#52weeksofnature Photo Contest Week 21 Winner

The winner of Week 21 of our #52weeksofnature photo contest is Kevin Piller (@black.side.photography). Not all alpine lakes are created equal and Kevin has proven that point perfectly with this magical shot of Hintersee Lake. Kevin has won a $100 gift code to hippytree.com and we are donating to the Access Fund in his name. Learn more about Kevin below.

Where was the image shot?
Hintersee Lake, Berchtesgaden National Park, Germany

What camera did you use and what were the settings?
Camera: Canon 5D Mark 4
Lens: Canon EF 24-70 IS USM II
Shutter Speed: 4.0
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 100

Was there any special preparation required to capture the photo?
Not really, just some perfect light and a tripod.

How long have you been shooting?
I have been shooting photos for about 2 years.

Do you shoot with a crew or shoot solo?
Usually solo or with my wife.

What excites you about photography?
The silence to create beautiful memories.