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Reflections in Vilsalpsee

a moment of silence, the wind shuts down, the water becomes clear and i took the chance of shooting a good reflection. voíla...
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a moment of silence, the wind shuts down, the water becomes clear and i took the chance of shooting a good reflection. voíla
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SONY SLT-A58

settings

Aperture 80/10 ISO 100 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 260/10

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Nov, 2017

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Behind The Lens

Location

Vilsalpsee at Tannheimer Valley in Austria

Time

It is a calm morning in early autumn. Almost no wind results in a quite calm surface of the Vilsalpsee.

Lighting

This pictures main theme is the reflection of the mountains in the mirror-like surface of the lake. I was lucky with the condition. The light of that morning, blue skies and the lack of wind were ideal for that picture. I like the crispy look of the mountain range and these color schemes being reflected in the Lake. Somehow this picture is really peaceful.

Equipment

I used a Sony Alpha 58 with a basic 18-55 SAM II lens, no flash, no tripod. Simple setup but getting the job done.

Inspiration

I always wanted to capture a reflection of mountains in a lake. This was the first time that i was rewarded with ideal conditions and luckily I was in the right place at the right time. Somehow everything aligned and made this picture possible.

Editing

I intesed the colors a bit and edited the white balance. I had to lighten up the left side of the picture because it was a little too dark.

In my camera bag

I usually have a little tripod, a filter for long term exposure, a remote release and a vintage lens for artsy/oldschool pictures.

Feedback

A lot of advice could be given. A general advice for landscape photography i would give is: Stay calm, although it might be hard to stay cool in a fascinating scenery. Watch your scenery closely and think of your composition.

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Reflections in Vilsalpsee

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