A More Perfect Sunrise 6:11AM
Nikon D5100 -- Nikon 18-300mm 6.3 ED VR
22mm
F8@2.5 seconds
You can see the color on the horizon has started intensifying but what really drove this picture was the dominant cloud. In composing a picture, I'm addicted to zoom lenses. I also think of cropping as an "in camera" function and my overriding compulsion is to eliminate distractions. That usually involves "zooming in" to the main subject. I have to consciously push back on that urge on a regular basis.
For instance, I would love to have cropped out the lower right corner's bright spot but that would have cut off the main subject (the dominant cloud) too.
One of the first things I learned when I got serious about photography was to "always look in the corners" of the frame. You're composing a picture, not aiming a gun.
And take note of the water. The reflection effect is great. But you'll see it change.
(DSC_6916)
©Don Brown 2016
A More Perfect Sunrise 6:11AM
Nikon D5100 -- Nikon 18-300mm 6.3 ED VR
22mm
F8@2.5 seconds
You can see the color on the horizon has started intensifying but what really drove this picture was the dominant cloud. In composing a picture, I'm addicted to zoom lenses. I also think of cropping as an "in camera" function and my overriding compulsion is to eliminate distractions. That usually involves "zooming in" to the main subject. I have to consciously push back on that urge on a regular basis.
For instance, I would love to have cropped out the lower right corner's bright spot but that would have cut off the main subject (the dominant cloud) too.
One of the first things I learned when I got serious about photography was to "always look in the corners" of the frame. You're composing a picture, not aiming a gun.
And take note of the water. The reflection effect is great. But you'll see it change.
(DSC_6916)
©Don Brown 2016