Lake Sandra, Knight Island, Alaska
Lake Sandra was a good source of entertainment during the long Alaskan winters I went on Knight Island.
Once it froze over it was a great place to...
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Lake Sandra was a good source of entertainment during the long Alaskan winters I went on Knight Island.
Once it froze over it was a great place to go and stretch my legs while doing a bit of ice skating.
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Once it froze over it was a great place to go and stretch my legs while doing a bit of ice skating.
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Location
I took this photo on Knight Island, Alaska. An uninhabited island in the S.E. Prince William Sound region of the Chugach Wilderness. I lived as a caretaker here for two years minding a small, seasonal, private retreat. The first year I spent the 9 months the owner was away with my wife, dog, and two cats. The second year it was just me and my four-legged friends. I spent my years here studying and teaching myself photography and enjoying my own private piece of paradise.Time
I took a lot of photos on the island learning how to use my Canon T4i and two simple kit lenses. The best I can do is guess that it was likely early to mid-afternoon. I often walked by this lake on my way around the island and it never failed to present me with a different perspective.Lighting
As you can see, there is a thin sheet of ice covering the lake. The light from the sky reflected a much deeper blue than the sky that was providing the light. The 'crackle' and the color is what attracted me to the shot.Equipment
Canon T4i Lens - unsure, but probably the kit model 75-300mm No flash HandheldInspiration
LIVING ON AN UNINHABITED ISLAND IN ALASKA! ...'Nuff said.Editing
If memory serves me correctly, there was very little to do with this photo. I likely punched the clarity and color just a bit, but this particular image pretty much spoke for itself.In my camera bag
Still using the same Canon T4i. Same kit lenses, but I've included a Nifty-Fifty and a couple of wide-angle lenses.Feedback
Although I continue to take photos every day, I still consider myself a novice at best. Don't just buy a camera, set it to some auto setting and start clicking away. Read, study, learn, ask questions, experiment, and take risks. Photography for me isn't something I do just to do it. The journey to becoming a great photographer is what I love most about it. Try to learn something new every day. Learn to really "see" beauty everywhere. Be fascinated by the simple things in life. Photography is something you "do"; it's something you "live"!
