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A Winter Sunset-West side Maui
A Winter Sunset-West side Maui
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Dec, 2018Views
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Location
I took this gorgeous sunset shot outside on the beach of hte Grand Wailea in Wailea MauiTime
This was approximately 530p as the bright Maui sunset was approaching the horizonLighting
All natural light gave a perfect silhoutted view of palm trees and beached umbrellasEquipment
Sony A- 7RII handheld, no flashInspiration
Every Maui sunset is different and the ones on the west side of the island seem to be the most colorful and diverse depending which beach I choose to shot on. I love the Maui "Island" feel of this photo, sunset, colors and silhouettes showcasing the tall palm trees of the island. Almost looks like a bookcover!Editing
I did very little post processing only enhancing what is already there pulling out the detail & color. I use Photoshop, Corel Lightroom& Topaz Labs Plug insIn my camera bag
I primarily use the Sony A 7RII with a SEL 18-200mm F 3.5-6.3 lens. I also carry a backup , the Canon Rebel 5 but rarely use it anymore. Although the Canon is not my favorite, one never knows when I will need those lenses or the camera. It is always wise to carry MORE. In my backpack extras of everything including car chargers, plenty of batteries and memory cards as I shoot in RAW format.I carry also the tripod and monopod with me and an umbrella, flashlight, and Macro tubes.Always learning and so my equipment grows with it. I don't forget the business cards and ipad. I try to be prepared for any shot that could come along.Feedback
I am a landscape photographer primarily so I need Patience and lots of it at times! Take risks, shoot outside your comfort zone and get creative, get low, get high, shoot in the dark, shade and sun, shoot everything and then go with what feels right for YOU.I have learned alot more since taking this photo as I always am inspired to keep learning. Look at the angle, composition, what is it you want your viewers to know about the subject? Do you have tripod, optics clean, batteries, card in place? In other words have learned to be in the moment and really think and compose the shot I want. Sometimes I do and sometimes I forget but no matter what I just do it! I always stay open to learn more! It also helps to be on Maui with these sunsets but get to know the times and locations, a little research so I can get close to being there at the right time and place. Most photos I have taken that are the best are spontanious though like this one but I live here and knew when and where to be.
