Sunrise at Point Lobos State Park, CA

© Varina C. Patel

Sunrise at Point Lobos State Park, CA

Uploaded: June 27, 2007

Description

The temperatures in CA were unseasonably cold when I took this shot. I had freezing cold water in my hiking boots and my pants were wet up to my knees. By the time I left I was shivering, and my fingers were stiff despite the gloves I was wearing. But heck - who's complaining? :)

Exif: Exposure Time: 1.6, Flash: 16, ISO: 100, Camera Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Carina Simeon June 27, 2007

How beautiful! Congratulations Varina.Regards, Carina S. #681124

Varina C. Patel June 27, 2007

Thanks for your kind words, Carina. #4446686

Renee Oakenfull June 27, 2007

Wow - that water is just gorgeous...
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Varina C. Patel June 27, 2007

Thank you, Renee. I took several shots waiting for the water to curl around that rock as it does in this shot. I was thrilled to capture it before the color faded in the sky. #4446992

Melissa Wynn June 27, 2007

What a beautiful morning. I think the result was well worth some stiff fingers. =) I love how the water looks very smooth and silky. What settings (if any) did you use on your camera? Beautiful image. Very tranquil and serene. Nicely done. #4447198

Varina C. Patel June 27, 2007

The shot was taken at f11 and 1.6 seconds. I chose the longer shutter speed in order to create the silky effect you speak of. I also used a Graduated ND filter to bring down the brightness of the sky.
Thanks very much for your kind words, Melissa.
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Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict June 27, 2007

Varina, this is such a beautiful image and I will not be suprised by next month we will see this again...Dominick #4447244

Varina C. Patel June 27, 2007

Thank you, Dominick. #4447255

Mary Anne Frey June 27, 2007

Gorgeous Varina! #4450236

Varina C. Patel June 27, 2007

Thanks, Mary Anne. :) #4450261

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