brianstephens

2009-11-25 (18)

Playa Ostenal, Costa Rica

Playa Ostenal, Costa Rica
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DMC-FS15

Aperture f/3.3 ISO 125 Shutter 10/1600

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Aug, 2014

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Zenith Award

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Summer 2020

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+13

Outstanding Creativity

+13

Absolute Masterpiece

Peer Award

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Downtown Dallas, TX. Taken from the Reunion Tower.

Me trying to climb a small waterfall in San Gil, Colombia. The locals were doing it easily and trying to show me all the hand holds and how to get to

The door gunner saw me taking photos and asked for my camera. He then took this photo for me on our ride to Balad.

Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken at Playa Ostenal in Costa Rica. I was told that this event where the sea turtles come up on the beach to lay their eggs only happens once every three years. I just happened to be there at the right time. And there were literally hundreds of turtles along the beach for as far as you could see.

Time

The sun is setting over the Pacific Ocean as the day draws to an end.

Lighting

Of course, lighting is always more interesting at the beginning or the end of the day. And sunset photos seem to always work out better when there are a few clouds on the horizon. This wasn't intentional, just good luck.

Equipment

I'm pretty sure I just had a cheap Panasonic point-and-shoot with a Leica lens when I took this photo. As someone once told me, "the best camera is the one you have on you". And from my own experience, there is just no substitute for an amazing subject. No special equipment needed.

Inspiration

Arriving on the beach and taking in the scene of sea turtles going up onto the beach and back down into the water for as far as the eye can see is enough inspiration to start snapping as many photos as possible. The more you take, the better chance of having at least one turn out really good.

Editing

No processing whatsoever.

In my camera bag

I am an extremely amateur photographer and just can't afford expensive equipment. I don't even have a DSLR, just a point and shoot with a good zoom and a tripod. Hopefully, I can afford some better equipment one of these days.

Feedback

Like I said earlier, there is just no substitute for an amazing subject. Including a body of water gives depth to your photo, creating that expanse between the fore and background. And time of day is crucial. I like taking photos in the evening or early morning, when the sun is low in the sky. A few wispy clouds help with sky color at sunset and sunrise.

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brianstephens

2009-11-25 (18)

Playa Ostenal, Costa Rica

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