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Yosemite Lower Falls
Yosemite Lower Falls
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Canon EOS 60D
Aperture f/8 ISO 200 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 21/1 
Yosemite Village, California, US
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Location
This photo was taken at Yosemite National Park during a car tour of national parks in CaliforniaTime
This was taken at midday in April of 2018, the falls were nearing their peak after the winter sow meltLighting
This was taken during midday so no benefit from the Golden Hour but the harshness of the lighting does give the picture some drama.Equipment
This was shot with a Canon 60D with an 18-135mm zoom lens at 21mm focal length, f8 ISO 200 shutter speed 1/2000. It was shot freehand.Inspiration
I've always been fascinated by the power of a waterfall, especially the sound. From where I was standing, the sound and vibrations from the waterfall were unbelievable.Editing
I did some basic color corrections in Adobe Lightroom as well as lightening up some of the shadow areas.In my camera bag
What I carry depends greatly on the particular trip. Landscape trips are almost always the 18-135mm zoom, spring flowers will be the 35 or 100mm macro lenses. I rarely use a tripod as I prefer the making adjustments to the framing by hand, I can't seem to get the tripod adjusted to get the framing I want without a lot of fussing. I feel more in a part of the landscape photo if there is less equipment involved. In the studio or during astrophotography I will use the tripod.Feedback
You really have to know what to expect when you get to your destination and be prepared for something totally different when shooting in nature. Knowing that waterfalls like this one can run dry later in the summer can reduce disappointment by planning ahead. Also be patient and if time allows visit the same vantage point a few times at different times of day or weather as slight changes in the environment can have a major impact on what the camera can capture. Patience is often rewarded as well as experimenting with your settings. Don't be afraid of the harsh midday sun, take advantage of the Golden hour, also turn around, sometimes being focused on the main attraction can cause you to miss something equally impressive. Shifting your vantage point, even slightly can make dramatic differences, another reason I don't usually use a tripod.
