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Sunset cloud formation



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Photographed through a lens of my polorized sunglasses.

Photographed through a lens of my polorized sunglasses.
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4 Comments |
Cirrus
 
Cirrus October 06, 2013
Fantastic Shot...
ack1128
 
ack1128 December 20, 2013
Nice shot!
donanzinger PRO
 
donanzinger March 19, 2014
Now that's using your head - or rather what's on your head. Great idea!
justkim1106 PRO+
justkim1106 March 20, 2014
Thanks!
Dotti
 
Dotti March 04, 2016
Amazing shot. Great capture! Dotti
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Behind The Lens

Location

This was taken at a nature and recreational area known as Sunset Lake in Portland, Texas.

Time

Late afternoon as the sun was setting.

Lighting

Natural sunlight.

Equipment

Nikon D3000 with Nikkor 55-200 lens and a pair of cheap polarized sunglasses.

Inspiration

I had been watching the cloud as it changed shapes with the wind and had already taken a series of shots when the sun dropped behind the cloud and began changing to the golden orange sunset hues. I took off my polarized sunglasses to try and focus better, but could not really look directly at the subject due to the brightness. I realized that the colors were more amazing when I was wearing the sunglasses, so I then held them in front of my camera lens and snapped the shot.

Editing

I did a little enhancement to the color and contrast, but minimal.

In my camera bag

I do most of my photography outdoors so my bag includes the camera, lenses, extra charged battery, plastic garbage bag, handy wipes, soft cloth and minor first aid items.

Feedback

Just use what's on your head!

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