The Old Cottage
This photograph was taken on a particularly hot day in October. Mist formed on the river. I had to proceed quickly because in 15 minutes the haze obstructed the...
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This photograph was taken on a particularly hot day in October. Mist formed on the river. I had to proceed quickly because in 15 minutes the haze obstructed the view and I had to leave. I used my tripod and my wide-angle lens Sigma 10-20 mm.
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Location
This photo was taken in a Natural Reserve called the Jacques-Cartier River Valley. This is about an hour drive north of Quebec City in Canada where I live. The Jacques-Cartier River begins in the Laurentian Wildlife Reserve from the Grand Lac Jacques-Cartier and flows 110 miles to the St. Lawrence River.Time
The phrase "To be in the right place at the right time" really applies to this photo. It was November 14, 2011 around 3 p.m.Lighting
It was not the first time that I photographed this chalet. But this time, the sun low on the horizon was dimmed by the clouds. It was a hot day for the month of November and as the water in the river had cooled a lot, a mist formed further north and was coming down pushed by the river current.Equipment
I installed my Manfrotto tripod and used my Nikon D7000 set to manual focus and my Sigma 10-20 mm EX DC HSM. I braketed for 3 exposures and used the small Nikon remote control to trigger the camera.Inspiration
With the clouds hiding the sun and the mist hanging over the river, it was the perfect lighting and mood to photograph this chalet. This was also possible because there was no wind on that day.Editing
I merge the 3 shots in Adobe Lightroom and sharpen it a bit. Not much was needed.In my camera bag
I still use my Nikon D7000 in bad weather but I also carry a Nikon D5500 for the 24 megapixels when the weather is good. For the lens I carry my SIgma 10-20 F4-5.6 EX DC HSM, a Tamron 17-50 mm F2.8 XR DI II, a Nikon 70-300 mm 4.5-5.6 ED VR. I have two tripods, a Manfrotto 190XPROB that is strong and heavy with Manfrotto ball head and a carbon Optex Black 2.2 pounds for hiking.Feedback
Do not hesitate to come back to the same place because the different light and temperature conditions give very different photo results. Sunrise and sunset are obviously the ideal time for landscape photography and the days of bad weather are not to be neglected because the dark clouds provide dramatic images. There are cheap camera protections available and even a simple plastic bag can do the job for rainy days. You will need a good tripod for these low light conditions. It is best to save money by purchasing a quality one that will be durable and repairable in the long run. Look at the reviews on photo sites and magazines to make an informed choice according to your needs.
