Elephant Rocks, Western Australia
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Location
This photo was taken while traveling along the southern coast of Western Australia, WA (the region of WA called the Great Southern). This particular spot is called Elephant Rocks.Time
This shot was taken at sunset after a couple hours of walking around, trying to find the perfect spot and complaining about how cloudy of a day it was... As a nice finish to the "hunt", and a definite reward, the skies cleared partially right around sunset creating this beautiful scene.Lighting
Lighting was pure luck as this was a very gloomy day and I was ready for black and white shots only. But then the sun came through with some clouds still there creating the very interesting and colorful skies.Equipment
It was taken with Canon 40D, a 10-22mm Canon wide angle lens, and a Manfrotto tripod. Also, a neutral density B+W filter for longer exposure that helps achieve the "smudgy" clouds effect.Inspiration
This was part of my travels around Australia, discovering the best spots along the beautiful Great Southern's coast (Western Australia).Editing
Post-processing was done in Photoshop Lightroom, with the typical enhancements I do for most landscape shots - adjusting highlights and shadows for a more even exposure, adding blacks and whites, enhancing clarity and tone curve for better contrast. Additionally, some color adjustments to bring out the variety in the sky - vibrance, slight saturation and luminance adjustment of select colors.In my camera bag
I usually carry everything I have with me "just in case" because whenever I leave something at home it just so happens that I need it that very day. So.... I bought a huge backpack to fit all the camera gear and some other travel must-haves, and usually have it all with me: the body - now Canon 6D, lenses - 16-35 F4, 24-70 F2.8 and 70-200 F2.8 II, some B+W filters (neutral density, circular polarizer, gradient filters) as well as a remote release for night shots. If shooting in low light, mainly night or sunrise shots - a Manfrotto tripod as well.Feedback
Be patient and have some optimism. Even the most boring and/or cloudy skies can clear up at sunset and you can end up with some great light effects and beautiful scenes.
