Baled and ready

So the same day as my last post I went back to the same site that I had shot the wheat just before if was harvested. I managed to sneak in just as the sun was setting on the north facing slopes of the mountain. The sky was a bit hazy from all the harvesting unfortunately but the colours were amazing. Next time it will need to be done with a tripod.

Image details:

Date: 10 November 2010

Single image: Yes

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: 15-85mm Canon USM
Focal Length: 15
F-Stop: 7
Exposure: 1/50sec
ISO: 640
Program mode: Manual

Extras -

Flash: No
Tripod: No
Shutter Release: No
Filter: Polariser Filter, graduated ND8 Filter

Ripe for the harvest

I drive past fields of wheat every morning and evening, and this shot I took one evening as I was driving over the pass back into Riebeek Kasteel. The sun was just going down behind me, and the fields were glowing gold against the blue sky. Luckily I took the opportunity to take the shot as the very next day the wheat was already harvested into round bales that stretched to the horizon - that will be my next project.

One note on this shot is that I wish I had come prepared with my polariser and graduated filter as it would have improved the shot immensely.

Image details:

Date: 10 November 2010

Single image: Yes

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: 15-85mm Canon USM
Focal Length: 24
F-Stop: 11
Exposure: 1/100sec
ISO: 250
Program mode: Manual

Extras -

Flash: No
Tripod: No
Shutter Release: No
Filter: UV Filter

Glowing Leaves

I took this image when the sun was just going down in the garden. The sun was really bright coming toward camera. The shadows on the bushes behind the leaf made the exposure difference that I needed to make it look like a studio shot. I exposed for the bright sky and then pointed the camera toward the shade. It creates a very interesting effect that only works with transparent objects.

Image details:

Date: 31 October 2010

Single image: Yes

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: 15-85mm Canon USM
Focal Length: 85
F-Stop: 14
Exposure: 1/800sec
ISO: 400
Program mode: Manual

Extras -

Flash: No
Tripod: No
Shutter Release: No
Filter: UV Filter