Colors of the Night
I entered this shot in The San Diego Fair photography competition in the "Color" category and it was accepted to move on to tier #2 to be judged. Now ...
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I entered this shot in The San Diego Fair photography competition in the "Color" category and it was accepted to move on to tier #2 to be judged. Now I'm trying to decide whether to mount it on black or white mat board. (I did mount this on black) Thank you so much for your suggestions and your votes!!
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Action Award
Zenith Award
Top Shot Award 22
Legendary Award
2020 Choice Award
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Contest Finalist in Colors and Mood Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in The Beauty Of My Hometown Photo Contest
Peer Award
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Absolute Masterpiece
Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
Superior Skill
All Star
Genius
Virtuoso
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Location
This photo was taken at my favorite place to shoot in my hometown of Oceanside at Oceanside Pier, one of the longest wooden piers on the west coast in California.Time
Just as the sun slipped beneath the ocean after it set. When all the colors were fading to jewel tone pastels.Lighting
The lighting and colors are usually the best after the sun has set and the reflections are emphasized at that time.Equipment
Canon 7D, Sigma 10-20mm wide angle lens and a tripod with an automatic shutter releaseInspiration
There was a very low tide predicted at sunset. When this happens there are usually great reflections in the sand if the sunset is as magnificent as this one was. I stood transfixed as I captured this wonderful afterglow.Editing
Not really, just some minor clean-up in PS. But the colors here are all real.In my camera bag
Canon 7D,Sigma 10-20mm wide angle lens, neutral density filters, 24-105mm Canon L lens, 50mm canon lensFeedback
Check the tide tables and when low tide happens at sunset head to the beach. Low tide and a great sunset make for some marvelous reflections to capture. Stay until it's dark. Some of the best colors happen after the sun sets. I used a wide angle lens here 10mm, set at Aperture priority, F/22 and a tripod with an automatic shutter release.
