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My walk around the lake could not have been timed better. About five minutes after I took this photo, the boats taking people across started moving and this sh...
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My walk around the lake could not have been timed better. About five minutes after I took this photo, the boats taking people across started moving and this shot was gone for the day.
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Mar, 2021Views
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My second day in Grand Teton National Park was a special one. Not only did I get to stand where Ansel Adams once stood, but I also got this shot at Jenny Lake.Time
I woke up in the back of my Subaru Forester, "Cassady", at the crack of dawn. My goal for the day would require me to be out early and before the crowds. The problem I had was now waking up early, it was staying awake. Without provocation, I fell back to sleep after my alarm finished yelling at me. As I woke up for the second time, this time in a panic, I hurriedly made my way to Jenny Lake for this composition that would only be there for another five minutes. If I didn't get the shot today, I could possibly get it another day, but this day had no wind, no people, and no clouds which I preferred for that stark shot of blue. Literally five minutes after I got my keeper shot, the boats started up and the perfect reflection was gone for the day.Lighting
For this to really pop, I craved the cloudless day I got minus the little puffs that actually give the photo it's depth. On my scouting trips, I had clouds and the striking clarity of the mountains in the lake was missing. I wanted nothing more than a bluebird day to strike that contrast between the sky and the snow-capped peaks of the most gorgeous mountains in this country.Equipment
This shot was handheld with my Sony a6300 with my Sony 10-18mm ultra-wide lens. No flash, no tripod. Just my hands and my eyes.Inspiration
I take my inspiration from my experiences. Of course, any photographer wants to get the iconic shot from these parks as I did, but my drive comes from the shot not taken before (or to my knowledge). I took a 9-month trip to National Parks to get the iconic shots but then take the time to explore the parks in-depth to find landscapes that inspire me, not the other way around. I like the scene to speak to me then I find the composition that speaks to the beauty of the land.Editing
At this stage of my photography journey, I didn't have (and still don't) my exposure "feel" dialed in. So, when I got back to my computer, I plugged the photos into Lightroom CC ready to be blown away by what I thought I had captured. As I got to this stretch of photos in my workflow I was severely disappointed in myself and my exposure. I had to drastically drop the highlights and increase the shadows, tweak the blacks and whites, and I punched up the vibrancy and clarity to really make it pop. And my favorite slider, the texture slider, was bumped up fairly high to really show the silky aspect of the water.In my camera bag
Everyone searches for the perfect camera bag. A photographer could spend thousands before finding one that suits their needs in every way. Enter the Atlas Athlete Pack. This pack is the best for backcountry photogs in every way. Not only does it carry my Sony Mirrorless body, but the two lenses (now it is the Sony 24-105 G and Sony 20mm 1.8 G) I take on every shoot, extra batteries, cleaning kit, filters, and my tripod, it also carries my tent, quilt, food and water, extra clothing, and my 15" MacBook Pro for when I travel on a flight.Feedback
This wouldn't have been possible if I didn't take a chance. I left my job, gave up my lease, and lived in my car for 9 months so I could learn photography on the job. Without taking that chance, I would not have had the opportunity to shoot in places like this. As soon as you can remove yourself from your comfort zone, you can really spread your wings and fly. But in simple terms; Wake up early. Find the paths less traveled. Be Patient.
