The weathered house just fits. The rolling hills and snow covered mountains make it shine. Nostalgic; wonder what it was like pioneering this area with dream...
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The weathered house just fits. The rolling hills and snow covered mountains make it shine. Nostalgic; wonder what it was like pioneering this area with dreams of gold.
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RyanHuebelPhotography
October 13, 2015
In the Sierra Nevadas, California. Thank you for the compliment!
davebennett
April 15, 2019
Great shot. I almost entered my shot of Benson Hot Springs. Yours has more colour around. Last time I passed through it said population 13 1/2 do you know if it is still the same or 14 now?
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I took this photo outside of Benton Hot Springs in the Northern Sierra Nevadas, California. Small hike off the road before entering the town.Time
It was late afternoon, I want to say around 3 or 4 pm in October. The low winter sun is very warm and makes for great shadows and full color.Lighting
I just enjoy the low sunlight. Makes everything warm which is naturally very pleasing to the human eye. Makes for less editing as I have a love hate relationship with photoshop.Equipment
I believe I used a canon rebel xs with a kit 18-55mm lens. Equipment does not make a shot! :)Inspiration
My ancestors played a big role in the history of Northern California. I was in the area with my family on a photography trip and really enjoy the beauty of decaying old buildings. They just tell a story by themselves.Editing
I do very little lost-processing with my photography. I typically just do what I need to to fix the natural dampening from the lens. Up the contrast a little, and only a few points in vibrancy and saturation. The final step is to burn in the edges of the photo very softly. By doing this it pulls the eye into the frame.In my camera bag
I have changed my equipment in the last couple years. Currently I have a 5d mark 2; and 2 of the L lenses. And I always carry around a nifty fifty.Feedback
The best advice I have ever received was to look for the natural geometry in the shot you want to take. You should try to take a shot that leads the eye around the photo constantly because of the natural geometrical lines in it. Look at the outside of the frame first before checking on what is in the middle. The rule of thirds is important but be creative, try to always establish a foreground to add depth.