Sunset in Nashville, TN
I read that this pedestrian bridge was one of the best places to capture a Nashville sunset...I was not disappointed! I used a Canon T5 on a tripod with a Sigm...
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I read that this pedestrian bridge was one of the best places to capture a Nashville sunset...I was not disappointed! I used a Canon T5 on a tripod with a Sigma 17-55 lens. Loving my new hobby!
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This photo was taken on the Two Rivers Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville, TN. Being in the early days of my DSLR usage, I was eager to learn my equipment, including a tripod. My goal is to go back one evening and capture the sun centered in the "crosshairs" of the bridge support. According to my star chart app, this alignment occurs in the month of June...so stay tuned.Time
Obviously, this is a sunset picture. My favorite time of the day has always been the "Blue Hour" as the color of the sky can create some incredible opportunities for photography.Lighting
Sunsets can create some spectacular shots. I was very fortunate to have the perfect blend of sun and clouds to get this picture. The "wispy" cirrus clouds are excellent for providing the ideal reflection for the sun as you see the shades of orange across the entire sky.Equipment
Again, this picture was taken in my early days of a DSLR user, thus I was shooting with a Canon Rebel T5. I had invested in my first lens as well, besides the standard kit lens that came with the camera, and it was a Sigma 17mm-50mm/f 2.8. I was also excited to be using my new tripod which was perfect for extending that shutter speed! If my memory serves me correctly, I may have been playing with a Neutral Density filter also.Inspiration
I originally went there to capture the General Jackson Showboat coming down the Cumberland River, but I misread their schedule. The opportunity was not lost, however, as I snagged this super shot instead.Editing
I always shoot in RAW, a lesson learned early on as a budding photographer, thus post processing is required. I use Lightroom to do get the job done. I must say, learning not to over process is critical! This is a common issue for new users, me included. I generally stick to the basics, and shy away from tone curves and other advanced features.In my camera bag
Today, one could say that I have moved to the "dark side". I traded all my Canon equipment for a Fujifilm set up. I had a trip to Italy coming up, and I wanted something more compact and travel friendly. My brother-in-law, a strict Canon user and my mentor at the time, was shocked! However, making the switch to a mirrorless system was one of the best decisions I have made in regards to photography. In my camera bag, I keep it simple. I always have my standard zoom lens, an 18mm-115mm for general purposes. Then I have a 35mm/f1.2 lens for low light situations as I prefer to stay away from flash. And as always suggested, an extra battery and memory card. THAT'S IT!Feedback
Bring a tripod so you can extend the shutter speed and get that smoother, wispy feel. Look for those leading lines that draw your attention to the "best part", in this case, the sunset/sky.
