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This has been altered from the original, so the title "sunset" doesn't really apply.
This has been altered from the original, so the title "sunset" doesn't really apply.
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Location
This shot was taken at Waterton Lakes National Park in southwestern Alberta, Canada. This part of the lake is located in the town of Waterton.Time
I was with a group of people attending a photography workshop over a weekend in this beautiful park. We were working on landscape photography, specifically sunrise and sunset. This shot was taken during the pre and post sunset period.Lighting
The sun had just set behind the mountains to my right so there was still lots of light to work with. This was an opportunity for us to experiment with ND filters and longer exposure time. My intention was to make the lake look smooth while featuring some unique clouds in the distance and the tree in the foreground.Equipment
I was using my Pentax K3ii with a 50mm prime, mounted on a Vanguard Alta Pro2+ tripod. Auto focus was turned off and I used f22. Once I had my focus set, I carefully screwed my ND filters to the lens. I experimented with different shutter speeds, ending up at 20 seconds.Inspiration
I’ve always been fascinated with views that capture the imagination. For instance, I picture this old tree as something that’s desperately trying to get out of the water, seeking help from whoever passes by. Having not been back to Waterton in the last couple of years, I have found out that it’s no longer there. I guess it got rescued!Editing
As with most of my photos, I use Photoshop, mainly to crop my images and remove unwanted objects. Since the sky already had a pink/purple hue, I used Lucis to bring out some of the detail and enhance the colour.In my camera bag
I have 2 Pentax bodies - K20d and K3ii. I use a Sigma 10-20 3.5, Sigma 50-500 4.5-6.3, Pentax 100mm 2.8 prime macro, Pentax 50mm 1.4 prime, Pentax 55-300 4-5.8 tele, Pentax 18-55 3.5-5.6, Pentax AF-540FGZ flash, plus numerous filters and other gadgets.Feedback
Pre-shoot walk around if possible. Try different angles and setup locations. It’s a good idea to imagine what you want before setup. It could mean getting up when it’s still dark outside. Try both portrait and landscape orientation. When taking sunrise or sunset photos, you don’t have unlimited time, but if you can lock in your setup early, you have more time to experiment with your camera settings.
