For Peter, part of the difficulty in travel-themed photography is originality. However, his favorite image is that of one that has been taken countless times before, yet one that simply must be taken: the skyline of Hong Kong from the top of Lion Rock.
“I have ventured up here many times, in rain and fog, hoping for a clear glimpse of the city. To capture this, I had to follow a long hiking trail through the dense forest late at night to get to the top of the rock. Even though I have taken this image many times before, I was fortunate this particular time to get an especially clear view over the city. Using the Nikon D810 and stitching multiple exposures together to form a panorama, I was able to create an image that offered an extremely high level of detail. Zooming in, I can make out all the little details that make up the fabric of this wonderful city.”
As with any delicately-constructed piece, Peter adjusts his camera to achieve maximum usage with a more technical approach. By having his white balance on manual, he uses the built-in grid lines and accelerometer to ensure that his horizons are leveled properly. He then propositions the elements he wants in a grid and then takes a photo with a single snap.