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People's Choice in Lighthouses Photo Challenge
Staff Winter Selection 2015
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SC-Photography
 
SC-Photography November 12, 2015
Great photo ... Where was this picture taken ?
nornots Ultimate
 
nornots November 21, 2015
Grand Haven ???
donnarenzulli Ultimate
 
donnarenzulli November 25, 2015
Lovely image!
Jollyroger49
 
Jollyroger49 November 27, 2015
Wonderful image you have captured the fury of the sea.
pedronunoferreira
 
pedronunoferreira January 01, 2016
Congratulations on winning Staff Winter Selection 2015 Peoples choice in my Lighthouses Photo Challenge. Thank you for participating. I believe this to be Lake Michigan Grand Haven Lighthouse. Lake Michigan Lighthouses always impressed me a lot.
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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in Grand Haven Michigan.

Time

It was a work day so I got there very early, before 6 am. The lights on the pier go off at 7:30 am

Lighting

It was a wicked storm with lots of clouds and rain. lighting was very limited.

Equipment

I tried to use my tripod at first, but the wind and rain was too intense. I decided to get into my Jeep and use my window to steady the lens.

Inspiration

We get good storms in Michigan, but its rare to get 20 foot waves. I had been watching the news that week and I knew this storm would create an amazing phot op at the light house.

Editing

I played with the photo a little in photoshop elements, Mainly adjusting the lighting and contrast.

In my camera bag

Cannon T3i. I carry 3 lenses. This photo was shot with my 70-200 mm.

Feedback

My biggest challenge was keeping the lens clean. I literally had to clean it after every shot. Even though I only had the window cracked enough to stick my lens out, I am still cleaning sand off of my dashboard and seats!

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