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Tawas, Michigan Lighthouse

Was the perfect lighting to capture the lighthouse while the sun was out and the clouds were rolling in. Even more interesting to see someone actually atop the ...
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Was the perfect lighting to capture the lighthouse while the sun was out and the clouds were rolling in. Even more interesting to see someone actually atop the lighthouse.
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Canon EOS 7D

settings

Aperture f/5.6 ISO 100 Shutter 1/800 Focal Length 85/1

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Jun, 2015

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Awards

Winner in Lighthouses and Their Lamps Photo Challenge

Superb Composition

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Top Choice

Outstanding Creativity

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Behind The Lens

Location

Photo was taken in Tawas, Michigan at small point near town.

Time

The time of day was around early afternoon, before a store was starting to roll through.

Lighting

As great shot to capture before a storm rolled through. Timing was everything, as you can even see someone standing on the railing area by the tower of the light itself.

Equipment

Shot was taken with a Canon 7D with a Tamron 18-270mm lens. The shot was done with High Dynamic Range in mind. Thus, a bracket of shots (3 successive) at -2, 0, and +2 exposure, which included the use of a tripod.

Inspiration

While my friend was playing with his daughter, I decided to wander out to the beach and capture see what I could capture. In the midst, I was able to capture this amazing shot. The time of the year being fall made the leaves turning add an extra layer to this shot. I enjoy taking HDRs and to do so takes extra time. Though I had the fun of dealing with a windy day, which meant securing the camera and blocking the wind as the time ticked for the bracket of shots.

Editing

With HDR that becomes a must. My post-process had me denoise each of the 3 shots individual for any obvious noise. Then merge the shots with Nik Software's HDR Efex Pro 2. To further tweak the shot, I then ran Nik Software's Control and Viverza filter systems to enhance the shot further. Finished off with a little Sharpening and all was well.

In my camera bag

I do not carry much. I just have a couple lens and my tripod. Nothing much else. I work with what I have. I use the limits to my advantage then as a hindrance.

Feedback

Take your time. I've gone there many times after and not had good luck to reproduce. A good time is just before or after a storm. Thus, less humidity and better clarity.

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Tawas, Michigan Lighthouse

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