Lanai Lookout Sunrise
Photo was taken during an early sunrise at the Lanai Lookout in Oahu. The sound of the waves and sun peaking made this morning memorable. ...
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Photo was taken during an early sunrise at the Lanai Lookout in Oahu. The sound of the waves and sun peaking made this morning memorable.
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Location
The photo was taken at Lanai Lookout in Oahu. For those that have never been here, it's a must place to visit to enjoy what Oahu has to offer.Time
Woke up really early before 4am to catch the early sunrise. Luckily, this was only 20 minutes from where I was staying. Getting to this spot involves going through a lava tube in the dark, but it was all worth it!Lighting
It was a bit windy as the clouds were moving quickly. I timed the shot to show the sunlight slightly peaking, painting the sky and illuminating light on the ocean below.Equipment
Camera: Nikon D7100 Lens: Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 Tripod: Dolica TX570B150DSInspiration
What drives many of my photos is the motion of the water. Every shot is different and timing is everything. The conditions were perfect with the clouds moving, the waves crashing against the rocks.Editing
I generally use Lightroom for post-processing and this was no different. This shot was a single shot with slight adjustments to highlights, shadows, and vibrance.In my camera bag
Besides my camera, I generally carry my Tokina 11-16mm for landscapes. I also carry Nikon 35mm 1.8, Lee filters (2 stop and 10 stop), and a remote control.Feedback
Practice, practice, practice. I've learned so much from my mistakes and I've learned what water motion works best in a picture. Through trial and error, I found that to capture the best motion of the water, never go beyond a shutter speed of 2 seconds (I generally go between 1-1.5 seconds) using a 2-stop filter. Of course, weather and lighting can vary as well. However, I take most of my water shots at sunrise, sunset or during an overcast sky.
