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Sunrise Sublime 7352_13 2nd Edition

Country is more than a place, more than a lifestyle. It can be difficult to describe to those who haven't experienced its splendor. This particular sunrise set ...
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Country is more than a place, more than a lifestyle. It can be difficult to describe to those who haven't experienced its splendor. This particular sunrise set against these iconic structures of the farmlands gave me pause as a photographer, even after capturing hundreds of sunrises. The waking illumination of the land is never the same, never any less breathtaking. This is the second edition of this photograph with deeper tones. www.facebook.com-IanMcGregorPhotography
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/200

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Dec, 2013

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Awards

Contest Finalist in Multiple Photo Contest

Runner Up in Made Of Steel Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in Made Of Steel Photo Contest

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Superb Composition

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Absolute Masterpiece

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Top Choice

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Outstanding Creativity

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Magnificent Capture

+13

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Awesome capture!

Thanks very much for the support!

Love your picture , I feel exactly the same way about the sunrise. unfortunately it's to cold , I can't wait until spring so that I may experience it's wonder on a daily basis again. Great Capture!!

Thanks very much!

Very dramatic and colourful :)

Thanks very much!

superb exposure together with a great composition

Thanks very much!

very beautiful :)

Platinum

Stunning capture! Beautiful color and well composed!

On fire...... and so beautiful. Great capture Ian!

fantastic

very stunning shot

another great shot. love the colors

I could look at this photo all day.......love it!.. Fantastic capture......

Stunning!!!!

Loving the colors!

LOVE this!

Congrats!

Rice manufacture?

the fact that you captured the subtle detail of the silos while recording the beautiful skyline as well says a lot about your technical skill as a photographer.

Exelent

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Behind The Lens

Location

I captured this photo at a favorite wintertime location just North East of Yorkton, Saskatchewan. I figured an early drive in the summer months could yield something surprising, and I wasn't disappointed.

Time

I was up especially early to get this shot. At my latitude the sun crests before 5am in the summer. This was shot at 4:50am in June.

Lighting

The layer of cloud provided an overhead blanket to spread out the orange light of the cresting sun. This light show lasted only for a few minutes before it faded through the layer of cloud again. Talk about needing to be at the right place at the right time!

Equipment

Nikon D800 with a 28-300mm lens. No tripod, just my knees in the wet grass and a decent shutter speed (1/200sec).

Inspiration

There is something symbolic about these grain bins and the prairies. I could not think of a better way to show them off than under the glorious rising sun. I figured I could get a nice burst of rays wrapping around one corner if I positioned myself at just the right point-of-view.

Editing

For this image I have used some HDR toning techniques and color adjustments. I wanted to bring some detail back into the shaded side of the silos as well as the grass.

In my camera bag

For an early morning shot like this I am normally carrying wide angle lenses. I usually keep a zoom in case I spot wildlife, and for some reason I had the zoom on for this shot, although this was captured at only 58mm. I also carry a variety of filters, cleaning equipment and batteries. There is usually a tripod with me, but I tend to put it away as soon as there is enough light to give me the freedom to move around and search for the best frame. I like to get low to the ground for these types of shots as it seems to give more grandeur to the main subject - in this case the silos.

Feedback

Get up early and go to a spot you have been to before, especially if you have an idea of what the weather and light are going to be like in advance. This will give you the greatest chance to be in the right place at the right time for something special.

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Sunrise Sublime 7352_13 2nd Edition

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