Grand teton 2
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Location
I snapped this photo in Grand Teton National Park, neighbors with Yellowstone.Time
My family and I had been on the road for about two hours, when we decided to stop at one of those places on the side of the road where there was gravel paved in, and a small cleared area of grass. It was a very peaceful time of the day, and seemed like Mother Nature was still sleeping. The clouds were starting to settle in on the base of the Rocky Mountains around mid-afternoon, when the river was still calm, and when there was still a perfect view of the iconic Mt.Moran in the distance.Lighting
The sun was in the right position overhead, and helped give the final touch to making this photo take on the beauty of the moment.Equipment
This photo was taken using a Nikon D5300 camera, using an 18-140 mm lens, with an aperture of f/11, 1/400 shutter speed, and ISO of 400.Inspiration
Since I planned to relax on my first day driving to Yellowstone, I decided to scout for places to take a photo where one of the iconic mountains of Mt.Moran would be included. I loved the nature, color, and scenery of this place, so I decided to spend some extra time scouting for a perfect spot to take this shot.Editing
This photo did not go under any processing.In my camera bag
My Nikon D5300 camera body is definitely the first equipment that goes into my camera backpack. Of course, I would not be able to take any pictures without my Nikon camera. My prime lens, is the Nikkor 18-140 zoom lens that is usually mounted onto my camera. I then pack in my Nikkor 55-300 zoom lens into the backpack. Since I commonly use camera accessories in my photos, I pack in black-white and polarizing filters, a tripod, and lastly, a velometer for my long-exposure shots. Even if my equipment pack starts to get very heavy, it ensures me that I have all the necessary equipment for any situation.Feedback
Unless you are on point with meteorology, always have your equipment with you. I have definitely come under regrettable circumstances where I didn't have my tripod with me when I needed it. I was lucky to have good weather in Grand Teton and Yellowstone most of the time when I visited, since the time period perfectly fitted the schedules of my family members. Still, even in the worst weather possible, there may be a golden moment when a beautiful scene emerges, and you've gotta be ready to catch that moment. You don't know when a similar scene may arise again. In the morning of my first day near Grand Teton, I was bummed out by the heavy amounts of fog and clouds that covered up any scene possible. As I drove away from the mountains around mid-day, the clouds suddenly cleared up, except for that small cloud lingering at the base. All in all, always be prepared for any type of weather or animal occurrence, and be patient. If an afternoon storm comes in and ruins your hope for capturing a sunset, don't try the act of giving up, and wait for the golden moment. My other piece of advice is to know your equipment well. Sometimes you may need to adjust your settings so that your photos meet up to the standard of what your eyes see. If you are tired of always reading endless articles about your piece of equipment, don't be afraid to take experimental shots, evaluate, adjust camera settings, and re-take a photo. Of course, know the basic functions of your equipment, like knowing which setting controls the aperture width, which determines the amount of light that comes into your camera. If my aperture was too large on this photo, the outcome would be a very white-shaded photo, with a very 'noisy' feel to the eyes. Hence, always be prepared, have patience, and know your equipment in and out.
