Spring is here and the wild grasses and wildflowers are beginning to come out of hiding in the Orilla Verde Recreation Are near Taos, New Mexico. For this shot I wanted to capture the movement of the grasses that were literally growing out of the cracks in the canyon wall. I used a combination of a low ISO, small aperture and a 3-stop Hoya ND filter to force a longer exposure. Thanks to the long exposure and a gentle spring wind, I was able to create the image seen here.
~Tech details~
Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens
Exposure: 6.0 seconds, f/20 and ISO 350
Filters: Hoya 3-stop ND
Notes: Processed in Adobe Lightroom
Adam Schallau is a photographer whose work explores a variety of topics that
include the landscape, culture and people of the American Southwest and Rocky
Mountains. It is with a profound respect for the land, its people and their
history that Adam sets out to recapture the spirit of a place to tell a story
through his photography.
Adam is a recipient of the Luminous Landscape Endowment Award and was an Artist-in-Residence
at Grand Canyon National Park.
Nice shot, like the motion capture. Almost looks electric. I been meaning to give you a visit, but we have been extremely busy. I went home after the last time we talked, and checked the camera about the joystick, and lo and behold, it has one. I just use the dial more, and didn’t think about that day we talked. Sorry about that. Anyways, I have several wedding lined up this summer, so look forward to some posts in June. Take care and safe travels!
So simple, yet so beautiful!! The colors are fantastic…………great job!
Hi Estevan,
I guess I’m not going crazy…..ha! No worries and thanks for getting back to me. Good luck with the weddings.
Best,
Adam
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for the comment!
Best,
Adam