Photography Shennongjia

At 5 o'clock in the morning, the curtains were opened and it was a foggy world.

T-shirts were worn one by one, and the ones that were replaced two days ago were also turned out of the backpack. I made a mistake in preparation, thinking that in hot summer, thick clothes and coats are a burden, so it is appropriate to travel lightly. I didn't expect the temperature in Wuhan to be 38, and it's 28 noon here. It's estimated to be 16 in the morning and evening, or even lower.

In order to shoot the famous morning fog of Dajiu Lake in Shennongjia, I had to hold on and rush into the cold of this sub-plateau swamp.

At 5: 30, the lake was steaming, everything was silent as a mystery, visibility was low, and the scenery seen during the day was covered. People carry heavy equipment and walk carefully on the boardwalk for fear of disturbing small animals in the grass on both sides. If something happens suddenly, it will be difficult.

Walk on the path between Lake Five and Lake Six.

Soon, I found myself making a second mistake, although I asked the hotel owner yesterday and got the best photo spot. But when I first arrived, I was unfamiliar with the environment and didn't step on it in advance. At this time, the blind man touched the elephant, so naturally I couldn't go straight to my destination.

Wandering around the lake in the fog. Occasionally passing tourists are armed to the teeth, and colorful coats bring sensory stimulation and add a cold feeling to their hearts. The skin on my arm got goose bumps and my hair stood on end. Exhaled breath, unexpectedly also turned into white fog, blurred the glasses.

At 6: 40, I walked along Lake No.5 to the mouth of Lake No.4, but the fog still didn't mean to disperse. When I moved to the road, I got a faint retreat and had the idea of going back to the hotel to avoid the cold. At this time, friends from the same industry also got up and drove to pick us up. We just hid in the car and listened to music.

It was already half past seven when I got off the bus. Lighting a cigarette still can't dispel the cold.

At 7: 50, the sun came late and finally crossed the hill in front and lazily shone on the lake. The white fog in the sky quickly dissipated, leaving only a clear layer of clouds floating on the lakes and mountains, sketching a standard and quiet landscape painting.

Looking at the sky clearing up a little, I hurried forward. We haven't reached the best shooting location yet. At 8: 20, the morning fog has all dispersed, just like a flash in the pan. Beauty only appears in this short ten minutes, or a few minutes. A photographer passed by and said it might be because it rained yesterday. Today's fog didn't disperse as usual, and it was a little late. But the sunset glow is expected to look better.

After waiting in the cold for three hours, I learned Lesson Three in the warm sunshine.

No preparation in advance, no research objectives, no calm down in the accident. This is not only a problem encountered in a shooting, but also fits the work and life since this time. If we don't break the bondage of inertia dependence, turn passivity into initiative and deal with sudden challenges and changes, what is the bright future? Life will be boring. (End)

Photo | Shihai Exterior | Dajiu Lake, Shennongjia, Hubei