Trail of the Cedars
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park
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I took this photo about nine years ago on a family hike up at The Trail of the Cedars (hence the name) in beautiful Glacier National Park. My family and I have been on this hike and many others in GNP I don’t know how many times. It’s basically in my back yard and growing up I remember going up in the park 3-4 times a week. I’m often teased about how many photos I take every time we go up there because I’ve been on Going to the Sun road so many times but I never tire of it’s beauty. It’s definitely one of a kind and in my opinion, should be on everyone’s “bucket list”!Time
I took this photo so long ago I don’t remember the exact time or even the month. But I know it was mid-afternoon and knowing Montana and when the park usually opens, I would say late July to early August.Lighting
This photo was taken with no artificial lighting. It was a gorgeous day with clear blue skies. The way the sun peaks through the cedars lining and surrounding the trail is the best lighting anyone could wish for. From an amateur like myself to a professional.Equipment
This photo was taken with a very basic, point and shoot Sony Cyber-shot.Inspiration
What inspires me to take photos like “Trail of the Cedars” is to just try and capture even just a fraction of the beauty I see around me every day. Things can and do change so fast and memories begin to fade with time. By capturing a scene like “Trail of the Cedars” or even just a simple moment with a friend or loved one can last and be admired or remembered long after that moment has passed.Editing
I do my best to use as little post-processing as I can. To let nature reveal it’s natural beauty for itself. For this photo I used a very basic Viewbug filter and made a few slight changes to the contrast to make the image “pop” and really catch your eye.In my camera bag
I am a mostly self-taught amateur photographer and I have a fairly wide range of equipment that I’ve either bought myself or have been given in support of my my passion. From the Sony Cyber-shot to a Nikon D3000 with an 18-55mm lens to an old film Canon AE-1 with a 50mm lens and a telephoto lens as well. I am currently using a Samsung NX1100 with a 50mm lens.Feedback
For anyone who is mostly a landscape photographer, all I can really say is just take the time to pay attention to your surroundings. Find the beauty in things that most people don’t pay attention to or really even see. Take photos of everything you find even remotely intriguing. Not all photos will be noteworthy or even good. I’ve deleted tons of photos, but sometimes you’ll take a winner. Go out and practice. Get familiar with your camera but also with yourself and train your “eye” and you’ll start to see more and more. Yes, having a “good” camera/equipment can be a plus, but as you can see, a $50 camera can take amazing photos as well.
