Waiting for sunset
I was rushing along the coast trying not to stumble on the rocks trying to find the optimum position before the sun set. Then I paused and noticed this scene as...
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I was rushing along the coast trying not to stumble on the rocks trying to find the optimum position before the sun set. Then I paused and noticed this scene as an opportunity.
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Location
I took this photo at Elgol on The Isle of Skye, Scotland as part of a photography tour of the area.Time
The image was taken at sunset which would make it roughly around 20:40pmLighting
The previous day I'd been racing back from the quirang to try and get to Elgol for the sunset but got stuck at Sligachan for golden hour. In the end I made it to Elgol after dark. The whole next day was grey and cloudy and I was really worried I'd missed my chance at a spectacular sunset. But at around 7:30, Boom, from out of nowhere I witnessed the most dramatic sunset I've ever seen.Equipment
I was a using a Nikon D700 with Nikon 16-35 f/4 lens, Manfrotto tripod, Lee filter system, hotshoe bubble level and cable release.Inspiration
I had been researching UK landscape and seascape locations for a while and I had fallen in love with Elgol. It was my intention to take the best sunset shot of Elgol that I'd ever seen. This one is actually my second favorite from the shoot.Editing
I shot multiple exposures and combined three at +1/0/-1 In Photomatix creating a HDR image. I then added split toning in Nix color efexIn my camera bag
I don't have a standard set of photography equipment. It depends on what type of shoot I'm doing. For example my bag for travel is a Nikon D750 + 16-35 f4, 35 f2, 50 f1.4, 85 f1.4 for landscapes its the Nikon D750 with 16-35 f4 + lee filter system + tripod. For gigs and festivals I use the Nikon D750 with 24mm f1.4, 85mm f1.4, 70-200 f2.8, 10.5 f2.8 fishFeedback
I would say, plan as much as you can, but be flexible if it doesn't pan out. Know when and where the sun is going to set, know whether the tide is coming in or out and how fast. Don't arrive at a location and try and find the locations and compositions as the sun is setting. Do a recky of the location and work it out beforehand.
