East Beach Sunrise
Uploaded: January 02, 2008
I stayed at a friend's house who lives way closer to the beach than I do, and since I haven't gotten any sunrise shots since I bought my new gear, I decided that THIS would be the morning I stop being a lazy tool and actually get out of bed. The alarm went off at 6:50am, and being a typical college student, my initial reaction was to hit the snooze button, and sleep for 5 more minutes (which we all knows turns to 10 minutes, then 20 minutes, then 30, and before you know it, you're an hour late to class...which has probably already ended by then). But I fought my instinct, and forced myself out of bed. Glad I did. I figured out a lot of things during this shoot. I've been trying to do more with moving water, and so far, I'm not too unhappy with the results. It's cool to me to think that this little spec on the horizon is the source of all of this amazing light.
This is a digital blend of two exposures, one for the sky, and one for the water.
Exif: F Number: 20, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
I really love your photo - you've done and excellent job technically and artistically. Very well done - keep up the great work! #819916
Marina Moore January 02, 2008
You did an excellent job! This is really beautiful. Great comp and effects :) #5282237Tiia Vissak January 02, 2008
A beautiful image! #5282764Allen Hughes March 14, 2009
Awww, yes! You've discovered the best time of the day. I too used to have the snooze button syndrome, but now, whenever the opportunity strikes, I'm up well before the sun with cameras in hand. Oh.... did I say Fantastic Shot!!! #7285686Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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