Sunlight through smoke of a nearby forest fire
Early morning sunlight through forest fire smoke in The Grand Canyon National Park
Early morning sunlight through forest fire smoke in The Grand Canyon National Park
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Location
This photo was taken in a forest near the Grand Canyon, about a 45 minute walk from the main entrance.Time
This photo was taken at about 7am, I had set off for an early morning walk with my father to find a herd of deer which we had spotted the previous day. When we set out, we found that a nearby forest fire had provided the smoke which you can see in the image, which made the walk rather surreal.Lighting
We set off before the sun had properly risen, but about 20 minutes into the forest the smoke and sunlight worked together perfectly, providing a subtle glow in the background which gave quite an eerie feel.Equipment
This photo was taken with a Canon 60D, with a Canon 18-135mm F5.6 IS lens.Inspiration
While attempting to find the herd, I stopped for a moment. We were far from any building, road, or pathway, which can feel quite isolating when in a forest. I stood, and took in my surroundings. All that could be heard was a Stellar's Jay in the distance, and the slight rustle of leaves in the morning breeze. I wanted to capture the serenity of that moment.Editing
This photo came out very well in the RAW file, the only processing I did was to decrease the exposure and up the contrast a bit, just to make the photo match what I saw on the day.In my camera bag
As a wildlife photographer, I need to have a lens for every situation. When on a walk it can leave me a long way from the car! So normally I will have my Canon 300mm F4 L series lens fitted to my camera, and in my bag I will have a 100mm macro lens with flash kit, a monopod, 4x 32gb SD cards, a Sony RX100, a small tripod, binoculars, a spare set of each battery type, and essentials such as water and a first aid kit.Feedback
Sometimes you need to stop and see, not just look. It can be easy to become focussed on one objective, to get the perfect shot of a particular subject. It's important to appreciate the surroundings you are in, which are often just as amazing as the subject you are looking for.
