Waterfall Magic
One of the most difficult things we have to manage as photographers is our own expectations. It's inevitable to have preconceived images of what we would like to capture when planning a shooting session. Occasionally, things do not turn out the way we imaged upon arrival. It's easy to get disappointed or frustrated and write the whole effort off. However, I have found it's much more fruitful to re-adjust my expectations and reframe my goals.
I had planned a few days in Mt. Rainier during peak wildflower season this summer. Unfortunately, it poured for three straight days. Instead of driving home, I decided to shoot some waterfalls until the storm passed. It requires some patience as you need to wait for moments of clearing and the light to hit where you want it Since it was midday, I used a polarizer and 10-stop ND to achieve a 20 sec exposure. Soft filtered light poked through the clouds and illuminated the middle ridge but it wasn't harsh enough light to blow out the waterfall. I used a set of Gobe filters for this shot and I've been impressed with their quality and reasonable price!
Waterfall Magic
One of the most difficult things we have to manage as photographers is our own expectations. It's inevitable to have preconceived images of what we would like to capture when planning a shooting session. Occasionally, things do not turn out the way we imaged upon arrival. It's easy to get disappointed or frustrated and write the whole effort off. However, I have found it's much more fruitful to re-adjust my expectations and reframe my goals.
I had planned a few days in Mt. Rainier during peak wildflower season this summer. Unfortunately, it poured for three straight days. Instead of driving home, I decided to shoot some waterfalls until the storm passed. It requires some patience as you need to wait for moments of clearing and the light to hit where you want it Since it was midday, I used a polarizer and 10-stop ND to achieve a 20 sec exposure. Soft filtered light poked through the clouds and illuminated the middle ridge but it wasn't harsh enough light to blow out the waterfall. I used a set of Gobe filters for this shot and I've been impressed with their quality and reasonable price!