Reflecting Tree
Hippo Lake Sunset in Johannesburg.
Hippo Lake Sunset in Johannesburg.
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Location
This was taken on a family trip to Johannesburg. We stayed at a beautiful ranch. The lake is home to about 20 Hippos that we visited most evenings. The sky was a different colour every evening.Time
Sunset. Usually about 6-7pmLighting
I tend to use natural lighting for this kind of shot. The great thing about sunsets and sunrises is that there is no one ‘right’ exposure and that you can get stunning results using a variety of them. Also keep in mind that different exposures (aperture and shutter speeds) will produce a variety of different results so it’s worth taking more than just a few shots – the key is to experiment.Equipment
Canon 80d. Natural light only.Inspiration
I think the view speaks for itself as who could resist capturing the colours and the reflections.Editing
Mostly Lightroom balance, contrast and colour tweaks.In my camera bag
50mm lens, flash, and lens cleaning cloths/ brushes. I usually carry light.Feedback
Find out when the sun will set or rise and get there at least half an hour before hand as it’s often in the lead up to and the time after the sun appears or disappears that the real magic happens. Keep an eye on the weather also. There are a variety of different types of sunsets that produce a range of different types of lights and patterns in the sky. Don’t just go for clear days for these shots – while they can produce some wonderful colors it’s usually the times where there is cloud around that the real action happens! Also be aware of days when there is dust or smoke in the air as they can produce amazing results also.
