Waiting Out the Storm
Uploaded: September 10, 2007
f/5.6, 7 secs (on bulb, corded remote shutter release), iso 400, 18-55mm @ 31mm.
Camera on tripod from an 11th floor condo overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in South Padre Island. The lights in the distance are ships that were waiting out either Tropical Storm Erin or Hurricane Dean. This was between 3:30AM and 4:00AM.
Shot in RAW and pp to open up shadows and bring out more of the detail in the clouds and lightning. Cropped and sharpened for web.
Sabrina De Vries September 10, 2007
wow this is so great, but I was wondering, how do you put your camera on bulb? I've searched for it on my 400D but couldn't find it..Anyway, I love this photograph, it's perfect.
kind regards, Sabrina #735439
Luz P September 10, 2007
Well thank you Sabrina!Looked at an online manual for your camera...from pg 71
*Set to Manual mode
*Turn the ss dial all the way to the left
I hope that helps!
Thanks!
L. #4775358
Brian C. Wallace September 11, 2007
Now that's an awesome photo! Great job! #4777495Luz P September 11, 2007
Thanks Brian!Definitely worth the wait! #4779976
Crystal M. Gove September 12, 2007
WOW...this is FANTASTIC, Luz :o)!!! Great timing and lighting here! This should be a winner! #4781914Luz P September 12, 2007
Thank you Crystal! #4781964Rieno C. Dorrius September 13, 2007
I love this kind of dramatic weather view.Luz P September 14, 2007
Thank you Rieno.I was tickled to have a storm to shoot! #4788625
Luz P September 20, 2007
Thank you Gerard!L. #4817851
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