Yosemite - Tree
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I took the photo in Yosemite National ParkTime
This shot was taken about mid-morning, as I started the day in the valley to catch the sunrise. By the time I had worked my way up to the top of the park where this shot was taken, a few hours had passed away.Lighting
No special lighting was taken for this shot as the reasonably low sun was still casting shadows across the valley.Equipment
I used a Canon EOS 5D SR, with a Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens. The camera was mounted on a tripod and the settings were 1/80 sec at f/16 and ISO 100.Inspiration
I started the day at dawn, catching the sunrise in amongst the trees in the valley, and then started heading up to the top of the park. To get to this location I had parked my car and then walked through more closed in trees before coming out to this incredible view. Whilst looking out at the vastness of the valley below, I spotted this lone tree perched on the edge of the cliff face. The main inspiration for the angle of this shot was that I felt the clouds were mimicking the shape of the tree, and by including a large amount of sky I tried to emphasise the openness on the top of the cliff, as opposed to the crowded treescape below.Editing
I imported the shot in Lightroom and made a few minor tweaks before exporting to AuroraHDR where I made a few final adjustments to end with this image.In my camera bag
IN my bag, I normally carry several Canon Lenses. A 24-70mm f/2.8, a 100-400mm, a 16-35mm, and a Fisheye 8-15mm. I also carry a flash, a set of Lee filters and a remote control. Other extras include spare batteries, a torch, extra memory cards, a 1.4x multiplier, and a lens cleaning kitFeedback
The only advice that I can give to others who want to capture photos like this is to get up early, to expect to do a lot of searching for the right places, to be patient in waiting for the sun or clouds to be in the right spot at the right time - and finally to take a lot of shots and to enjoy what you are doing.
