On The Wings Of The Storm
Tarifa Island, the southernmost point in Europe, on 2010 New Year’s Eve.
Tarifa Island, the southernmost point in Europe, on 2010 New Year’s Eve.
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Location
The photo was taken in Tarifa, Spain, at the southernmost point of Europe where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean. The wave in this image is breaking over Tarifa Island which is connected to the mainland by a causeway.Time
Late afternoon on 31 December, 2009.Lighting
Well, it was pretty bad overall, but the sun broke through every now and again, creating a very dramatic atmosphere.Equipment
Nikon D300 on a tripod with a Sigma 70-300 @ 300, f/9.0, 1/2000s, ISO 100. The wind was howling and it was very difficult to keep everything stable. The air was full of salty spray so I opted for an old lens that I no longer used on a regular basis.Inspiration
This is by far the biggest day I have ever seen in Tarifa - it's not normally like this! I spent the best part of the day here, mesmerised by wave after wave after wave - impossible not to be inspired!Editing
Conversion to B&W and contrast enhancement in Lightroom.In my camera bag
If I'm shooting at home I use a Nikon D300, Sigma 18-250, Sigma 150-500 and Sigma 105. I may take a Manfrotto 190 Tripod, some heavy duty ND filters and a cable release, depending on what my plans are. If I'm taking all that I'll stash it in a Lowepro Flipside. Carrying less, I'll use a smaller bag. But I'm travelling much of the time, and then I use a Sony NEX-7 mirrorless with a Tamron 18-200. Little camera / big lens - the combination works well!Feedback
Protect your gear! Just wrapping your kit in a plastic bag will help shield it from the salt and sand blowing in the air in conditions like this. You'll probably still need to clean the lens (or filter) frequently, and clean it up meticulously afterwards. But all my stuff survived this shoot without any problems.
