Waterfall
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken in Mena Creek, Queensland Australia, about 120 km south of Cairns.Time
It was taken during the late summer afternoon of January 2012. It was a very typical hot, sunny, and almost cloudless day. So, although it was late afternoon the sun was still beaming down with equal intensity as was the midday sun, and the humidity offered no respite. I did not have a ND filter with me at the time, so trying to capture rocky formations, the water flow effect without over exposing other parts was a challenge at the time. However, this was what made this photo most memorable for me.Lighting
As a self-taught photography hobbyist, I have read many the books and the blogs and they mainly discuss about how to attract additional lighting to the scene/subject. Here, I was facing a challenge on the opposite side of the scale, too much light (without filter available at the time). Fortunately, there were some scattered clouds that day. Although they were only high, clouds but they were enough to cast light shaded shadows over the waterfall. Therefore, I waited briefly until the shadow of the cloud just passes the waterfall then I took the shot. This enable me to use a larger f-stop to achieve the water flow effect as well as achieving a reasonably detailed depth of field.Equipment
The equipment I was using then was a Canon 50D, no tripod.Inspiration
I enjoy taking photo of waterfalls and moving water in general. There is something mythical about them that I cannot pin point. This waterfall was slightly different; because I notice the unusual characteristics rocks and sounding foliage, which gave me a Jurassic feel about the place. So, I attempted create that same sensation in the photo.Editing
As a new photography hobbyist at the time, I was not familiar with post-processing at the time. Although, I have now slowly learnt some post-processing technics using CS6, however minimal post-processing was done on this photo except for the adjustments of the contract and brightness.In my camera bag
I have since upgraded to the full-frame Canon 6D and I do not go anywhere without my favourite Tarmon SP 24-70mm Di VC f/2.8. Being a hobbyist, I could not justify paying for the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 II, I like the optical image stabilisation feature on the Tarmon as I found it quick useful for a amateur like me. I also carry around a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 prime lens; it is lightweight so I always have it with me because you never know when it will come in handy.Feedback
I have learnt there are many do's and don'ts' in photography, but sometime when the surrounding challenges the conventional rule, you just have to think outside the box and use whatever available to make the best of the situation. Most importantly - have fun!
