This picture was made by placing the camera on top of a fallen log, using its strap to keep it level, and taking a long exposure with a wide angle lens and a small aperture. We like it geometry, the tree pointing to the gap it made in the forest. The Sword Ferns are common in the west-coast forests that are not close to the ocean.
The camera recorded the following information in the original image file:
Nikon D3
2008/09/23 16:07:33.1
Color
Data Format: RAW (14-bit)
Image Size: Large (4256 x 2832)
Lens: AF-S 14-24mm F/2.8 G
Focal Length: 24mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Matrix
1.3 sec - F/22
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB)
Hue Adjustment: 0
Gerald & Irmgard Carter
White Balance: Cloudy
AF Mode: Manual
Tone Comp: Less Contrast
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: None
Long Exposure NR: On
High ISO NR: Off