Oct, 2013
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Behind The Lens
Location
Evans lookout to junction rock walk, following the river eather than the track. Australia NSW KatoombaTime
The photo was taken on the 8/10/2013 at 10:47Lighting
Unfortunately back then I only had a polarizer filter and being roughly a 6-7 hour walk I couldnt wait for the sun to loose its edge or go behind the cliff. I also wasn't shooting in raw files back then so I couldn't edit it in much detail so it ended up better than expected having the camera less than a year at the time.Equipment
Tripod - cheap optex Nikon D3200 Nikon 18-105mm (photo taken at 18mm) Uv filter to protect my lens in the canyons PolorizerInspiration
I enjoy bushwalking and a bonus to that is I also enjoy photography. My fav photos are in canyons and hard to reach places that not everyone can make it to. On many occasions ive gone off the track to get my photos and the adventure is fun but you also wonder how many people have actualy been here and taken this photo and that makes it that little bit more special. Localy ive gotten to the bottom of geringong and carrington falls where only a select few people know where the chimney to get down is and most people with a fear of heights will never make it. I think the whole idea of how rivers are created and how they can change so quickly is also the reason I enjoy waterfall photography cause after 1 storm the whole scene can change and its up to us to capture it and make it real for the rest of the world to see.Editing
At the time I was using windows picture to edit my photos which im sure many would guess is rubbish. All you can do is basicly just edit saturation and contrast which is why I think this photo is more special to me because I know I created it in a canyon and on the camera not at a desk and on the computer by changing its overall mood and apearence.In my camera bag
I carry with me on most walks: Standard hiking backpack First aid kit (came in handy when I cut my leg open just last week) Flare and personal locator beacon. Food (usualy lunch, morning tea and a snack) Heaps of water (3L) 20m length of rope to get to the impossible spots Tripod Camera (D3200) Lens 18-105 (I now use a 18-300mm) Lee filters which I did not have at the time The backpack can get quite heavy but where I go all the extras are necessary should something happen.Feedback
When I took this I was new to photography but now I know the importance of light. The best times to take pics as everyone will say is at dusk or early morning. At this spot though unless you want to camp out at night or get up at 2am and start walking is a little hard. Now I feel with most photography filters play a huge role in capturing the perfect photo on the camera itself. You can eliminate highlights, bring out more colour and alter the photo how you want it (to a point) at the scene itself. You may take 3 variations of the photo and then come editing time one will appeal more to you and your style of photography. I also think the most important thing is take your time, there is only so much editing you can do before you ruin a photo. I think its important to take your time and get it right on the camera and then enhance it. Dont mess with it to the point of ruining it, just enhance it. I also believe you should learn the basics of every type of photography I much prefer landscapes but learning still life and close up photography has kept me interested and im still learning how to use the camera every day. And if you enjoy a spot keep going back at different times of the day or after heavy rain to try and capture the perfect photo for that area. There is alot of patience involved in photography to so if you find yourself waiting for sunset after setting up read a photography book you may just learn a new technique for the scene infront of you.
