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Sunset at Arches National Park
Sunset at Arches National Park
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Location
This photo was taken in Arches National Park in Utah, USA. I was hoping to be able to try my hand at star field photography, but there were too many clouds, so this was taken on the way out of the park after the decision to try again another time.Time
After spending the day in Arches National Park looking for a good location to try the star field shoot, I learned a big lesson. Shooting in a popular location such as a national park makes it unlikely that you will find a unique scene that nobody has ever photographed before. But the thing that will always be unique no matter where you are in the great outdoors is the sky. That day I started shooting for the sky and using the landscape as a "prop" to give context. Everyone loves to shoot a good sunset, and this landscape gave me a good prop for this one. The shot was made on July 18, 2018 at just a few minutes after 10:00 p.m.Lighting
I wasn't expecting to see how cool the sunset would make these warm, red rocks to look. It makes sense, but I just wasn't expecting such a drastic change.Equipment
This was shot on a Canon EOS Rebel T3i with a Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 lens. I also used an Open AC-2310L Tripod with a ball head.Inspiration
This shot was inspired partly by my star field plans being frustrated by the clouds, but seeing that those clouds were making for a beautiful sky, I had to take several shots on my way out of the park as I passed some stunning landscapes silhouetted against the beautiful sunset.Editing
All post-processing was done in Lightroom, and consisted almost entirely of enhancing what nature provided. No significant color shifting was done except in vibrance and some basic adjustments in tone to bring out some of the details.In my camera bag
Normally I just carry my Canon T3i (saving for an upgrade!) and a Focus shoulder strap. I find that the Tamron lens is great for traveling light, as it covers a wide range of focal lengths.Feedback
No matter what the landscape is, the sky will always be unique. So even in a popular national park, watch for what the sky is doing, and walk the path less traveled.
