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Followan iceberg in bonavista newfoundland that's run aground
an iceberg in bonavista newfoundland that's run aground
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Location
this photo was taken in bonavista, newfoundland. this area is where john cabot landed in 1497 to establish a fishing settlement. it's also known as iceberg alley, the giant icebergs migrate south from iceland along this coastal stretch of the north atlantic. some bigger ones can weigh in excess of one million tons. the smallest ones are called "bergie bits".Time
i took this photo at around 1 pm, even though i rarely take photos in bright sunlight this was a unique opportunity because this area is mostly shrouded in fog which makes visibility poor which makes the ocean and skies a bland featureless grey.Lighting
the lighting was a bright southern sun, generally a major no no but it made the bergs stand out against the blue water and purplish sky, the submerged portions of the berg was a brilliant green...it just seemed right.Equipment
i used my favorite canon 60d coupled with a mf nikon 80-200 mm lens set at f8 and a cpl filter. i had the camera mounted on a sturdy tripod and a used a remote cable. no flash needed.Inspiration
what inspired me to take this was to spend some quality time with my son. it was a 2 hour drive to get there, it was a warm, sunny clear day and we knew the bergs were there. it was a perfect day.Editing
i did some post work in lightroom. i balanced the whites with the darks, i heightened the sky color to give more contrast with the horizon and sky and did a small crop. other than that, it's out of the cameraIn my camera bag
if i wanted to take what i wanted in my bag, i'd have to spend months in the gym weight lifting :) but i always have a 50mm f1.4, a 55mm f3.5 macro, a 135mm f2.5, an 80-200mm f3.5 and i take a 18-270mm f2.8 autofocus, my bigger lens are only taken for a specific project. i always have spare batteries, sd cards, remotes, cleaning cloths, various filters and a flash with triggers.Feedback
my main bit of advice is be prepared and be spontaneous. you can't control the weather but you can check forecasts, then you can prepare the necessary items to protect you and your gear. as crazy as this sounds, i love being out in storms because that's when nature shows it's best and fiercest side. although a nice sandy beach on a hot day is just fine also.