Alaska. That year, the lake allowed us to land a float plane in it and we floated to the edge of the moraine to explore more closely. The water was super calm and the sunset was creating some amazing light. My husband and I own an Adventure Lodge in Alaska and that affords me many cool opportunities to capture neat photos like this one.Time
This particular shot was early evening, I was looking for soft sun on the face of the Glacier, but then turned around to capture this light on the lake. Don't forget to look behind you....some amazing evening shots have happened because I looked in the rear view mirror as I was driving away from a shoot.Lighting
Soft lighting and rose winter glow are my favorites for shooting in our area. That light tends to bring out the deep colors of the landscape or wildlife. It does not leave you a lot of time, but if you get out and wait, the results can be magical.Equipment
I use a Nikon 7000 and this was my standard 18-300 lens. No filters.Inspiration
I love to share the beautiful area that we live in with friends, family, and clients of our Adventure Lodge. My community is a small, remote, town in Alaska only accessible by air or boat so I like to help others experience its magic through my photos.Editing
This particular shot required no post-processing. I usually only manipulate photos until they capture exactly what my eye sees. I do not like to over process or change what the original experience was.In my camera bag
I carry two lenses in my bag...my standard 18-300 Nikon and a Sigma 100-400. I love the Sigma lenses and they seem to be more affordable. I don't like to go much larger because I take a lot of wildlife shots on the fly and tend to not use my tripod that often, but it is always with me as well. Three Extra batteries and many SD cards are also at my finger tips...I am a take a 100 and use one kind of photographer...it means I have to have a lot of space for many shots.Feedback
My only advice is to get out of your comfort zone and get out a lot. You never know what you will see on a hike or a simple walk. Always take your camera everywhere with you, it has become an extra appendage on my body, then you will not miss those special, once and lifetime experiences.
