A PRELUDE TO SUNSET
Sunrays sweep the skies before the inevitable dip beyond the horizon.
Sunrays sweep the skies before the inevitable dip beyond the horizon.
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AlanJakarta
December 15, 2013
Wonderful time exposure capturing the beautiful rays of sunshine through the clouds and the movement of water. Congratulations.
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Location
This photo was taken at Dunraven Bay in South Wales along the Heritage coast which is a real favourite for seascape photographers due to its slab formation rocks and boulders.Time
I had always wanted a shot from this location but very rarely had the opportunity due to distance I had to travel. It so happened that I had a studio photoshoot near Dunraven and decided to chance a visit just to get a record shot. I arrived as the sun was beginning to set behind a huge swathe of cloud and rushed out of the car (camera gear in tow) and clambered over rocks to set up the shot.Lighting
The light at Dunraven on 'a good sunset' is magical, the sunlight reflects off of the wet rocks from a receding tide.Equipment
This was shot with a Canon 1DX Mk1 on a Gitzo tripod using Lee Filters.Inspiration
As stated before, I had always wanted to take a shot at Dunraven Bay and basically 'lucked out' with the weather when I had the opportunity to go there.Editing
The image in its original format was quite nice, there were some shadows that needed lifting so a pass with a Dodge and Burn Curves adjustment layer was completed and I enhanced the sunrays to make them a little more prominent in the image.In my camera bag
I normally carry 2 cameras in the bag the Fuji X-T1 with a 55-200mm for telephoto work and a Canon 5Ds with a 17-40mm attached for wide angle work. The Filters and Adaptor Rings are always in there, as too, is the wireless remote shutter release. Other things are added to bag depending on the type of shooting I am doing.Feedback
The first thing I will say about shooting Seascape photography is to take your own safety and the safety of others very seriously. If you are new or inexperienced to coastal work, do your research on tide times and don't venture too far out. Use your NDGrads and for sunrise/sunset (shooting into the sun) consider procuring Reverse Grads to help hold back the sunlight to prevent it blowing out in the image. Consider your composition so get to your location early to set up and hope that the light will be kind to you when the shoot starts.
