sunrise in black and white
The Shady Side pier at dawn, a black and white long exposure
The Shady Side pier at dawn, a black and white long exposure
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Location
This was taken in Shady Side, Maryland, just south of AnnapolisTime
Taken during the best time of the day, Blue Hour, just as the sun was rising above the Chesapeake.Lighting
The sun was tamed with multiple filters. A SinghRay DB reverse gradient to tame the bright orb, and a Lee Big Stopper for the long exposure.Equipment
Shot on a Canon 5DMKII and Canon 17-40 f/4L. Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod with a Satechi remote release. Lee Filter system with a SR DB RGND (4stop) and Lee Big Stopper for a total of 14 stops.Inspiration
Sunrises over the Chesapeake can be dramatic. There are two versions of this photo. One is color, and this BW converted via Nik Silver Efex pro. I travel up and down the Chesapeake, following light, and even down the Potomac. Where there are piers and blue hour, you can find me there.Editing
BW conversion view Silver Efex pro and lightroom adjustments for contrast and balance.In my camera bag
I usually carry 2, maybe 3 bodies when I go shoot. the 5DMKII is generally for landscapes, and the 7D is for portraits and still-lifes. I also like to shoot IR, so I do bring my IR converted DSLR with me on occasion. Lenses? 17-40 f/4L and 70-200 f/2.8L are always with me. if I'm shooting portraits, 70-200 f/2.8L and EF 85 f/1.8. Of course, I do have many other primes and zooms, and will select them based on what i intend to shoot.Feedback
Best advice? Keep an eye out for the weather conditions, Clouds and light are your friends. Next, scout out locations in advance. Be familiar with the scene, foreground, and other items that can add interest to the photo. Get there early, and be prepared. Sunrises are extremely fleeting, especially with long exposures. You won't have many mulligans.
