Sunset Through Scripps Pier

This is the sun setting right in the middle of the Scripps Pier in La Jolla on May 2nd, 2008.

See a detailed explanation of how I did it here: digital-photography-school.com/blog/perfect-sunset-compos...

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andy stenz | photography says:

amazing work to get this shot. very impressive!
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Jeff Paine [deleted] says:

Excellent photo!

Kudos on the legwork to make it happen too!
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d4n131m3j14 says:

Awesome photo.. You really made an effort in the investigation
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Ranger Pete 2/75 says:

Great shot(s).

One word - HDR - High Dynamic Range. OK, so it's an acronym. HDR is where you take several shots in succession to get exposeres across a larger range, and blend them in an HDR program (Photoshop works, there are also many specialty HDR programs).

Higher end SLR's will let you take 7+ pictures in under a second with each one having a set (say 1/3 stop) difference in exposure. It helps to use a tripod.

Also, check out Strobist for tips and lessons on using fill flash to light up the shadows under the pier.

One other tip, in Photoshop / Aperture / etc check out the shadows and highlights command, you can lighten the shadows (dark areas) selectively.

All in all, and outstanding article and series of shots.

Congrats!

Pete Parker
(Famous Photographer)
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HK's creative distraction says:

Well worth the planning and effort! Great shot
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slyphotography says:

this is definitely the best one of the set i love this shot, saw it on the dps site and glad i did

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Magda Reis says:

Wow!!!
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odell_rd says:

This just has to be one of the shots of the year - unbelievably wonderfully composed and executed. A nd a fave without a shadow of a doubt!

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aurora boreal2008 says:

Indescriptiblemente hermosa fotografía.
Un cordial saludo desde Barcelona (España)
auroraboreal2008
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acierman says:

wow im not sure what i like more ...the picture ...or all the trouble you had to take just to get this picture ...bravo my friend ...bravo
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LIZZET || TIGRES <3 || says:

astonishing captureeee! congrats my frieeend..biig faaav!! =)

Seen in explore.
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Iñigo Sierra says:

Great photo!
Incredible your patience and anticipation to get that great picture.

Congratulations!
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jomak14 says:

Fantastic framing on the setting sun! Brilliant capture!
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Luĭs Eduardo says:

Just great
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HotExpressoPhotos- Bradley W. Smith says:

Where art and science come together 2 times a year. Outstanding!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt Soave says:

Thanks for the comments and the favorites, everyone!

Ranger Pete:
The pier shadows are already brightened considerably from the original RAW file. I get too much noise when I adjust it any more. An HDR would've been nice for sure, but I don't have a portrait-mounting tripod (nor incredibly steady hands at 300mm). I've tried making an HDR from this single RAW file, but I get too much noise at ISO 800. I should invest in a good flash though.
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Mundomatic says:

Good photo.
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ntdt says:

Congrats on your hard work and great result.
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Fort Photo says:

Excellent work and thanks for the information!

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Fort Photo says:

PS, if you want to see an HDR pier I have posted one from Lake Tahoe in my stream. If handheld you might try PS CS3's merge to HDR function as it often gets the images aligned right with no effort. If that fails Photo-Dynamic HDR has a pin setting utility to let you manually do it. That takes time, but it has worked for me when nothing else would and as a bonus it's reasonably priced. Of course a tripod is preferred when possible.

Here's a direct link to my hdr effort, if you want me to remove the photo link just let me know and thanks again for the great info on sunset/sunrise timing. I have used Stellarium for determining when stars will be where and what not, I'm sure you would love this free program, check it out!

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Nora Carol says:

wow!! wonderfully composed picture..you are great!!!
one of the best sunset i've seen in picture
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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