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Fog Lifting

Last remaining shreds of morning fog

Last remaining shreds of morning fog
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Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL

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Aperture f/8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 80/1

location

Alaska, US

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Nov, 2020

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Behind The Lens

Location

This is a beautiful example of a very typical spring morning in Southeast Alaska on a small(ish) charter cruise. Water is usually very calm in protected inlets like this one, increasing your likelihood of spotting humpback whales, orca (killer whale), sea lions, jumping salmon, and bald eagles. You may even catch a bear or two (with your lens, of course).

Time

This was about mid-morning in April. Temps could start out quite chilly but in this part of the country may warm up to sweater or shirt sleeve weather.

Lighting

The light at this time is great for general purpose shots without fighting glare. Glass-smooth water makes for often great reflection shots and fog will play hide-and-seek with you.

Equipment

This was taken with a Canon EOS DSLR (the original) with a kit lens at 80 mm and ISO of 100. Aperture was f/8 and exposure was 1/200th sec. As with most of my Alaska photos, the shot was handheld.

Inspiration

The combination of wild land, water, sky, fog/clouds, and other elements of nature will always be a major inspiration for me. These moments are, to me, a way to attempt to convey the great sense of peace, serenity, and harmony that Alaska conveys for reminiscence, memory, and inspiration to others and to give myself that peaceful and happy place that we all need to recall in times of stress.

Editing

I don't recall exactly what post-processing was done at any point in the last 15 years, but it would have been rather minimal sharpening, color, and framing. I think I was using Aperture at that point.

In my camera bag

Although this shot was taken with my Canon Eos with a kit lens and not much else, these days I carry a Canon 7D with 18-55mm and 55-250 mm EFS lenses and a longer Canon zoom lens (can't remember the exact specs), a few filters, extra batteries and a monopod at most. A full-sized tripod is just a bit too much to handle when you venture from Florida to Alaska without the benefit of sherpas!

Feedback

Remember that not all photos have to be land-based. Shooting from a boat has its own challenges but also has the benefits of being mobile: you may "stalk" or follow an intended subject safely, shoot from multiple angles and elevations, and be surrounded by potential subjects 24/7!

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Fog Lifting

Last remaining shreds of morning fog

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