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Location
This photography was taken on the Villarrica volcano in Chile, 3 months before the eruption. I made his ascent in December 2014, the snow has now melted and its appearance is very different. In reaching its peak at 2847m the temperature drops to -15 degrees and odors of sulfur compel you to wear a mask. It is in these extremes conditions that I discover a beautiful landscape, timeless and I will realize my insignificance against this natural monster.
Time
It was at 7 AM, the sky was blue with no clouds and the snow was white. It was an amazing contrast.
Lighting
I wanted to use the black and white because the sky was a little boring with no clouds but it's very well like that...
Equipment
It was a Canon 700D with a 50mm lens. It's very useful when you made an ascent with a lot of Mountaineering equipment because it's a good lens for the light and it's not heavy.
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Inspiration
In french we call that "être au bon endroit au bon moment" (Literally "Be at the right place at the right moment"). I have seen this man alone maybe at 200-300 meters from me making his ascent, and I've seen directly the impact of this photography, man against the nature, the mountain.
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Editing
Only some retouching for the black and white but not very much.
In my camera bag
I've begin my professional activity since 1 month so my gear is actually my Canon 700D, a 50mm lens (1.8) because it's not expensive and It's very useful, a 24-70 IS USM 4 because it's a very versatile lens with a macro mode and an variable ND filter. My last acquisition is a Triggertrap remote, very useful for time laps or long exposure.
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Feedback
The only advice that I can tell you with my little experience is to travel, explore the world or a country but not necessarily at the touristic places, try to talk with local people to find beautiful places. By example, I've found a very beautiful canyon in Bolivia with no tourists and it was amazing. I've made a 6 month trip in South america, I made Nepal and others, and at each time the best was when local people help me to travel.
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