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This is on a mid-1800's jail in Fort Griffin, Texas - it's in the town down the hill from the fort; the fort is state historical site, but the town is technically private property; they'll let you visit if you be respectful. Ask about it at the fort and they'll give you directions. There are two very cool 1900 bridges nearby also, one is a suspension bridgeTime
This would have been taken early afternoonLighting
The light was pretty harsh in the Texas summer sun...Equipment
This was taken with a Canon 5d mkIII and 16-35mm f2.8L mkIII lensInspiration
I've been trying to hit all of the 1800's frontier forts, I always check to see if there is anything interesting nearby.Editing
This is an HDR combined from three different exposuresIn my camera bag
I normally carry a Canon 80D with a Sigma 18/300mm mounted, and/or a 5D Mk III with any number of lenses if I'm looking to shoot something specific, ranging from a 8mm diagonal fisheye to a Sigma 200-500mm telephoto depending on what I'll be shooting. I'm usually looking for cool things at random while traveling, so I often don't plan shots beforehand - I'm a pretty impromptu/opportunistic photographer. I've found I spend the most time with various prime lenses and the 18-300mm Sigma though, a superzoom's range lets you capture almost anything on the fly and reduces the need for lens changes out in the openFeedback
Always do some research to find the off the beaten track bits near a 'star' attraction!
