Every January 1st I get up early to shoot the first sunrise of the year. It's an annual tradition I've been doing for the past three years. This year, I was lucky to have great light. Let me know what you guys think - open to CC. Thanks!
Every January 1st I get up early to shoot the first sunrise of the year. It's an annual tradition I've been doing for the past three years. This year, I was lucky to have great light. Let me know what you guys think - open to CC. Thanks!
Hola Manuel!
I think your tradition of doing a photo every January 1st at sunrise is a great idea! Here in Canada it can be a challenge - a couple of years ago when I went out on the first day of the new year... it was -30C! Yikes!
About your photo, it looks a touch flat. If this is a RAW file, I would try using the Clarity tool in Photoshop CS or Photoshop Elements to get more contrast separation. I would bring up the Shadows slider to get more details in the shadows, especially the trees along the shoreline, and the rocks in the foreground and at the lighthouse. You could also try some selective dodging to bring out more detail too.
You have a good composition and overall exposure, now you have to work the image in post to get the most out of the data and what you captured! Have fun!
Adios!
Frederic in Montréal
Thanks Frederic! Yea it can be challenging shooting in Canada. Although I'm in Vancouver so the temperature wouldn't be as bad as -30 lol. But the weather can be gloomy most times. Last year was complete overcast so I was lucky when I shot this image this year.
Thanks for your input! I can see what you mean by the shadows in trees. It usually takes me numerous edits to achieve the vision I want. It's nice to hear it from a different perspective. It's like having someone proof-read your paper.
Cheers!
Manny
Manuel Estacio