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Victoria Harbor

Lighting strike in Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong.

Lighting strike in Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong.
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Canon EOS 550D

settings

Aperture f/11 ISO 100 Shutter 20/1 Focal Length 18/1

location

Hong Kong

Jul, 2020

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in Hong Kong in the Victoria Harbor directly in front of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.

Time

This was late evening around 9p and fairly humid. The lens kept fogging up on me.

Lighting

This particular shot was interesting because during the actual shooting process this was the only lighting string for about 5-10 minutes. I could only shoot in 30 second bursts. Honestly, all of my settings were set for bringing out the best look for the buildings themselves. I got really scared that the light from the lightning would over expose the shot and ruin everything. I’m super happy that wasn’t the case.

Equipment

This was actually taken with a Canon T2i. That’s very important because I always tell people, especially the beginners, that it’s not just the equipment that takes a great shot. Even an entry level camera like this one produce an amazing shot like this with the right knowledge. Keep striving for more knowledge.

Inspiration

I’m often enamored with urban/city shots. While in Hong Kong I fell in love with the city and the people there. One of the most beautiful things I will ever see is the Hong Kong skyline at Victoria Harbor. The movies and ads we all see it in do it absolutely no justice. I ran out with everything I had when I heard news that there was going to be a lightning storm that night. I’m happy with the results.

Editing

With the initial shot being done with the Canon T2i there were some limitations that I needed to take a second look at in the post process. Namely the colors and noise factor. Also, vignetting from the lens that comes with the camera. Amazingly there was no stacking done in post. This is all captured in a single shot.

In my camera bag

From trips around to different countries, I always try to have a short lens and a long lens in me. Back when I first started, that kit included a canon T2i with the 50mm f:1.8 “nifty fifty”. Nowadays my urban walks/street shoots are more “people focused” so I keep a Leica M9 and Voigtlander 35mm f:1.4 and 7Artisans 50mm f:1.1. My current setup is fast, nimble, and ready to capture a great shot at any time.

Feedback

The biggest thing I tell other photogs looking to gain that extra edge is to always, always, ALWAYS, shoot. Always be looking to shoot. Always have the camera around your neck. I wouldn’t have been in the right position to capture the shot at all if I weren’t already looking for the skyline at night in the first place.

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Victoria Harbor

Lighting strike in Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong.

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