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Warm heart, warm landscape

Yak wool clothing Mongolia

Yak wool clothing Mongolia
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Canon EOS 70D

settings

Aperture f/8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 50/1

upload_date

Nov, 2020

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480

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Awards

Spring 21 Award

Treasure Award

Winter Award 2020

Superb Composition

All Star

Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken just outside the city of Ulaanbaatar Mongolia after sharing a wonderfully hospitable drink of suutei tsai (milk tea).

Time

Shot in early November and after driving along a rough track we arrived a little later than expected but still just in time for the golden hour, around 4:30 in the afternoon.

Lighting

As the sun set behind the hill we had to quickly change model and camera positions avoiding reflecting facial highlights and deepening shadows while still getting that golden glow.

Equipment

Canon 70D, canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, ISO 100, 50mm, f/8, 1/400s; a golden collapsible reflector was also used at the time but I don't think it was used in this particular shot.

Inspiration

I wanted a natural relaxed warm feeling to compliment the warm Yak wool clothing the girl is wearing, the Mongolian hospitality i receave every day i'm here, and the natral beauty of the landscape. I thought the holding yard/fence and sadle that was placed there by the hearders and the angle the sun was at was perfect for this shot.

Editing

On this shot not a lot was needed, I reduced the highlights a little and lightened the shadows so that the colour of the clothing, particularly the leggings) was more accurate.

In my camera bag

In addition to the equipment mentioned above, I have 3 batteries, a small sandbag, UV filter and 10 grad filter in my small camera bag (minus the reflector) and in a backpack, I'll also carry a flash, 50mm prime, 55-250mm, microphone and an old spare 60D.

Feedback

If going for the golden hour allow more time for city traffic - but whatever you do, even if you're a little late, don't miss out on the hospitality, take your time with the people, that's the best experience you'll have.

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Yak wool clothing Mongolia

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