guy_sade

Hey Amar,

First, I love the magnificent location!

What time of the day was the picture taken? When shooting nature, often it is best to take the picture early or late in the day with the sun at a lower position, preferably behind you. Colors are much richer this way. Obviously, this depends on whether you are able to be around at the desired time. If you are, I suggest taking several frames starting in the late afternoon as the sun comes down. You'll find that each frame will have a slightly different color depending on the position of the sun, and other factors in the atmosphere, and you'll probbaly find one frame that you really like.

Otherwise, Joe's advice is a valid one, especially if you have to shoot the picture at a less favorable time of the day.

Thanks Marshall. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet. Obviously I'll have my full size backpack which will be carried by the porter. I was thinking of getting one of those Lowepro CompuTrekker packs which offer some extra space. Otherwise I'll just get a regular daypack and carefully stuff my camera equipment in it.

Thanks guys for taking your time and for the great advice. I've been above 15000ft before in South America several years ago, but didn't carry much more than a point and shoot. I've only gotten into more 'serious' photography lately. However, I did have to carry my own equipment with no porters, so that should balance things. As far as equipment, I'll be carrying my N80, a 28-105 and a 70-300ED and a light Manfrotto tripod. So far i have a KR1.5 filter. I'm still considering getting a polarizer and a proper camera backpack. Would love to get a second body and a wider lens but I'm not sure that my budget will allow it. On the other hand, I guess that's what credit cards are for...Bob, I may very well take on your offer and email you once I'm finished doing some work here. I suspect they don't send me those pay checks for participating in this forum :-)

Thanks again everybody!

Thanks a lot guys for the advice. Btw Marshall, how did you carry your camera equipment, did you use a backpack?

Hey guys. I tried the same posting using the nature forum but

without much success. Anyway, I'll be leaving cold NYC this

Christmas heading out to Tanzania and Mt. Kilimanjaro for three

weeks. I'll be carrying a Nikon N80 and shoot mostly slide film

(Sensia, Velvia) and possibly some b&w. Will appreciate any tips you

may have a in terms of equipment, technique etc.

Thanks!

Thanks guys. I thought I would have gotten more response. Better try another forum...

Hey there,

 

I'll be travelling to Tanzania at the end of the year and am

planning on hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro as well as going on a short

safari. Was hoping to get some tips in terms of equipment, locations

and anything else that could be useful. I'll be using a Nikon N80

and mostly slide film (Sensia/Velvia) and possibly some B&W.

Thanks.

Thank you all for your contributions!

Thanks Joe, but doesn't a warming filter change the overall color rendition of the picture?

BTW, I don't know if it matters, but I'm planning on shooting slide film throughout my trip (probably a Fuji Sensia 200)

I'm going on a trip to Africa at the end of the year which will

include hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro (approx. 19,000 ft.) I don't normally

use a UV filter on my lenses but was wondering if it would be

necessary to use one during my hike in high altitude.

Thanks!