not quite a morning person.
I can’t say that getting up early has ever been a talent of mine. It’s only recently, after seeing what the morning light does for photography, that I’ve come to appreciate it.
Do I like getting up super early? F#@K No.
Do I suck it up and do it anyway? Reluctantly, yes. — Unless it’s too cloudy or rainy. At that point I simultaneously curse and praise the universe before going back to sleep.
This is one of those early mornings on the bank of Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, New Zealand. As I set up this shot, my typical morning grumpiness melted away as the first hints of color began illuminating the sky. I just stood there transfixed, enjoying the brisk early morning air while sipping on my warm caffeinated beverage… And then the sand flies paid me a visit…
Check out some more HDR Photos of Queenstown.
Technical Mumbo Jumbo:
- Nikon D700 – Nikkor 14-24 f/2.8@ 21mm f/4.8 Iso: 100
- 7 Exposure Brackets (-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3)
- HDR Photography Processing & Tone Mapping using Photomatix Pro
- Post Processing & Color Correction in Photoshop
- Blended in parts of the Original Exposures
- Multiple Selective Color and Contrast Layers
- Enhanced detail with Nik Software Sharpener Pro
- Sharpened Edges with Topaz InFocus
- Applied A High Pass Filter
- I hate sand flies
Daily Banana – As The Dawn Breaks
(move the slider to compare HDR before and after)
