This image was captured well before the sun was out and it was fairly dark. Yes, it was a 10-sec exposure alright and I asked those two guys to hold still during the exposure. And, I got lucky, halfway during the exposure, a lightning struck from the cloud formation overhead towards the tallest peak in the background. I couldn't ask for a better timing since that was the only time a lightning struck for the rest of the photoshoot and the darker clouds dissipated after the sun came out.
Again, the entire lowland was covered by a thick fog that morning. The 2 B&W images of the guy and his horse I posted previously was taken down there in the lowland later on the same morning. In those 2 images, somewhere on the top of the ridge is the location for this one.
AGeoJO wrote:
This image was captured well before the sun was out and it was fairly dark. Yes, it was a 10-sec exposure alright and I asked those two guys to hold still during the exposure. And, I got lucky, halfway during the exposure, a lightning struck from the cloud formation overhead towards the tallest peak in the background. I couldn't ask for a better timing since that was the only time a lightning struck for the rest of the photoshoot and the darker clouds dissipated after the sun came out.
Again, the entire lowland was covered by a thick fog that morning. The 2 B&W images of the guy and his horse I posted previously was taken down there in the lowland later on the same morning. In those 2 images, somewhere on the top of the ridge is the location for this one. ...Show more →
Picture This! wrote:
Stunning image Joshua. One of your best. Wow.
Manu, thank you very much!
Aztatlan wrote:
That's an incredible image Joshua!
Here's one from Mt Fitz Roy at sunset last month. A7RII + CY 100-300.
I really appreciate your kind words, Aztatlan! And your image of Mt Fitz Roy there is jaw-dropping!
ebookman wrote:
Joshua - some amazing shots!
Sony ILCE-7RM3
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Dale, thank you very much! I am an admirer of your Tuscany images; they are gorgeous!
kdrk888 wrote:
Amazing series from Indonesia, Joshua. Were those people in some of the pictures "models for hire"?.
Thank you very much, Douglas! I wanted to say something about that in the original post above but it would have been a long read. Anyway, here is some background info:
Those people are assistant to our local guide and they certainly helped us a lot during our trip. They carried our supplies, tents, and my camera gear, too . I don’t know whether you read my first post about the trip or not. A part of the path to the top slid down or eroded away. They spanned ropes for us photographers to get across safely. They setup tents, cocked our meals, etc. In other words, they really worked hard to make the strenuous trip easier.
Prior to the trip, I discussed the photography concepts with their boss, our guide. But sometimes, we did certain things on the fly though. Frankly, I would rather have real native folks here wearing local outfits; female models, no matter how gorgeous they are or how beautiful their outfits, are just out of place at these locations. So, yes, the assistants acted as models, too, in other words.
The rest though, like the weather, the cloud formation, fog, lightning, etc. no matter how well the concept or trip was planned, was beyond our control, and it is more just a draw of luck. And I am counting my blessings.
AGeoJO wrote:
This image was captured well before the sun was out and it was fairly dark. Yes, it was a 10-sec exposure alright and I asked those two guys to hold still during the exposure. And, I got lucky, halfway during the exposure, a lightning struck from the cloud formation overhead towards the tallest peak in the background. I couldn't ask for a better timing since that was the only time a lightning struck for the rest of the photoshoot and the darker clouds dissipated after the sun came out.
Again, the entire lowland was covered by a thick fog that morning. The 2 B&W images of the guy and his horse I posted previously was taken down there in the lowland later on the same morning. In those 2 images, somewhere on the top of the ridge is the location for this one. ...Show more →
AGeoJO wrote:
This image was captured well before the sun was out and it was fairly dark. Yes, it was a 10-sec exposure alright and I asked those two guys to hold still during the exposure. And, I got lucky, halfway during the exposure, a lightning struck from the cloud formation overhead towards the tallest peak in the background. I couldn't ask for a better timing since that was the only time a lightning struck for the rest of the photoshoot and the darker clouds dissipated after the sun came out.
Again, the entire lowland was covered by a thick fog that morning. The 2 B&W images of the guy and his horse I posted previously was taken down there in the lowland later on the same morning. In those 2 images, somewhere on the top of the ridge is the location for this one. ...Show more →
It's good to be good but it's even better to be lucky. You are both.
Incredible. You are beyond competition.