What Type of Camera and/or Lenses Did You Use?
Olympus E-620 14-42mm lens
What Was the Weather Like? What Was the Lighting Like?
It was freezing! It was the morning after a huge accumulating snow. I wandered out into my backyard. I had taken a bunch of other pictures. On my way back to the house, the sun was coming out from behind the clouds. I found this scene. I tried multiple angles and the natural light cooperated well. The effect I was trying to portray practically jumped into my hands. Without much effort, I was able to capture this landscape. It turned out really well. It was a great way to end my excursion that day.
Advice
- Dress really warm and be prepared to get cold! Insulate your tripod with a blanket, it's easier to work with a warm tripod. Keep you eyes open and try different angles. Don't rush to give snow it's natural white color, lower the white balance to highlight other aspects of the photo.
If You Remember, What Were the Camera's Settings?
F3.5
Exposure +0.3
Shutter 1.6
Auto ISO
What Type of Planning Was Needed to Set Up This Photo?
I didn't plan, I just wandered and kept my eyes open.
Why Is This One of Your Favorite Photos?
It really shows another side to winter mornings.
What Did You Learn About Photography With This Photo?
Even when it's freezing, raining, or scalding hot, go out anyway. You never know what you'll find!
