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One of my favorite images when I roadtripped from Chicago to Los Angeles in October of 2008. People have often asked me how I shot this particular shot-to the point where it’s easier if I explain it now on the blog.
I never once pulled over or stopped the car for this shot. It was actually set up, composed, and taken in the span of 10 seconds while my friend was driving on the highway at 75 miles per hour.
I saw the mountain, and looking around, realized that while we were heading down the road that there was an opportunity to use the road as a lead-in line for a composition in the image.
I only did 3 things for this shot:
1. Upon seeing the type of shot I wanted in my mind, I took a few preliminary shots to check and confirm the settings in the camera i.e. aperture, shutterspeed, iso etc.
2. I set up the composition while my friend was driving and prepared to hit the shutter (hand held) as he hit the bend in the road that would lead to the mountain.
3. I waited. (Good things come to those who wait) =P
At the right moment, I held down the shutter.
Voila.
I’m highly doubtful I’ll ever be back to this location in the country ever again. But I’m thankful for the time that I did have and the memories I captured. It’s images and memories like this that remind one of how there’s so much to see and experience in this world.
-Marc
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