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The Hiker

This hiker stood still too long in the rainforest

This hiker stood still too long in the rainforest
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NIKON D5100

settings

Aperture f/5.6 ISO 400 Shutter 10/1000

upload_date

Dec, 2014

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Awards

People's Choice in Scary woods Photo Challenge

Winner in Inanimate objects taking human-like form Photo Challenge

Peer Award

Outstanding Creativity

Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

Magnificent Capture

Top Choice

Genius

Emotions

Happy

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Behind The Lens

Location

This image was taken while hiking in the rainforest near Cordova, Alaska.

Time

This image was taken mid-day, in a light drizzle.

Lighting

Very low light.

Equipment

Nikon D5300 with a 70-300 Nikkor Lens.

Inspiration

The mosses in the Alaskan rainforest are amazing. My comment to my wife and hiking partner before seeing this formation was that we best not stand still or the moss would be growing up our legs in only a few minutes.

Editing

Slight cropping was the only post processing of this image.

In my camera bag

Nikon D5100, two lenses, a macro extension tube, a polarizing, and a couple of other filters, spare battery and SD card.

Feedback

Keep a sharp eye out for unusual features of the landscape that can be highlighted by the natural light. Be willing to walk off the beaten path with eyes open. Be interested in seeing and being in nature, before being a photographer of nature. Love what you do and where you are first!

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The Hiker

This hiker stood still too long in the rainforest

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