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Couple of old wagons in Bannack, Montana. I thought it told a story of how harsh life could be in the 1800's
Couple of old wagons in Bannack, Montana. I thought it told a story of how harsh life could be in the 1800's
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Location
This photo was taken in Bannack Montana. I enjoy taking pictures of Landscapes and Ghost towns. Although a lot of Ghost towns are gone or have been vandalized by thoughtless people, there are still quite a few out there. Bannack is on Montana's historical register, and is maintained by the State of Montana. My partner and I were there for five days and were planning on staying another day before moving on. That's when the Ranger told us to get out while we could. A massive snow storm was coming in. We left and he was right!Time
It's been awhile, but I know I missed the 'Golden Hour'. I can only judge by the shadows on the wagon. I'd say around 10:00.Lighting
I wanted to draw the viewer to the wagons, so I wasn't much concerned about the lighting. As long as the picture wasn't flat with no contrast, I knew I could fix it in editing.Equipment
I used my Nikon D7000 with a Sigma 28-90 f 3.5-5.6 macro lens. I believe I used a MeGo tripod with a ball head.Inspiration
Shooting Ghost towns is a great way to bring history to life. I wasn't really looking for a great shot, but the wagons showed me a little history. What happened? Why are the wagons there?Editing
I don't get crazy with editing. I try to get everything I can in the capture. However, I overexpose my shots and bring down the exposure to eliminate most of the 'noise', bring up the contrast, and fiddle with the shadows, whites and blacks. A little dynamic contrast helps too.In my camera bag
35mm, 50mm 300mm prime, 28-90mm, 70-135mm lens. Cokin filters, manual (because I forget a lot of things), make up brush, tape and other odd assortment of things I think I might need.Feedback
Something similar? If 10 photographers took the same image, you would have 10 different images. It's all about what the photographer wants to 'say'. I try and tell a story with my photos. In my mind, this picture told the story of broken dreams and hardship. And I want to know what happened after the abandonment of the wagons. Did the family settle there? Did they move on to a better life? That image prompted me to ask a lot of questions. Anybody can take a snapshot. Try to tell a story with your pictures.
