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Yahota Sunrise

This photograph was taken on an early morning class field trip. It was bitterly cold and very early, but the conditions were worth the hardship. ...
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This photograph was taken on an early morning class field trip. It was bitterly cold and very early, but the conditions were worth the hardship.
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Canon EOS Rebel T6

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Aperture f/22 ISO 100 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 50/1

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Oct, 2017

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken at Yahota near Watertown, South Dakota. Our local vocational school offers an Associates in Photo Media and it was one of our first field trips.

Time

We arrived at Yahota before the sun came up, around 5:30 on a misty Fall morning. It was pretty chilly out since it was October in South Dakota.

Lighting

The goal of this field trip was to capture the sunrise in HDR. We must've each shot about 200 frames that morning since we were all very new to the class. We also shot a few handheld single images and this one was exactly that. After all that work to create a stunning HDR image, my favorite shot was handheld with no auto-bracketing.

Equipment

Though I'd been using a tripod for HDR, this was one of my final shots of the trip and was taken by hand with no other equipment.

Inspiration

Ultimately, it was an assignment, but I really loved the look of the mist on the water and the silhouette of the single tree. This image speaks to me of rest with a promise of renewal in the Spring.

Editing

There was some post-processing involved, but not a lot. The color was great from the sunrise, but the sun itself was already up so I needed to knock down the highlights a bit in Lightroom. I also put some vignette on it and tweaked the clarity just a bit.

In my camera bag

I carry a canon 6D Mark II (though this was shot with a Rebel T6) and my favorite lenses are my 24-105mm IS II. This particular shot was taken using a 50mm fixed portrait lens. I also carry extra batteries everywhere I go and I am never without my tripod. You never know when you will need the extra stabilization. Other than that, it really depends on the situation. I love a macro lens for visits to the gardens, and sporting events mean packing the 70-200mm. For an all purpose lens though, the 24-105 gives you a little bit of everything. Wide enough for landscapes, but with a good enough zoom for portraits.

Feedback

I cannot stress enough how important it is to scout the area out the day before since you will be arriving in the dark. If you want to capture the sunrise, give yourself plenty of time to get there and get set up. Bring a tripod and be patient. Take photos of the entire process because the colors change quickly. 2 minutes time can seriously alter the image you end up with. I recommend using auto-bracketing to ensure you get just the right exposure and in case you want to create an HDR image. Every photographer captures the sunset, but only dedicated individuals capture the sunrise.

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