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A simple landscape - perhaps.
A view over the Nambung National Park in Western Australia.

A simple landscape - perhaps.
A view over the Nambung National Park in Western Australia.
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Feb, 2017

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Behind The Lens

Location

This shot was taken in the Nambung National Park in Western Australia.

Time

I had been in the white sand desert all day, and the sun had just set. Turning around to make my way back to my car, I caught a glimpse of these rolling hills. It must have been around 8pm in the evening. Almost an hours walk back to the car in the dark, followed by 2 and a half hours drive to get home.

Lighting

As the sun had just set, the sky was still quite light and this added to the mystery for the shot. The shadows were quite soft, and the sky had a similar contrast the foreground.

Equipment

It was shot on tripod with my old Canon 1DS Mark II with the Canon 16 - 35mm lens.

Inspiration

It was an unplanned and unexpected shot. I had been shooting the sunset over the white sands desert. I had just turned myself around, ready to head home, when I caught a glimpse of these hills. I liked the way the hills rolled into the sky and suggested a sense of mystery beyond. What was over the hills? The foreground being empty, I liked the sense of mystery and adventure in the unseen.

Editing

Shooting in the desert results in lots of dust spots. These were removed and the contrast and colour was adjusted to bring out the mood, but other than that, just a final crop to finish the image.

In my camera bag

For me, equipment involves anything that allows me or helps me to get the shots and keep up my stamina. In the desert, it can get quite hot and it is very strenuous, walking a long distance over shifting sands. Before thinking about camera equipment, I make sure I have water, Some kind of energy bars, such as chocolate and a snake bite kit. These days, I have put away my old Canon 1DS Mark II and use my Canon 5DSr with my 16 - 35mm lens. I carry a number of filters, from CPL to Neutral Density filters. I carry a handful of SD cards. I always make sure they are clean formatted before I leave the house. There is nothing worse than being in the middle of a good shoot and having to change and format a new card. As I generally shoot wide landscapes, I rarely carry any other bulky lenses, as the terrain with the weight can get exhausing. I do carry a simple Canon 50mm lens as backup. I wouldn't dream of taking any landscape shots out in the desert without a good solid but light tripod and a remote flash. Other than that, 2 backup batteries, a fly mask, hat, bug spray and sunblock.

Feedback

I am a big believer in keeping things simple. If you come across a scene that resonates with you. Try to understand what triggers that and then try to focus on that and block everything else out. No distractions is the key for me. Ask yourself, does that tree need to be in the shot? Does it add to the mood?

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