by Brian
This photo was taken on the road alongside Crystal Springs Reservoir in northern California using a Canon 17-40mm f/4L on a Canon 20D body. The rusty divider and the grit/dirt alongside the road along with the textures in the asphalt make this a favorite of mine. The composition worked out well, with the gentle curve of the road leading the eye into the shot. Some post-processing was done to enhance the mood using a tea-stain filter.
by Brian
This photo was taken along the San Mateo coast of San Francisco Harbor near the San Mateo Bridge during the sunrise. The low tide revealed some nice patterns in the shoreline while a bank of clouds hid the sun as it rose. I waited till the sun just crested over the clouds and snapped this photo using my Canon 20D.
by Brian
This photo was taken from Magic Island facing northwest just after the sun had set. The beautiful row of condo’s overlooking Ala Moana Beach made for a nice subject.
Click here for a detailed map of Magic Island.
I didn’t have a tripod handy so this is hand held (hence slightly blurry) two second exposure with my Canon 20D, f/5 @ 70mm and ISO 200. I’d love to go back one night with my tripod for better shots except I’d be worried out there at night with all my camera gear =)
If you like this photo, take a look at another photo I took at Magic Island.
by Brian
This photo was taken at Magic Island where you can capture some pretty stunning sunsets.
I timed this as the sun slipped between the upper deck of clouds and before it slipped behind the lower bank of clouds. The rays of light caught my eye in this particular shot (I must have snapped a 100 or more!). Taken with my trusty Canon 20D, 1/4000sec at f5.6 with 105mm lens and ISO400. There was 2/3 EV compensation and I used aperture priority mode in this shot. I believe the lens was my Canon 28-135mm which has since been broken in a fall =(
