andrew_martin_photography

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Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

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Aperture f/4 ISO 100 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 104/1

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Dec, 2020

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Snow days with snow cover as heavy as this are unusual where I live, so this opportunity to capture some snowy landscapes was irresistible.

A long walk around Malvern and the Hills always provides some great compositions to explore.

I captured this lovely photo of a Swan at my local nature reserve.

Ten days before Christmas I was in North Wales for a brief 48 hours. I went for a walk to Penmaenpool where the light was just right for this image.

Behind The Lens

Location

This image was taken overlooking Bracebridge Pool in Sutton Park.

Time

It was taken in the early afternoon late in November and I remember having to walk through a very muddy woodland to capture it. I have visited the location many times and I knew how I wanted to capture this, but finding the perfect spot for the composition was awkward. I ended up trying to balance the tripod on a muddy ledge surrounded by tree roots.

Lighting

The highlights and shadows provided a huge dynamic range, which encouraged me to think carefully about how to shoot.

Equipment

My trusty Canon 1Ds Mark 3 and a 17-40mm f/4 L lens, mounted on a Manfrotto tripod were the main tools for this shot.

Inspiration

I was inspired by regular visits to Sutton Park where the scenery changes so much throughout the year.

Editing

With an image like this it is important to consider the dynamic range of the scene. To ensure the lighting, contrast and colour balance were right I bracketed three exposures and combined them in Adobe Lightroom.

In my camera bag

Three Canon camera bodies; 1Ds Mark 3 and 5D classic for stills, and 600D for recording video. 17-40mm, 18-55mm, 70-300mm and 50mm lenses.

Feedback

Shoot for yourself and take pride in your own results. Experience and regular opportunities to photograph will help you improve your skills and define your photography identity.

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