Ogmore Castle Long Exposure
Probably one of my first, successful (to me anyway), long exposure shots using my Formatt Hitech ND10 filter
Probably one of my first, successful (to me anyway), long exposure shots using my Formatt Hitech ND10 filter
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Location
This photo was taken whilst I was stood in a very muddy patch, on the bank of the Ogmore River in South Wales.Time
I'd long wanted to try and grab a sunset shot in this location but the trouble with Wales is the weather doesn't always play ball. This was one occasion where the weather, the time of day and my not being in work all blended together to form this. This was very early January on a cold, but dry and partially overcast day.Lighting
To be honest, I almost always convert my long exposure shots to B&W and in my head with teh wind blowing directly over me that was my plan for this as well. However, the 40 second exposure made the colours really stand out and this probably my only LE that is still in colour.Equipment
My trust Benro travel tripod would have been my go to choice here along with my Canon 60D and the much derided kit lens, but in my eyes provides great images, Canon 18-55mm. On front would have been my Formatt Hitech adapter and 10 stop ND filter.Inspiration
This is one of many castles local to me and I love returning time, and time again to see what different angles or play of light I can capture. I can't say there was any specific inspiration other than the fast fading light of a winter sunset.Editing
I didn't undertake a great deal of PP as it isn't really my area of strength. I definitely adjusted highlights & shadows as well as the whites & blacks. I definitely added a stop or so of contrast. I don't recall now, but it may even have made a trip through Nik Color Efex to see if I could make the sky pop some more.In my camera bag
Aside from what I used to take this shot I usually carry my 70-200 f4 and my trusty but fun and funky Lensbaby with several different addins. I also carry a glass ball for other unusual shots.Feedback
Lots of patience and lots of return trips. But seriously, the one advice I read for LE's is that you want cloud cover of about 60% and a good strong breeze in the sky, not necessarily at ground level. I use an app that is predominantly meant for drone flying to help me with this called UAV Forecast which not only gives you cloud cover details but wind speeds at different heights. After that, you just need the wind to be blowing in the right direction for your end vision.
