Cold Storage-Moon
Old cold storage cottages on the bayside of Cape Cod.
Old cold storage cottages on the bayside of Cape Cod.
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Location
Cape Cod, MassachusettsTime
Before sunrise in the summer.Lighting
Did not use a flash.Equipment
Nikon D7000, tripod and Nikon wide angle lensInspiration
I had been working on a photographic project for over 9 years. I tried to cover five towns on foot, one square mile at a time. I tried to create one compelling image in each square mile. I would park my car, map out an area within the town and begin walking and looking for a unique composition. Often, I would go back to an area at a specific time of day when the light is magical such as before sunrise as in this photo. I call this a "landscape study" where I just study the landscape for weeks and weeks until something about an area stands out. I look for texture, clear shapes, color and atmosphere.Editing
Sharpened, bumped up the saturation a bit and increased detail. Sometimes I will bring up the shadow areas as well to get more definition in the darker foregrounds.In my camera bag
Nikon D7000 and all Nikon lenses, 35 mm, wide angle, telephoto lens and macro lens-filters to protect the lensesFeedback
I believe that you should follow your gut after you have developed your skills and know photography beyond the basics. I always use a tripod when shooting landscape in low light. It is the only rule I don't break. I like tack sharp images unless I am aiming for an image where sharpness isn't as relevant. Take your time. Plan. I work in one area for long periods of time. I keep making photographs in the same spot until I feel I have achieved optimal results. I don't give up. I am not a point and shoot photographer nor do I run and grab my camera and make spontaneous images. I think well in advance, know where I am going, have a good idea about what I will be shooting, get there early, set up and allow myself to take my time. I think composition is everything. Once you have your composition, you can relax and just focus on your settings. I also look for anything that might be distracting such as a wire running through the scene or a branch. It is the little things that usually add up to disappointing results. "If only I noticed.....or what if I just tilted the camera a bit more to feature more sky" and so on. Slow down and take your time.
