Yosemite falls
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Location
This was my first visit to Yosemite National Park, and this was taken one spring morning. Many of the good shots are taken slightly off the beaten path. I was looking for a puddle of water to find a reflection of the Yosemite falls and found it by walking a bit around this area.Time
There was a heavy downpour that early morning, and since I was there only for a night, I decided to venture out to capture some shots and was my best decision. With the rain there was nobody, except for a park ranger, and the scene was ethereal with the mist and rain.Lighting
The picture makes it seem that there is a lake or river that is reflecting the falls, but in reality it is a small puddle. To get the right perspective, I had to go low to the ground that increased the apparent size of the foreground.Equipment
This was with Nikon D750 + Tamron 24-70 mm, no flash.Inspiration
Yosemite National park is a place that requires you to stop, take a deep breath, admire the place and then think of the photography. It is an absolutely stunning place. Thankfully, the past experience of taking a lot of photographs of relatively bland places helped me look beyond the obvious and search for elements that make up a great photograph. The rain and mist was very overwhelming. I had to take this shot. Some things are just meant to happen.Editing
I don’t do a lot of post processing beyond the usual adjustments of contrast, brightness, shadows, highlights and white balance. I try to follow the rules of natgeo.In my camera bag
Two bodies: Nikon D750 and Nikon D500. Two lenses: Nikon 70-200 f2.8 and Tamron 24-70 f2.8. Filters: Lee filters including polarizer, ND graduated and 10-stop. Tripod. Flashlight. Batteries (two spare). Lens cleaner.Feedback
Go with your gut to find a location, then take a deep breath and explore the region before you take a shot. Camera phone is usually useful to quickly frame a shot and see how it might look. Where you stand makes a difference.
