Sunrise at Good Harbor Beach
Sunrise at Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Sunrise at Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Read less
Read less
Jul, 2015Views
146
Likes
Awards
Staff Winter Selection 2015
Superb Composition
Outstanding Creativity
Absolute Masterpiece
Top Choice
Peer Award
Magnificent Capture
Superior Skill
Top Ranks
Top 30 rankTop 10 rank week 1
Top 30 rank
Top 30 rankTop 30 rank week 1
Categories
Same photographer See allBehind The Lens
Discover more photos See all
Behind The Lens
Location
I shot took this photo on Gloucester's Good Harbor Beach.Time
I woke up around 5 a.m. on a summer morning and could not go back to sleep. I grabbed my Nikon and drove down to the beach for a walk, hoping to catch a nice sunrise.Lighting
I love the way the beach glows at sunrise and how it silhouetted the seagull in the foreground.Equipment
I shot this with a first generation Nikon D300. Not sure anymore which lens I used, but it was probably my old Nikon 28-105.Inspiration
I love the deserted feeling to the beach in early morning. The glow from the sunrise was awe inspiring, and the seagull posed nicely for me.Editing
I try not to do a lot of unnecessary post processing, but I did tweak the levels a bit to bring up the light.In my camera bag
I try to travel light, but I always pack my D300 and a couple of lenses, usually my Nikon 28-300, and my Tamron 17-50 f2.8 wide angle lens.Feedback
For a sunrise, try to get there about 20 minutes before the sun comes over the horizon to catch the pre-sunrise glow. Don't be afraid to try new camera angles, or to look down at the sand - you never know what may be right at your feet.
