SThulin

Away in the Mountains

Captured on a recent hike up Silver Star Mountain, B.C. Canada

Captured on a recent hike up Silver Star Mountain, B.C. Canada
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NIKON D5200

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Aperture 90/10 ISO 100 Shutter 10/3200 Focal Length 180/10

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Aug, 2016

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken on a hike I did from the top of Silver Star Mountain, Vernon, British Columbia.

Time

I took this picture mid-day. It was a great, clear day, which made it easy to capture the mountains off in the distance, providing great depth to the photograph.

Lighting

The day I took this picture, the sun was high in the sky, providing all the light needed to get the picture. because the sun was behind me, I didn't have to worry about a glare on the lens

Equipment

I took this picture on a Nikon D5200 with an 18-55mm lens. I set the camera to f/9 with an ISO of 100 and shutter speed of 1/320. No other equipment was used.

Inspiration

Since the first time I picked up a camera I have always loved taking landscape photos. There is something about being able to go back and look at the places I have been that I love. As I learn and grow as a photographer I continue to take landscape photos so I don't forget what inspired me to be a photographer in the first place.

Editing

For this picture, and the majority of the pictures I take, I did not do any post-processing.

In my camera bag

Typically I always carry my Nikon D5200 with me. I always have my 18-55mm lens with me, set on manual mode. In addition to the 18-55mm I carry a Nikon 28mm manual lens, a Nikon 50mm manual lens, as well as my Super-Takumar 135mm manual lens and a Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm Manual lens. As well as all my lenses I carry 3 Neutral density filters for longer exposures, and a cleaning brush in case I get a fingerprint on a lens.

Feedback

If you are trying to capture a landscape scene, I find going out on a clear, sunny day, or a slightly overcast day work best. If you are out on a sunny day, do your best to keep the sun behind you to avoid a glare on your lens. Don't limit yourself to just nice days though, sometimes a dark day can give you some great, moody shots. Always remember to look at your foreground, as you may be focusing on what is in the distance, and may not notice something undesirable in the foreground. And always have fun with your photography!

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Away in the Mountains

Captured on a recent hike up Silver Star Mountain, B.C. Canada

Behind The Lens

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