Ferns n Fog
When the perfect conditions arise and you get your shot!
When the perfect conditions arise and you get your shot!
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Location
This photo was taken along the Black Spur in Melbournes Yarra Valley. I've been fortunate enough to call the Yarra Valley my home for 35 years and very lucky to have this kind of scenery right on my door step.Time
This was taken towards the end of April at around 10:30 in the morning. As the altitude is up over 700m you can get away with having a bit of a sleep in and still see some fog later in the morningLighting
The Black Spur is a gorgeous drive no matter the weather conditions, but when you get fog drifting through the magnificently tall mountain ash trees and the lush green ferns underneath, the whole vibe just turns magical. The fog created all the gorgeous natural light I needed for this image.Equipment
My Nikon D750 paired with Nikkor 14-24 2.8 worked perfectly. Wide enough to reach right up to show just how tall the fern and the surrounding trees were.Inspiration
I wanted to come away with something different, something I hadn't seen done at this location before. It has become a popular place for many photographers over the last couple of years. Having something unique from a place shot many times is very rewarding.Editing
This image looks black and white but it was not edited that way! The high contrast from shooting upwards have given this effect. Shot in raw, I only did some minimal adjustments. Nice and simple, just the way I like it.In my camera bag
The essentials for my camera bag are.... Nikon D750, Nikkor 14-24 2.8, Nikkor 24-70 2.8. A Nisi filter kit and my Sirui tripod. I always bring my DJI spark along too... you never know when it might come in handy.Feedback
Hmmm advice... try changing up your perspective, looking at things differently can open up lots of exciting opportunities. The conditions can change quickly up here so be prepared for the fog to clear but then blow back in just a quickly as it disappeared.
