Rise and Fall
Oct, 2017Views
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Location
This photo was taken at Inglis Falls, outside of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.Time
In the afternoon as the sun began to set over the trees, my husband and I climbed down the ravine to set up this shot.Lighting
This photo is a long exposure, and a particularly tough one as the top of the white water was in full sun, while the bottom was shaded. Unfortunately, it made for some editing work to match the sun and shadows.Equipment
This was shot with a Fujifilm X-A3, fitted with an XC 16-55mm zoom. We hiked in with an ultra compact tripod purchased from Princess Auto, and a cheap ND 3.0 filter and release that I keep in my ultra light gear bag for hiking/backpacking.Inspiration
My husband and I kind of hunt waterfalls for dates. We were driving home from a family cottage and decided to venture out to this waterfall for this shot.Editing
As I mentioned, I had to bring up shadows and bring down highlights. I also saturated the colours for effect.In my camera bag
I usually keep a Fuji X-T2 with a 30mm f2 for portraits, a 50-230mm telephoto for any wildlife, and a 16-55mm for landscapes. I always keep a ND filter and shutter release on hand in case I run into moving clouds or water. I have a compact reflector, but seldom carry much for lighting in the interest of keeping the weight down.Feedback
I really advocate for micro-mirrorless cameras. In terms of lightweight gear for long treks and obscure landscapes, a micro-mirrorless camera system really cannot be beaten. I do not shoot with the latest and most expensive gear in terms of tripods, lights, and filter kits, but find as with most outdoor adventures it is best to nail your basics and work with what you have! I have used some very creative techniques when necessary, such as holding sunglasses infront of the lens, using flashlights for lighting, and hanging the camera body in trees for higher angles.
