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My Trifecta

Posted on February 3, 2014 by tobygant

When shooting outdoors some captures can be a real challenge. There can be many factors that make or break a shot. It is not like shooting in the studio where you can control and program every facet of your operation like it is almost an assembly line. (Your subject excluded of course.) You have to constantly account for changes in lighting, shadows and weather conditions.

For me I am always looking for the perfect mix of even lighting, good weather and an interesting subject. (My trifecta.) I was rewarded with such wonderful conditions recently while visiting DeSoto Falls in Georgia’s Chattahoochee National Forest following a rare winter snowstorm in this part of the country.

I captured this image using my 24-70 mm f/2.8, tripod mounted and a circular polarizer. Thanks as always for stopping by.

46 thoughts on “My Trifecta”

Gaurab on February 3, 2014 at 9:19 am said:

You definitely have got a perfect capture 🙂

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- tobygant on February 4, 2014 at 7:34 am said:
  
  Thanks, Gaurab. I love all the travel shots on your blog. Great work.
  
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acuriousgal on February 3, 2014 at 9:23 am said:

This is gorgeous

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absengeralois on February 3, 2014 at 9:36 am said:

fantastic!

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- tobygant on February 4, 2014 at 7:33 am said:
  
  Thanks, Alois. I love the “Ice” and “Winter Magic” posts on your blog. Incredible captures.
  
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Iksa on February 3, 2014 at 9:42 am said:

This is really goid

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- Iksa on February 3, 2014 at 9:43 am said:
  
  Sorry … really good I mean
  
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  - tobygant on February 4, 2014 at 7:31 am said:
    
    Thanks, Inilah!
hawaygeordie on February 3, 2014 at 9:57 am said:

Interesting composition with a slow shutter speed!

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- tobygant on February 4, 2014 at 7:29 am said:
  
  Thanks, Brian. I love all the nature/wildlife shots on your blog.
  
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thoughtsalone on February 3, 2014 at 10:25 am said:

Gorgeous shot!

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The Crazy Crone on February 3, 2014 at 10:50 am said:

Brilliant photo, congratulations, it’s lovely.

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- tobygant on February 4, 2014 at 7:28 am said:
  
  Thanks, Mo!
  
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Joanne on February 3, 2014 at 11:45 am said:

Fabulous capture – I can hear the running water from here!

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- tobygant on February 4, 2014 at 7:27 am said:
  
  Thanks, Joanne.
  
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Karen's Nature Art on February 3, 2014 at 4:37 pm said:

It’s not often you get snow and ice with so much greenery! Great shot! Thanks for visiting my blog, I appreciate it. 🙂

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David Alexander Photography on February 3, 2014 at 7:06 pm said:

Love this!

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- tobygant on February 4, 2014 at 7:08 am said:
  
  Thanks, David.
  
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Ann on February 4, 2014 at 3:18 am said:

Superb!

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- tobygant on February 4, 2014 at 7:20 am said:
  
  Thanks, Ann. I see you guys got to experience some snow also.
  
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muffinscout on February 4, 2014 at 9:08 am said:

I always love your photos… keep it up they are incredible! Every time you upload one I think, man I need to go there.

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- tobygant on February 4, 2014 at 8:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Muffin.
  
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Kirt D Tisdale on February 4, 2014 at 11:24 am said:

Incredible capture…perfect timing, lighting and who can argue the subject….well done!!

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- tobygant on February 4, 2014 at 3:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Kirt!
  
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Charles on February 4, 2014 at 12:43 pm said:

really spectacular! love the long exposure. 🙂

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- tobygant on February 4, 2014 at 8:47 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Charles.
  
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mikebancroftphotography on February 4, 2014 at 2:27 pm said:

Beautiful Photo :). Really like looking through your blog, some stunning landscape shots :D.

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postaldeliveries on February 9, 2014 at 3:57 pm said:

That’s lovely!

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montycraig on February 14, 2014 at 11:40 pm said:

Stunning! Simply, stunning!

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naturerestoresme on February 15, 2014 at 10:30 am said:

Gorgeous capture!

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Rajeev on February 18, 2014 at 3:48 am said:

it must have been freezing out there..!

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- tobygant on February 18, 2014 at 7:12 am said:
  
  Yes, it has been an exceptionally cold winter for us this year.
  
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Earthshine on February 28, 2014 at 3:50 pm said:

Nice shot Toby! I agree with you about the Trifecta; something I am always on the lookout for!

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- tobygant on February 28, 2014 at 4:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the kind words, Tom. Isn’t it great when you can find all three?
  
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augustehill on March 1, 2014 at 9:28 pm said:

I like the Trifecta concept in relationship to the work; good way to contextualize the elements that help you structure your creativity.

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- tobygant on March 1, 2014 at 9:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks, August.
  
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wisemonkeysabroad on March 7, 2014 at 6:58 pm said:

How incredible is this photo!!!! Absolutely love it!

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- tobygant on March 7, 2014 at 9:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks. I love your blog. I’ll be following your travels.
  
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leggypeggy on March 13, 2014 at 4:53 pm said:

Beautiful shot. Thanks for stopping by and liking my blog. I’m going to enjoy looking at your pics.

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- tobygant on March 13, 2014 at 5:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the kind words, Peggy. Love your blog and adventurous spirits.
  
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newsferret on March 25, 2014 at 2:07 pm said:

Great shot there, really captured the moving water well.

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- tobygant on March 25, 2014 at 2:33 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Hermann. Wonderful capture yourself on the “Flaming Sky” post on your blog.
  
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eilynash on March 25, 2014 at 4:34 pm said:

Wow that is so gorgeous what a beautiful shot!

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- tobygant on March 26, 2014 at 6:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Eily. Love your blog.
  
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imaginenewdesigns12 on March 25, 2014 at 11:29 pm said:

Thank you for liking “Spring Is Here!” This photo is a great example of your trifecta concept. I like the combination of flowing and frozen water as well as the contrast between the green trees and the autumn leaves. Beautiful work! 🙂

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- tobygant on March 26, 2014 at 7:17 am said:
  
  Your “Spring Is Here!” post is beautiful. The colors are wonderful and the sky is simply amazing. It most certainly would fall into the “my trifecta” concept.Wonderful capture!
  
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