I'd been waiting for conditions like these for quite a while, ever since first visiting this stunning location on a very blustery day.
This is the famous lone tree on the shores of Llyn Padarn in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales, right alongside the bustling town of Llanberis.
I'd first been alerted to this view by chatting to a fellow photographer while shooting a time lapse over the river Dee at Connah's Quay, and I've made a point of stopping by to check out the view every time my wife Liz and I drive past on one of our Snowdonia excursions.
But this Friday afternoon in late October 2017 was the first time I'd seen this view in calm conditions, with a clear reflection of the lone tree, forests in their autumn finery and mountains on the surface of the lake.
With light cumulus clouds wafting overhead and the warm sun bathing our faces along with the landscape it was no hardship to sit still for half an hour just admiring the views while my camera did its time lapse thing.
While we were filming a sucession of other photographers came and went, politely keeping out of my frame, so we were able to enjoy some shared experiences along the way as well.
What a lovely way to spend a Friday afternoon!
Filename - llyn padarn timelapse 08.mp4
Camera - Canon 5D
Lens - 17-40mm zoom @ 17mm
Exposure (start of sequence) - 1/250 sec @ f4, ISO100
Exposure (end of sequence) - 1/250 sec @ f4, ISO100
Filters - Polarising filter used to reduce glare and enhance colours. 2 stop neutral density graduated filter used to balance the light levels between sky and water.
Shooting interval - 3 seconds
Location - Llyn Padarn, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales
This clip - HD 720p 30fps
Clip duration - 19 secs
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