Date Taken: 07/30/2016
Location: East Fork Overlook, Milepost 418.3
Camera: Nikon D7100
Lens: Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8
Focal Length: 24mm
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/80
Aperture: f/11
Filters: 2-stop Tiffen GND
Exposure: AP
How I Got This Shot: Shot handheld while traversing East Fork Overlook, just north of Graveyard Fields and Black Balsam off the Blue Ridge Parkway, for some nice compositions; the ever-changing cloud cover was yielding some nice dappled light over the mountains, and I was trying my best to capture the beauty of this light vs shade battle with my go-to Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 lens (currently the widest lens in my arsenal) on my D7100 Nikon. The awesome, yet sometimes frustrating thing about this beautiful landscape, is that the weather changes with such incredible frequency. When observing a desired scene, you really cannot wait for second chances – the camera, and you, has to be ready for the moment and know when to click the shutter. Becoming familiar with your camera and lens(es), and what settings are ideal for certain situations, is a vital tool for any serious photographer looking to capture the shot they want. Once adjusting camera settings becomes second-nature, you can focus more intently on compositions to capture that “perfect” shot once the moment presents itself. Thank you for looking, and happy shooting!
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- Categories where this photo is found: Overlook Views, Mountain Horizons