SamGorski

Time to go home

NIKON D810

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Aperture f/9 ISO 64 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 150/10

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Location

This photo was taken in Fort William in Scotland few weeks ago. I was coming back from short holidays with my family, and decided to stop for some rest before 3 hours drive back home through Glencoe. While my wife and the kids were stretching legs in the park i was walking with camera and. I was going to snap Ben Newis - highest mountain in UK (Which can be seen in the background) but then i heard something in the air. It was a key of birds flying low above the lake. I followed it with my camera and started taking photos.

Time

It was late afternoon, beautiful light, not the sunset yet but sunny day. No wind at all just lazy, quiet, relaxing weather.

Lighting

Unusual for Scottish Highlands there as no fog, mist or rain. Day was absolutely charming. Sun was behind me, and air quality was fantastic, no filters needed.

Equipment

This was shoot with my Nikon D810 and 28-300 VR Lenses. Hand held , and then processed in Lightroom.

Inspiration

This was really inspired by sound of flying birds that dragged my attention from the subject i was going to photograph - Ben Newis. It was really quiet, no wind, or cars, just that beautiful sound of floating birds...

Editing

Lightroom adjustments. I usually just move the sliders until i'm happy with result. The one this time that played biggest role was " Dehaze" , and then conversion to B&W

In my camera bag

In My bag i have : Nikon D810, and lenses: Usually Nikkor 28-300 VR , as this covers everything from landscape to portrait , Its universal , and very long lens. For more specific jobs i have Sigma 15-30 - bought second hand. It is very cheap and old lens, but also ultra sharp, and give crazy angle of view. Last lenses i carry with me is Nikkor 50 F1.8 for portraits and low light situations. I have a flash, but i use it occasionally only. Small torch is always in my pocket for light painting and security. And my favourite Heavy as tank Manfrotto triopd (190 Series). Its few Years old and heavy enough to have its own gravity but i can place in on the beach during storm and not worry about any movement of my camera.

Feedback

Scotland. The weather changes from winter to summer 5 time a day sometimes. My advice is : Take Your camera and go for a walk. In this occasion it was a brake during a car trip. Look around, and listen. Nature will talk to You in You will have Your eyes, ears, and heart open. It will tell You where to look. Know Your camera, i had it switch on, and set for fast moving object( Birds) in less then a second. Don't keep your camera in the backpack until You see something. It may be too late if you will have to unpack and set it up.

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