529_Olympic Ntl Park_YAM_5731
May, 2019Views
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Location
This was just a roadside waterfall within the bounds of Olympic National Park in Washington, United States.Time
I came across this waterfall early in the morning, not long after sunrise.Lighting
Fortunately, the area was all in shade, which provided the opportunity for a slow shutter speed and rich, saturated colors.Equipment
This was shot with a Canon 5D IV camera, a Canon 24-105 f4 lens, a polarizing filter and a light travel tripod. I didn't have a remote shutter release with me so I set the camera timer on a 2 second delay after I released the shutter button to eliminate the possibility of camera shake.Inspiration
I was driving down a two-lane road within the national park, between a lake and hillside, exploring the environment and looking for interesting landscape possibilities. Fortunately, I had the windows of my car down and I heard the sounds of the water crashing. There was just a small area for me to pull off the road and I followed my ears to this gorgeous scene just about 20 yards away. I was the only person around, which made it all the more special —it's always a pleasure to find a spot that other photographers don't know.Editing
There was very little post processing necessary. I increase the vibrance overall and tweaked the hue of the greens, plus added some clarity in Adobe Camera Raw.In my camera bag
My bag includes the Canon 5D IV, Canon 24-105 and 100-400 lenses, polarizing and UV filters, and a tripod. I also have a Canon speedlight but rarely use it for landscape photography.Feedback
Get out and explore. Go to the same spots in different seasons. When you're driving, keep the windows down so you can listen to the environment. After a while, pull a u-turn and go back the other way — the same scenery can look very different when approached from a different direction. Give yourself lots of time and take all the side roads you can. You never know where they'll lead and they're often the best place to discover hidden gems. Similarly, when you're hiking, don't forget to try side paths, and look behind you nearly as often as you look in front. Not only will you see things from a different perspective, it will also help you find your way back to your starting point. Finally, shoot from different heights — get down on the ground, shoot at crouching level, shoot from as high as your arms will go.
