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Follow(c) 2013 Sean Buie
(c) 2013 Sean Buie
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Action Award
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Contest Finalist in Creative Landscapes Photo Contest vol3
Contest Finalist in Tree Silhouettes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in The Golden Hour Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in The Creative Landscape Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Silhouettes Of Trees Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in Reaching For The Sun Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Painting With The Sun Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Photographer Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 6
Contest Finalist in Golden Hour Photo Contest by Tamron
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Timbo
July 01, 2013
Excellent shot..... Right place, right time, and you have the skill to capture the moment... Good work....
brendawoodford
October 21, 2016
Beautiful. Wonderful moment. We're the trees close to home and a favourite with photographers or did you find them by chance? ????
marcdewitt
July 04, 2017
Stiff competition for the "Golden Hour" contest, since the golden hour elevates everyone's capability. Yet this shot stands out. I think the simplicity and starkness of the subject, combined with the foreground interest of shadow, detail, and a golden snow, are what makes this photo striking!!
melissagoodwin_8933
March 05, 2020
This is so beautiful I love sunsets and all the color bring. Check out my challenge😀
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Location
This was taken in the extreme north eastern area of California, near a small town called Davis CreekTime
The sun was setting early on a very cold winter day. I imagine it was around 5 p.m.Lighting
The lighting is what made this image. The sun setting across a crystallized snowy field and the extra long shadows of the small tree made the entire composition work.Equipment
I used my Canon 5D Mk III and Canon 24-70mm L Series lens. It was shot hand held (which was quite the challenge as it was around 10 degrees F, if memory serves). The lens also had a polarizing filter.Inspiration
The photo demanded to be taken. I was simply driving home from Gma's and it jumped out at me. I turned around, found a safe place to pull off the road, ran about 500 yds (was afraid of losing that golden moment of light), and ran back before I froze my fingers off. It was one of those wonderful moments of being in the right place at the right time and actually having my gear with me.Editing
I process very little, with every picture I use. I put a curves layer on this with very subtle adjustments and a tad bit of sharpening. If I tinker in Photoshop too much, I feel the piece starts to become more digital art, than photography. I really prefer photography and try to get things right in the camera, as much as possible.In my camera bag
I have 4x7 ND Filters, 24-70, 70-300 and 100mm Macro lenses (L Series), Canon Flash, cleaning items, batteries, polarizers, blue/gold polarizer, UV filters, remote triggers, Gary Fong diffuser and snoot and of course the 5D.Feedback
This picture really was about timing and luck. This scene was only there for a few moments and all of the variables were just right. My advice would always have your gear with you, always be on the look out and never let it slip away. I didn't want to turn around and delay my trip, I certainly didn't want to get out of the warm truck and run 500 yds in freezing weather, but I knew I would regret it if I didn't. In the end, it was well worth it.