Autumn Reflections on Oxbow Bend
This was a gorgeous fall morning at Oxbow Bend in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
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This was a gorgeous fall morning at Oxbow Bend in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
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Location
This photo was taken at Oxbow Bend, in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA.Time
I took this shot early on a crisp fall morning, just after sunrise.Lighting
This shot was taken in natural lighting, of course, but I loved how the early morning fog and clouds created a magical feel to the overall scene, as the clouds moved through and around the trees and mountains. It dulled the sunrise light but really allowed the vivid colors of the autumn foliage to really pop.Equipment
This was photographed using a Pentax K-5 camera body and a Sigma 70-200mm lens, and I shot it at 75mm at f/18, 20 seconds, ISO 100. The camera was mounted on a Markins ballhead and Gitzo tripod because it was a long exposure shot.Inspiration
My goal the morning of this shot was to get a good morning shot of the mountains that are immediately behind this specific scene, and I did take some shots like that as well, but I was really enthralled by this group of colorful trees that were so beautiful to me. So I replaced the wide angle lens with the 70-200 lens so I could really compose my shot only on what I wanted, which was the trees and their reflection in this case.Editing
The shot required minimal post-processing, but I did edit the shot in Lightroom to make some basic adjustments to contrast, saturation, clarity, and sharpness.In my camera bag
My equipment lineup varies slightly each time I go out, based on the intent of my photographic outing, but typically if I'm doing landscape work, I will always have my trusty Pentax 15mm prime, Sigma 10-20mm wide angle lens, Sigma 17-50, and Sigma 70-200 zoom. Additionally, I always carry backup batteries and SD cards, polarizing and neutral density filters for all my lenses, a headlamp, remote trigger, cleaning brush, and lens wipes.Feedback
I'm a planner by nature, and so I try to plan ahead as much as possible before any expedition to be as knowledgeable as possible about what I expect to encounter, particularly when its my first time at that location. Such planning includes gaining a solid understanding of different composition possibilities, which I do by researching the work of other photographers. That helps me determine best what lenses to bring, although I still try to bring a wide range of other lenses just in case other ideas present themselves. Planning also includes understanding the right time of day for certain photographs, the right time of year in some cases, an understanding of how tidal patterns may influence a shot if it's on the coast, and so forth. I also research topics such as access to the spot, directions to the spot, and if the photo location is at a park or somewhere that may not always be open, I make sure I know exactly when I can expect to gain access or not because the last thing I want to do is drive really far somewhere and be denied entry! Often I contact other photographers who have taken shots similar to what I envision for my planned shot to ask them questions regarding access, parking, etc. This is all very helpful. I like being armed with information.
