DF @ GGB @ Dusk
My first deck fogg at the GGB for 2017.
My first deck fogg at the GGB for 2017.
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Location
This image was taken from a hill in Marin county overlooking highway 101. From this hill you are looking south towards San Francisco. The north bridge tower is in line with the south tower.Time
I happen to live in San Francisco but my daily commute to work takes me across the Golden Gate Bridge. As a friend stated I cross that bridge more often than I don't. As such, during the fall I carry my camera with me just in case. And this was a time I was glad to have my camera. If lucky we will get the condition where the marine fog layer is very defined and low to the water. It will cover the deck of the bridge but not be so thick that it covers the top of the towers. This was take just before sunset at 6:25 pm.Lighting
There's not much to say about lighting it's all natural. On the west coast coast, sunset is west over the Pacific ocean. The sunset blue hour is a fantastic time to capture the twilight as well as the head and tail lights of the cars.Equipment
This was shot with Canon 5Dmk3, on a tripod with the 100-400 mkII lens, at a zoom length of 263mm, 10 sec f36 on tripod.Inspiration
The GGB is always something I shoot and the I have lots of images but each one is different from my first dslr to my current Canon. I just love the bridge and that low deck fog condition.Editing
Yes, there is some simple PP, most work is done in LR. but nothing fancy.In my camera bag
I try to be simple in my kit. I don't believe in carrying the kitchen sink when I go shooting. Rather I try to be specific and carry just what I need to capture an image. That being said if I have several locations and shoots in mind then I won't hesitate to bring the kitchen sink. But generally speaking I will use a 5DMK3, and just one lens 24-105, a set of ND filters. If I plan on doing landscape then I will add a telephoto either my 100-400 or 70-200.Feedback
If you are looking to capture images of the GGB, then think sunrise and sunset. Also the internet is your friend, use google earth and The Photographers Ephemeris. These sites will help you determine possible locations and times. Web cameras are also a great help to checking the fog layer. Finally lots of patience, I 've been at the bridge where it was so foggy all you saw was 18% grey. But then a break in the fog layer can appear and you have a great shot.
