Earth, Sky & Water (Athabasca Falls - Jasper)
I created this panorama using a 5D ii and 35mm lens, and stitching together 6 images. I wanted to capture the essence of this fall without any man-made structur...
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I created this panorama using a 5D ii and 35mm lens, and stitching together 6 images. I wanted to capture the essence of this fall without any man-made structures, and as it might have been when first found by the explorers of the Rocky Mountains.
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Top Shot Award 21
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Contest Finalist in Black And White Landscapes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Black And White Mountain Peaks Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Rugged Landscapes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Black And White Long Exposures Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Landscapes In Black And White Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Photography Day Photo Contest 2016
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Behind The Lens
Location
My kids wanted to see a waterfall, and I wanted to photograph one. This image was taken south of Jasper at the Athabasca Falls during a family road trip.Time
I took the image just before mid-noon. The overcast day really helped tone down the harshness of the light.Lighting
The lighting was nicely diffused by the clouds, otherwise this image would have had less drama in the sky and more harsh shadows.Equipment
This image as shot on a Canon 5D Mark ii and using an old 35mm Canon f2 lens. I had to hand-hold the camera for all 6 images that were used to create this final photo.Inspiration
I wanted to capture the falls without any man-made structures. Basically I wanted an image that captured the raw appearance of an undiscovered landscape. I also imagined the final version in black and white and I could see the rocks jumping out at me.Editing
The image was created from 6 raw files. In order to get the composition the way I invisioned the final image, I needed to stitch multiple images together. The stitched image was then processed in three steps. On step was used to to bring out detail in the sky; the second step helped tone down the edginess of the water; and the final step brought out some of the shadows in the rocks. Once I had the image looking the way I wanted it in colour, I then converted it to black and white and used color sliders to enhance specific tonalities.In my camera bag
I had my Canon 5D ii and a 35mm lens. I find the fixed lens forces me to think about composition which allows me to get even more creative.Feedback
This image was not something I planned. Usually you wait for the right light or come to the area at a certain time of day. But that's not always possible, so you need to get creative. If the lighting or color is dull or not benefiting the image, then consider going black and white. You'd be surprised how many images look better without the distractions of color. Before deleting an image, have a look at it in black and white, you might be pleasantly surprised. Try varying the whites and don't be afraid to blow the highlights, it can give more drama to an image. That also goes for the shadows, it's ok to have totally black areas in your photo. Black and white allows you that flexibility, and it really works well for images taken in bright mid-day sunlight. Give it a try.
