Behind the Shot - Outdoor Photographer Magazine, October 2015 Issue

[This image and text are an excerpt of a series of three photos that appeared in the Showcase section of the October 2015 issue of Outdoor Photographer Magazine.]

At the headwaters of the McKenzie River lies a mountain lake that’s known amongst Central Oregonians for its spectacular fall colors. Vine maples seemingly grow straight out of the lava rock, and the clarity of the water makes it appear almost as though the lake is being lit from beneath. As a bonus, an easy 7-mile loop trail offers many vantage points for photographers. On this particular day, it was raining sideways; this saturated the colors of the foliage to the point that I actually had to dial back the Vibrance slider in Lightroom in order for it to retain a realistic appearance.

Nikon D800, AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II, Gitzo tripod, Acratech ballhead, Moose Peterson warming polarizer