Aptos Pier Study #2, Aptos, California, USA

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This is the sister shot to THIS image that was taken a few weeks back. I had processed it and set it on my desk top meaning to post it a few days later and completely forgot about it. This shot was taken a few minutes earlier then the last, but you can see from the difference of the two that the conditions were changing rapidly that day. This is a situation that all us landscape photographers deal with on a consistent basis when venturing out to mend our craft. At times it can be frustrating. When you are waiting for the colorful light while your clouds drift into oblivion. While other times, it just keeps surprising and amazing you with every minute. I believe that is why a lot of us choose this type of photography. Both for the trill of the hunt and the trill of the catch. The constant anticipation and the great reward when everything comes into play in just the right way. So, for all you out there that have felt the frustration or disappointment of a bla sunrise or sunset, just remember there is something spectacular waiting for you just around the next corner. You just have to keep coming back and be patient. Good luck everyone and happy shooting. :-)

Flickrites in attendance
Jave
Tam
Tam's Friend Nat - working on finding out his Flickr name :-)
And myself :-)

Enjoy :-)

Canon 5D Mark II
Exposure: 63sec
Aperture: f/22.0
Focal Length: 16mm
ISO Speed: 50 (to get as even an exposure as possible)
Lens: Canon EF16-35mm f2.8L II
Tripod Gitzo 2531
Head Arca Swiss B1
Filters:
1)Standard B+W UV that never leave my lens
2) Hi-Tech 1.2 Solid ND
3) Lee .6 & .9 soft edge ND grads (slightly staggered)

Thank you to all who stopped by to look at my other photos and comment and favorite them. It is much appreciated.

Taken on: February 17, 2010

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