Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake Alberta Canada
Emerald Lake Alberta Canada
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Location
This photo was in late May at Emerald Lake in the Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada. Its looking across the lake toward Wapta mountain.Time
The shot was taken mid-morning on a clear and sunny day. There weren't many people around, I think we got there before the buses showed up. We had been staying in Banff and Emerald lake was the first of many lakes we planned on visiting that day.Lighting
It was beautiful, warn and sunny on the day this was taken. All the natural colours were popping out at me and I wanted nothing more than that in this image.Equipment
I used a Canon 5d MkIII with a Tokina 17-35mm lens. It was shot at 1/320sec at f/5.6. ISO 50 at 20mm. Hand held.Inspiration
The Lake itself inspired this shot. the whole area is just like those post cards you see in the tourist shops. We had walked around the area for about an hour and I had taken a heap of other shots. We were about to head off when I walked past this spot and saw the Pines framing the mountain. I had to take it.Editing
I didn't have too much to do with this shot in post. Cropped it a little to centre it a little better. I also had to darken tthe sky a little. All done in Lightroom.In my camera bag
My bag charges depending on what I'm planning. If I put eberything in its too heavy, but i always take my tripod, Canon EF24-105mm f/4 (really good alround lens), ND filters, cable release and a couple of Lume Cubes. Zoom lens, flash and other stuff only comes out when I need it.Feedback
This was the first time I had been to Canada and I absolutely loved it. It's such a contrast to the landscape of Australia. My time at this location was limited and I took a heap of photos, some good, probably quiet a few not so good. My adivce would be to make the best with what you have. You don't always have days to wait for the ideal light or the ideal conditions. Nor do you always have access to all the gear you think you need to get a shot. Move the camera away from your face and look around and enjoy the location you are at at the time you are there. The shots will come. And instead of buying all the gear you MIGHT need learn to use what you have properly and you won't go wrong. Most importantly go and explore.
