Sunset at the sunset cliffs
Sunset cliffs, San Diego
Sunset cliffs, San Diego
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Location
I took this photo at Sunset Cliffs in San Diego, CA overlooking the Pacific Ocean.Time
It was our anniversary weekend and my husband wanted to surprise me. So he took me for a drive. We arrived about an hour before sunset and explored the area a bit. As the sun began to set the cliffs became lined with photographers and I joined them to shoot this epic sunset.Lighting
It’s never easy shooting into the sun. I was using a polarizer to help and tried to avoid standing in a direct line to the sun.Equipment
Camera was a Nikon d7000. Lens was a Nikon 18-55. Tiffen polarizer.Inspiration
The sunset was one of the most striking I’d ever seen and was inspiration enough.Editing
This was an initially underexposed photo. I had never used a polarizer before and didn’t compensate correctly, I also had no tripod to allow for a wider shutter. Post-processing included lightening and minor color compensation.In my camera bag
My Nikon d7000. Lenses include the 18-55, a prime 35mm, a sigma 70-300 and a sigma 50-500. I also usually carry a Joby dslr gorilla tripod.Feedback
Practice with the lighting, adjust aperture and shutter speed as needed. Carry a tripod as often as possible. Know your equipment and how it all works together. Take as many shots as possible and don’t be scared to move around for different angles. This angle was not the original one I was at, I moved to get a wider view and include the boat as well.
