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The Gate

NIKON D3300

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Aperture 16/5 ISO 100 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 50/1

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Jul, 2016

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in San Fransisco, CA, overlooking the bay. It's interesting, because at first I was trying to get a picture from the mountains in the background facing the city, but due to fog I ended up having to shoot the bridge from the opposite side, which turned out to be gorgeous.

Time

This was taken at 12:34 PM, right after begrudgingly walking over it from the other side

Lighting

Although there is much more cloud/fog cover after about 10AM, I really appreciated the midday lighting that I was able to use in this picture, but I just managed to get the shot when there was a break in the fog, which rolled back in a few minutes after.

Equipment

This was shot on a Nikon D3300 with a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 lens. The aperture was f/3.2 at the time of the shot with a 1/2000 shutter speed. No other equipment was used.

Inspiration

I knew I wanted to take a picture of the Golden Gate because, well, it's the golden gate, but originally I actually tried to get the shot from the mountains in the left corner of the frame. The fog was extremely thick, even at 10:30 in the morning and I could hardly get a shot, so I was forced to cross and try from the other side. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the colors worked together and how beautiful the background was with the fog over it, even if I wasn't able to get the city in the shot.

Editing

I actually did not edit very much in post for this shot. I changed the color profile to camera landscape and brought up the dehaze level to cut through the bit of fog that was present, but that was it. The colors were beautiful in the beginning and I wanted to portray how beautiful this simple bridge was without any effects.

In my camera bag

I normally carry my Nikon d3300, which was actually the first DSLR I purchased, because I believe that the camera is much less important than the lens on it and the photographer behind it. Photographer sets the shot, lens takes it, and the camera simply records it, thus my philosophy in where I spend my money and time goes. I also carry my Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 because it is just a massively robust and gorgeous lens, especially for portraits, but it does very well with landscape as well. My other is a Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-5.3 because of it's range of capabilities in one lens. I also typically carry my tripod and my timer and remote in the bag, as well as an extra battery and portable charger. Nothing kills a shot like running out of juice.

Feedback

Every person that goes to San Fransisco with something recalescent of a camera will take a picture of the Golden Gate. It truly is a gorgeous landmark that begs to be shot. However, you probably want to get a shot that isn't the same as the 3000 tourists that just took a picture of it. Find a place that isn't swarming with people that will clog up your shot, find a well lit time of day to establish the mood you are looking for, be patient enough to wait until there is a fog-less (or close enough) shot (you should set out at least an hour for this), and remember to enjoy the view in front of you. Oh, and bring a jacket; the City of Gold can also be the city of cold.

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