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Winter at Mongaup Falls

Canon EOS REBEL T5

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Aperture f/18 ISO 100 Shutter 5/10 Focal Length 28/1

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Feb, 2019

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken at one of my favorite places to hike to, Mongaup Falls. Mongaup Falls is located out the boundary of the Town of Lumberland in Sullivan County, NY at the Mongaup Reservoir. This is a great place to hike to during any season of the year. It is actually a series of falls and can easily be hiked in from the side, but difficult to get to from the bottom, due to its rocky terrain.

Time

Actually I prefer to head out first thing in the morning, but this was taken around noon time. I was concerned with the position of the sun when hiking out to the sight.

Lighting

I prefer cloudy or overcast days to capture the movement of water. This helps alleviate any exposure problems, especially when you are visiting an area for the first time. When this photo was taken it was a partly cloudy day and I was enjoying the peaceful surroundings as I waited for the clouds to block out the sun intermittently to capture this image.

Equipment

The photo was taken with my Canon Rebel T5 and the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. I also utilized a tripod which is essential for taking long exposure photos, as well as a wireless remote. The remote is a necessity to avoid any camera shake which can distort the photo.

Inspiration

When I first joined Viewbug I was amazed with how photographers were able to capture the movement of water. I thought it was absolutely breathtaking. Viewbug inspired me to want to go out and capture similar images. I reached out to a fellow Viewbug member who was nice enough to answer my questions and helped point me in the direction I needed to go. It took only a little time to master the technique and what worked best for me. After that all I wanted to do was find new locations to hike out to and capture the beauty of water. Mongaup Falls is a wonderful place to hike to. This area offers Eagle watching during the Winter months, but great fishing and canoeing and kayaking during the warmer seasonal months.

Editing

I did some simple post processing in Photoshop. I adjusted the lighting, highlights, contrast and shadows. I wanted to draw out the details of the other elements in the photo. I wanted to pull out the different textures of the surrounding rocks to contrast with the silky movement of the water. I also slightly sharpened it to accent the icicles hanging from the rocks.

In my camera bag

I normally carry both of my Canon cameras, the 80D and the Rebel T5. The Rebel T5 was my first DSLR camera and a great little camera to have where ever you may go. I also carry one of my Sigma telephoto lenses, either the 150-500 or 150-600 with 1.4 teleconverter. You just never know when you may need a telephoto lens, especially if you are exploring a new location and an opportunity may present itself. I also carry my Canon 18-55 and 75-300 lenses. I also have a tripod, as well as one in my car. I also carry 2 remotes, back up batteries, memory cards, and a lens cleaning kit.

Feedback

Make sure you have all the equipment you are going to need. A camera backpack can carry lot. For shooting long exposure photos, I prefer going out first thing in the morning and under cloudy or overcast conditions. I find the sun interferes with the exposure when taking long exposure photos and going out on an overcast day helps highlight the details of your landscape subject. I utilize the "TV" setting on my camera. You will want to adjust your shutter speed if you wish to capture the movement of the water. I usually utilize 0"5. You may also need to adjust your exposure comp/AEB setting. If there is too much light, you will want to make it darker and adjust your settings. Take the time to try the different settings. You will see how a photo can quickly change when utilizing the different camera settings. In order to capture the movement of the water you will also need a tripod and remote. Most importantly plan on going out and having fun. Play with your different camera settings to see what works best for you and the conditions you are shooting under. This upcoming season I have already planned a couple of day trips in my area to hike to. Invite some friends and make it a day. The photos you capture will create life long memories and may even inspire others, as I have been inspired by other Viewbug members.

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