Nature Beauty
Another shot from Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore
Another shot from Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore
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Location
I took this photo on a trip to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. We were on a boat tour that they offer and it made a great vantage point for many of the rock features.Time
I wanted to capture my images on the tour during with the best light so we took the late afternoon cruise around 6pm. Needless to say the conditions were perfect that day!Lighting
I was lucky enough to be shooting with the sun to my left so it played beautifully off the colorful rocks offering great color and reflections.Equipment
This was shot with my Olympus E-M1 and M.Zuiko 12-40mm 2.8 Pro.Inspiration
I love to shoot new and exciting locations as much as possible. When I heard about Pictured Rocks I knew that it was a place that I had to see and capture. Nature offers so many beautiful photo ops and this was one of the best I've seen.Editing
I always do my post processing in Lightroom. I like to add more contrast and give my images a vibrant and energetic look.In my camera bag
When I head out to shoot I always have my Olympus E-M1 with me. When it comes to lenses I carry a few options with me. My M.Zuiko 12-40mm 2.8 Pro is my go to all around lens. I like to keep my M.Zuiko 8mm 1.8 Fisheye handy because I love to shoot wide and have fun with the warped perspectives you can create with the fisheye. Lastly I carry the M.Zuiko 40-150mm 2.8 Pro in case I need a little more reach to capture my subject. I usually carry some ND filters with me for long exposure seascapes. I always take my Vanguard VEO 265CB tripod along which is super lightweight and perfect for shooting my long exposures!Feedback
The later in the day the better when it comes to shooting landscapes in my opinion. The light won't be so harsh and you will be able to capture vibrant colors in the sky and in the landscape. If you happen to be shooting in motion like I was on the boat you will want to be sure to keep a fast shutter speed to ensure sharp crisp images especially as the sun starts to set. Lastly always look for different perspectives and vantage points to set your images apart from the all of the others.
