Derwentwater Sunset
The spontaneous weekend away with my wife paid off in my eyes with this one. Taken at Derwentwater (Derwent Water) in the Lake District just outside Keswick, I ...
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The spontaneous weekend away with my wife paid off in my eyes with this one. Taken at Derwentwater (Derwent Water) in the Lake District just outside Keswick, I was stood along-side two other fully kitted-out photographers, as well as two dozen tourists with their camera phones and selfie-sticks. Just 30 seconds, SOOC :-)
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markgamblin
June 21, 2016
Superb composition and amazing light, at one of my favourite spots in the Lakes :)
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Location
This photo was taken at Derwentwater in the Lake District, Cumbria.Time
Just after 5pm, as the sun dipped behind the mountain peaks. Although I'd been shooting for around 10 mins before and a few mins after, this was my overall favourite for the colourful sky and the lack of swans swimming through the shotLighting
The ambient light in the sky was stunning, I was simply focussed on capturing that in the lake's reflection as well as the sky. Long exposures certainly help with that due to the smooth water effectsEquipment
Canon 600D, 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II, ND1000, tripod, remote shutterInspiration
It wasn't a planned shoot. I took the wife away for a few days and we just happened to visit this place around 30 mins before sunset. Looking at the colour in the sky at the time, I just knew the sunset was going to be spectacular.Editing
This photo is straight out of the cameraIn my camera bag
At the time I also had a 75-250mm and a 50mm. If I'm going somewhere new and don't know what to expect, I tend to take everything with me so I can be ready for any type of shotFeedback
Once you've found a stunning location, you're half way there. Timing however, is key. If I'd not been there there at that moment, it would be a completely different picture. If you're planning on taking sunset or sunrise photos in advance, be sure to check the times for that day and set up your gear with plenty of time to prepare your composition. If you're new to long exposure photography, practice, practice, practice!
