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Aug, 2016Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
I was in the Sonora Desert chasing the Monsoons, just outside Tucson in August.Time
This shot was taken on Thursday, August 11, 2016, 6:20:50 PM, I was able to capture the sunset colors along with the beauty of the lightning strike, this was a magical moment that I was honored to be apart of.Lighting
The lighting was taken care of by Mother Nature, we where chasing the Monsoons in the Sonora Desert at sunset thru blue hour and into evening. We had a variety of different lighting all night, it was a constant changing of the settings as the natural light faded.Equipment
This shot was captured on a Nikon D800 with AF Nikkor 35-105mm f5.6 37 second exposure at 80mm with an ISO of 125 on a MeFOTO A1350 with a Q1 ball head along with a Pixel Oppilas Wireless trigger.Inspiration
I was on a photography expedition in the Sonora Desert with the purpose of chasing the Monsoons, this was one of the most exciting expeditions I have been on. What a rush to chase down a storm, capture its furry and then blaze off to try and intersect it again! This will make you feel alive like no other experience I can explain.Editing
Yes, I did LightRoom processing only. I adjusted the exposure, highlights, shadows, vibrancy and luminescence. I did not adjust any hue, saturation or color.In my camera bag
I carry a Nikon D800: AF Nikkor 35-105mm, AF Nikkor 70-210mm, AF Tamron 16-300mm Macro, AF Nikkor 60mm f2.8 Macro. Tripod: MeFOTO A1350 with a Q1 ball head. Monopod: Dolica WT-1003. Remote: Pixel Oppilas Wireless trigger. Light: Yongnuo Digital Speedlite YN560 III, 3 camera batteries, battery charger, extra batteries for all devices, Lens cleaner and a killer attitude!Feedback
The advice I can offer is go out and try it. You will love it! It takes lots of trial and error, but I will give some tips to get you off on the right foot. #1 long exposure #2 remote trigger #3 ISO around 100 #4 get in front of the storm a safe distance #5 if you can hear thunder, you can be hit by lightning...danger zone! #6 tripod is a must
