In October 2024, I spent a wonderful week in the Charlevoix region with friends, all eager to capture the beauty of autumn through our cameras. Each day began with fog, which left me pondering how to photograph an interesting landscape in such conditions.
One evening, I planned for the following morning’s shoot, envisioning a sunrise where the strong rays of light would add depth to my composition. My goal was to find a captivating location where the sun would act as a contrasting element in the scene. I believed that the combination of the sun, the agricultural plants, and the field would create a compelling image.
The next morning, I left the lodge and drove to a nearby area. When I spotted the distant sun rising above the green trees, I pulled over to the side of the road.
I composed and framed the shot handheld, using a focal length equivalent to 100 mm. I applied the rule of thirds by positioning the sun on the left third of the frame and the tree on the right third. To ensure proper exposure, I overexposed the scene by one stop, aiming to expose to the right.
Behind the camera, I was amazed by the scene: several layers of forms, colors, and textures leading up to the fog wall.
Throughout that week in the fog, I captured some truly stunning shots!
