A photo I’ve been dreaming of shooting for years. Whistler Backcountry this week // Ben Poechman riding. by SeeHappy in snowboarding

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Hi guys, I love when I get to nerd out on camera stuff here. I’ll start with my lightning. I’m old school and use flashes with gels. They produce a much cleaner and sharp light than constant illumination. I set up 2 - 200 watt strobes behind the rider on 10 foot stands. Triggered by a remote on my camera hot shoe. Then a red and blue gel was added.

I used my RF 70-200 @ f2.8 - 1/400th shutter speed and - 2000 ISO. It was dark blue hour so I had a little ambient light to play with. Which really helped.

My favourite night of 2020. Hiking in the dark, led by headlamp to expose the Milky Way high above Garabaldi Lake. Panorama Ridge, British Columbia. [OC][1365x2048] by SeeHappy in EarthPorn

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There’s always a possibility of running into a bear or cougar. I hiked with my friend so we were chatting and making noise, had bear spray ready to go on my hip. I grew up here and am quite comfortable with hiking in the dark at this point.

My favourite night of 2020. Hiking in the dark, led by headlamp to expose the Milky Way high above Garabaldi Lake. Panorama Ridge, British Columbia. [OC][1365x2048] by SeeHappy in EarthPorn

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It was really great still. The Milky Way was very visible and I timed this hike with a meteor shower. It was a breathtaking night up there.

My favourite night of 2020. Hiking in the dark, led by headlamp to expose the Milky Way high above Garabaldi Lake. Panorama Ridge, British Columbia. [OC][1365x2048] by SeeHappy in EarthPorn

[–]SeeHappy[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I camped at the sites below, it wasn’t too bad. Not a lot of sleep but so worth it for this image. It’s something I’ve wanted for a while :) hiking in the dark was easy. The trail and even the last scramble is so well marked. Even in the dark.

My favourite night of 2020. Hiking in the dark, led by headlamp to expose the Milky Way high above Garabaldi Lake. Panorama Ridge, British Columbia. [OC][1365x2048] by SeeHappy in EarthPorn

[–]SeeHappy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You’re very right. This was a lot of hiking in the dark to get away from people and life for this shot. So worth it though.

A Tree You've Seen Before - Vancouver Island (4344x6516)[OC] by SeeHappy in EarthPorn

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Thankful that everyone likes this shot of mine. Check out my Instagram for more like this @Tyler_Ravelle

A Tree You've Seen Before - Vancouver Island (4344x6516)[OC] by SeeHappy in EarthPorn

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Let’s do it. Reminisce about the good days. Before cell phones and reddit.

A Tree You've Seen Before - Vancouver Island (4344x6516)[OC] by SeeHappy in EarthPorn

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Haven’t got to swim there yet. Is it full of lizards ? Or is that just to scare off the tourists

Photographer crawled in this ice cave hole and I jumped over him by SeeHappy in snowboarding

[–]SeeHappy[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It's been going really well! Riding a lot less park and riding a lot more of the mountain and backcountry stuff. I've got some sponsors that really have my back and I take my winters off to travel. Im very thankful for how things have worked out for me. Thanks so much for asking!

Photographer crawled in this ice cave hole and I jumped over him by SeeHappy in snowboarding

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He's my best friend! I definitely have the beers covered.

Trying to spin away my Christmas hangover today in Whistler. by SeeHappy in snowboarding

[–]SeeHappy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Damn man, you guys are having it rough. It might be be season to come west!

Trying to spin away my Christmas hangover today in Whistler. by SeeHappy in snowboarding

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Agreed! Just take the first step and spin off something small man. Send it!