Surfer's Secret
Sunset at Scripp's Pier in La Jolla, CA - www.facebook.com-craigbillphotography - CraigBill.com -
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Sunset at Scripp's Pier in La Jolla, CA - www.facebook.com-craigbillphotography - CraigBill.com -
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Aug, 2013Views
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Contest Finalist in Beach Vibes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Shot Under The Pier Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Summer Fun Photo Contest
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Absolute Masterpiece
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Superior Skill
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Location
La Jolla, California USA Video at: http://youtu.be/0464FLPfFAkTime
SunsetLighting
By the time I finally found it along California’s La Jolla coastline, it was looking not to good for great sunset clouds and light. The air was hazy and thick making for a brassy, unremarkable sky. For the last several nights, however, there was an exciting level of sunset activity - at least on the road to California. Then at the last of the Sun’s journey, a fantastic display of color flashed across the sky soaking the entire area with a warm glow. This was the sunset I had hoped for, and this is the sunset that gave me “Surfer’s Secret”!Equipment
Sony A77, Sony 24-105mm, Benro Tripod, EZ Leveler, Remote Shutter ReleaseInspiration
My goal was to visit this pier before turning North and heading up to Oregon to photograph hunt. I had seen this iconic pier in other photographs and travel promos for several years. I thought “Scripps Pier” always made a great photography subject. But I knew that although the pier does not change, the weather and surf conditions might make this out of the way trip a possible photo failure. I ended up having plenty of time to explore and compose while admirably watching the surfers dance around this pier. Everyone seemed to be enjoying and playing in the sun. It just felt so... well, California!Editing
Pretty straight shot image although it had to be color balanced a bit and used curves and levels to help control the high contrast.In my camera bag
Sony A850, Sony A77, Sony A7R, Sony Lenses, Cine Backpack, Cokin Filters (ND & Grads), Remote Shutter Release, Care & Clean Supplies, Lightning Trigger, Benro Tripod, Mini Tripod, CP Polarizers, Big Stopper, Extra Batteries & Cards, Cell Phone, Beanie Hat & Hand warmers, treats!Feedback
Get out and challenge "risky" lighting scenes. This can be the best part of the day for photography.
