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Clouds Swing Low

A perfect morning on the Indian river.

A perfect morning on the Indian river.
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NIKON D3100

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Aperture f/11.0 ISO 100 Shutter 1/160

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Apr, 2012

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken at Nichol Park along the Indian River (part of the Intercostal waterway), between Titusville and Port St. John, Florida.

Time

I was on my way to attend my daughter's choir performance around 7:00 A.M., and was actually early, for a change. Since I had my camera with me for her event and some extra time, I took the opportunity to snap some shots of the lonely sailboat.

Lighting

Because it was early in the morning, the sun was rising, and the fog was lifting. At first, the fog was low and flat. As the sun continued to rise, and the fog continued to lift, it created areas where the fog was more intense, and the horizon was more defined. In the distance, you could see the sun penetrating through holes in the fog bank and the natural light reflecting off the water.

Equipment

This was taken with a Nikon D3100 with a Tamron 18-250 lens (manual-focus, as the camera did not have a focus motor). It was hand held, without a tripod, and the light was natural.

Inspiration

Though the moment was spontaneous, and unexpected, I was prompted to get my camera when I noticed the sailboat being unveiled by the fog.

Editing

I did all of my post-processing to the raw image in Lightroom, mostly adjusting levels. Also, there was a branch sticking up in the lower right of the image that I removed. The rest was Mother Nature.

In my camera bag

Currently, you will typically find my trusty Nikon D610, my nifty 50 lens, and a Tamron 18-270. I have found that I enjoy shooting with lenses that are understated by many. I like them for their quirks that most people nitpick. At the end of the day, it's more about the scene in front of the lens than it is about the lens. Don't get me wrong, I would love to have a bag full of $1,500+ lenses, but as you can see, the fact that I don't does not stop me from capturing great images.

Feedback

First and foremost, always have your camera, and learn your camera enough to not have to think about the settings, so you can focus on the scene. Also, don't discount non-perfect times to look for a moment. Had I pre-planned this image, I would've been there for hours, trying to capture the actual sunrise, and probably would've given up due to the fog. This moment revealed itself after the point which I would've packed up and gone home. Some of my favorite photos have been taken at times when conditions were less than ideal. The most important thing to develop is your eye to be able to see an opportunity, a moment, an interesting subject, and the interplay between light and dark.

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Clouds Swing Low

A perfect morning on the Indian river.

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