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The lowest tide of the year at Oceanside Pier

The lowest tide of the year at Oceanside Pier
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upload_dateJun, 2013

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HenrikSpranz June 10, 2013
This image deserves comments - I really like the composition here. Great sky and subject too :).
JulianneBradford
JulianneBradford January 05, 2015
Thanks so-o much!!
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Deboodle June 25, 2016
A real wow Julianne! Congratulations on this becoming a finalust! :). Debbie Bray
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JulianneBradford June 25, 2016
Thanks so much Debbie!

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Location

Oceanside Pier, California

Time

Sunset

Lighting

Sunset, clouds and low tide always create wonderful reflections, shadows and colors to capture. I stopped my camera setting down just a tad to compensate for the brightness of the sun as it set. I find it brings out better colors and less glare.

Equipment

Tripod, Canon 7D, 10-20mm Sigma lens, Polarizer filter

Inspiration

The tide was the lowest of the year and the clouds were creating amazing reflections on the wet sand. This surfer moved into my range and just posed naturally looking out at the sunset and the small waves. It was very fortunate and perfect timing for me he was in just the right place. I moved behind him and took this photo.

Editing

Yes, I used an HDR program to accentuate the clouds and I kept it very subtle because I don't like to over accentuate HDR. I wanted it as close to what I saw as possible. I used PS5 to clean up, and did some very slight dodging and burning to equalize the highlights and shadows.

In my camera bag

Canon 7D, Sigma 10-20mm lens, Canon EF 24-105mm L Lens, 50mm lens, Various ND filters, Polarizer, automatic shutter release and other various lenses on occasion.

Feedback

My settings were Aperture priority,f11,1/25sec.,ISO400, stopped down-0.7,16mm. When there are clouds and water you will usually find great reflections especially at sunset or early in the morning. If you live by the beach, check out low tide times, it's always best to capture reflections on the wet sand or from trees on the opposite shore, etc. at these times of day. Use a polarizer filter or ND filter to capture the best colors. It's like wearing sunglasses for your camera. Don't you always see the best colors through your sunglasses?

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