derekbradley
FollowI caught this shot a few years ago on Christmas Eve. Since then, it has been my most successful shot across multiple platforms. I decided to re-edit it. Please ...
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I caught this shot a few years ago on Christmas Eve. Since then, it has been my most successful shot across multiple platforms. I decided to re-edit it. Please let me know what you think.
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Winner in Tree Skeletons Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Beautiful Photo Challenge
Top Shot Award 21
People's Choice in Stunning trees Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Magic of Trees Photo Challenge
Judge Favorite
2020 Choice Award
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
Magnificent Capture
All Star
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lissavanderveer
December 15, 2019
What an incredible shot! The colors are amazing as well. Thanks for joining the challenge
charterswilliamosborne
March 08, 2021
I have shots of that tree and the one behind right which I have re-edited several times. There are so many variations. Love that beach. your recent shot is beautiful. Love the reflections.
Llilysb
July 08, 2021
Great Shot!! The focus and colors are spot on. The reflections of the trees in the water make it feel like the trees are even bigger. Congrats and thank you for joining my challenge. 😊
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Location
I took this photo on Driftwood Beach in Jekyll Island, GA.Time
This was taken at sunrise on Christmas Eve. You have to love the weather in the south.Lighting
I got to the beach very early and was the first person there. A gentleman arrived just after me and we were the only two roaming the beach until about 15 minutes before the sun came up. Then it got busy. Luckily, I had scouted out a few spots and when the sun was getting close, I was able to get this spot and not have any one standing in front of me ruining the scene.Equipment
I shot this on a Canon 6D with the stock 24-105mm f/4.0 lens. It was taken on a tripod in a series of three shots merged together for a panorama.Inspiration
These trees are beautiful! I’ve been blessed to see a lot of majestic places, but this one is special. On this particular morning, with the tide retreating like it was, and the clouds so spectacular, I couldn’t pass up this scene. I love the water and sun. Add in a reflection and some incredible trees, you have something truly worth capturing.Editing
I edited this shot in Lightroom. It is a panorama combining three shots. I enhanced the lights and darks, while adding selecting exposure edits. Since I shoot in raw, the colors were slightly flat, so I brought them back to where they were when I shot it. Overall, it was a pretty basic edit.In my camera bag
I usually carry a Canon 5D Mark IV, ND Filters, circular polarizer filters, a 24-70mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, 50mm, tripod, and the ever handy trigger release. Recently, I added the Peak Design Capture clip and absolutely love it. If I’m feeling frisky, I have a Canon M50 I will lug along and strap one of my lenses to.Feedback
Patience is a virtue. Also, you can catch up on sleep. Arrive early and walk around. I can’t tell you how many photographers I see camped out in one spot. On multiple occasions, the shot I thought was going to be my keeper doesn’t end up being my best one. Follow the light and just keep shooting. There is beauty all around us, we just have to have the vision to see it.