Nature's Blanket
Fog rolls through the forest shot from Tunnel View in Yosemite National Parl
Fog rolls through the forest shot from Tunnel View in Yosemite National Parl
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williamlowery
November 17, 2015
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This photo was taken from Tunnel View in Yosemite National Park, CATime
6:30am (before sunrise)Lighting
The low lighting in this scene required a slightly slower shutter speedEquipment
Camera: Canon EOS 60D Lens: EF-S18-135mm Focal Length: 135mm Tripod: Gitzo Model GT3530LSInspiration
I stumbled across this scene while trying to capture a sunrise shot of that gorgeous view from Tunnel View in Yosemite National Park. As I impatiently waited for the sun to rise, I noticed this low-hanging fog sweeping through the Valley, creating an almost surreal type of atmosphere. I quickly changed my lens to allow for a more narrow field of view and began shooting at 135mm. This focal length enabled me to hone in on the fog swirling through the trees in the distance, creating a sense of emotion and mood. Settings: Aperture: f/9 ISO: 100 Exposure: 6/10Editing
Post processing was a cinch as the beauty of the image really spoke for itself. I adjusted the lighting in Photoshop, added a bit of warmth and saturation, and slightly intensified the fog using the dodge and burn toolIn my camera bag
Cannon EOS 60D, Gitzo Tripod, Lee Filter System, Singh-Ray Filters (Polarizer, 3-Stop Solid ND Filter, 5 Stop Solid ND Filter, 2 Stop Graduated ND Filter)Feedback
Sometimes the best picture is unexpected and unplanned. Always look around while working a scene, and try different settings. The best shot may be right in front of you!
