2015.04.25.8159 St. Augustine
Vilano beach, St. Augustine Inlet and the St. Augustine Lighthouse.
Vilano beach, St. Augustine Inlet and the St. Augustine Lighthouse.
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Geesdigital
August 25, 2015
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MaryElaine - Geesdigital
Good to see you here as you share your photography with us at ViewBug. Also, by sharing comments and critiques on the other photographer's images gives you exposure and inspiration, plus it add's rewards points to your account.
"Best wishes in your future contest entries".
MaryElaine - Geesdigital
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was made from atop a dune at Vilano Beach, across the Matanzas inlet from St. Augustine, Fla. The light is across an island and another inlet and somewhat remove form the city of St. Augustine.Time
Early morning, but after the sun was full up.Lighting
Even in the daylight the lighthouse is a local beacon. If one becomes disoriented, one looks for the lighthouse.Equipment
My camera was set on a well beaten-up Manfrotto trip with a Manfrotto ball head. The camera was a Nikon D7100. The lens was an AF Nikkor 70-210mm f/4-5.6. The settings were ƒ/11.0, 125.0 mm, 1/500 sec., ISO 400. RAW.Inspiration
The geometry of the photo, the verticals and horizontals, first drew me. Also the prominence of the light, even as small as it is in relation to the whole image.Editing
Some cropping and brightening are all I did. I use Photoshop Elements and Nik filters ... sparingly.In my camera bag
Nikon D500, Nikon D7100, Rokinon 8mm f3.5, Tamron 150-600mm G1, Nikkor DX 18-200mm f5-6.3, Sigma DX 18-35mm f1.8 ART, AF Nikkor 70-210, Hoodman hooded loupe for fine focusing from the live view screen, dusting kit, Benro heavy duty tripod, Movo gimbal head.Feedback
I am meticulous in my setup and use a tripod as much as possible. All the while that I'm setting up, I'm pondering the kind of picture I'm going to make. I take my time. Since lighting is so crucial, taking my time means beginning my setup long before the expected light appears. Before I set up I scan my potential scene. Scanning is a continuous process right up until releasing the shutter.
