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Location
Ali Al Saleem Air Base, KuwaitTime
SunriseLighting
I exposed for the sky behind the subjects to create the shadows.Equipment
Canon EOS Rebel XT with Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8Inspiration
As a member of the United States Air Force I was stationed overseas at the time and my duty was to assist in the loading, unloading, launching and recovery of USAF C-130E and C-130H aircraft. I worked the night shift and every morning I would watch the sun rise behind troops boarding one of our planes to either fly into or away from combat zones. I decided to share this special moment with the world.Editing
Very minimal if any.In my camera bag
My camera bag is my car. I never really know what I'm going to shoot so I usually have three camera bodies, and about 10 lenses, 3 speedlites, and a whole case full of filters and accessories.Feedback
If you're looking to capture unique photographs you have to put yourself and your camera in unique situations. If you take a picture of the same thing from the same place as everyone else you'll essentially end up with the same picture. Place yourself in the situations that others are not willing to, know what to do with your camera when the moment is just right, wait for that moment, and then just take the picture.