My favourite view in Waterton Lakes is from high up the road to the employee cabins. It offers a spectacular view of the Prince of Wales Hotel situated on a hill between Middle and Upper Waterton Lakes, surrounded by the lofty peaks of the Rockies.
I had in my mind the idea to recreate the shot taken three years ago, of my three adventurers hiking up the hill with this scene behind them. But that photo was taken in spring, when the previous year's grass was flat from the winter, and new grass had just sprouted. But now it was fall, and all the grasses were way too tall for a shot in that same spot, so we went higher up the hill to where there was mostly just gravel. There was a small log up there, perfect for a group shot...
Three of the kids pose for the camera....
I thought it was the perfect spot for a shot of just Owen and Leona....
Tried taking it from the back, but wasn't too happy with it....so changed their poses...
But it was extremely windy, and their faces had harsh shadows, so I tried tucking
most of Leona's hair into the back of her sweater, and using my flash...
most of Leona's hair into the back of her sweater, and using my flash...
The flash does take away the harsh shadows and light up the dolls, but at the same time I feel it makes them look almost like they are sitting in front of a photo, instead of actually being there on location. I think I need to sew a little white cotton baggie to fit over my flash to help mute the bright light some, because the flash is a handy tool in these bright sunny situations, but I'd like it to be a bit less intense.
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