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Oyster at sunset
An oyster on the beach at sunset
An oyster on the beach at sunset
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Jan, 2019Views
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This photo is shot at a beach in the Netherlands, where we went for a walk with the dog. I stumbled upon this oyster shell I knew it was a nice foreground subject for this sunset. Especially because I was reviewing a Nikon Z 7 at that timeTime
It was in the middle of the winter, in January 2019. The sun is setting very early in the afternoon and I took this photo a few minutes before five o'clock. We almost went home earlier, if it wasn't for the nice sunset.Lighting
I was experimenting with the Nikon Z 7 which I was reviewing at that time. I had placed a neutral density gradient filter to reduce the overal dynamic range of the scenery. But I found out how well the camera could handle large contrasts. I shot this image with aperture mode, and a small aperture to have a large depth of field. A high ISO level was necessary, but well within the limits of this amazing camera.Equipment
I used a Nikon Z 7 with the 24-70mm f/4 lens that came with it. I didn't had any tripod with me, so the shot was taken hand held. I used a Kase 0,9GND filter and a circulair polarisation filter. I did not expect such a sunset, otherwise I would have had a tripod with me to avoid the high ISO levels I needed.Inspiration
The beaches of the Netherlands are mostly flat and sandy. Shooting a sunset can be quite boring without a nice foreground. When walking up and down the beach I noticed a few nice compostions, and this oyster shell. I knew this would serve as a great foreground subject, showing the beach and a glimpse of the life on it. The sunset made the picture completeEditing
As always I shoot in Raw file format, and post-processing is necessary. I used a gradient neutral density filter to reduce the dynamic range of the scenery as much as possible, but I needed to use the dynamic range of the sensor a lot. I reduced highlights, raised the shadows and kept enough contrast to show depth. The last thing I want is a dull image without contrast. A bit of dodge and burn for the finishing touch.In my camera bag
I use Canon equipment most of the time. I have a full frame Canon EOS 5D mark IV and the EF 16-35L III and an EF 70-200L II, which I use 80% of the time for landscapes. I also use a set of filters, nowadays from the brand Haida (Red Diamond filters together with the M10 filterholder). On that occassion I used the Nikon Z 7 with the 24-70mm f/4 lens, and a Kase filterholder and Wolverine filters.Feedback
This is a great example of an unexpected great moment. We were enjoying our walk at the beach, playing with the dog and enjoying a nice wintersday. Because we were enjoying ourselves, we lost track of time and ended up with an amazing sunset. When I realized this sunset would happen I started to look for nice compositions and found what I needed. If you are in such a situation, look for details in the landscape, not only look for compositons, but see the compositions. You don't have to plann such things in detail, just be ready when the occasion rises. And never forget to enjoy the moment.
