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Originally Posted by NikosKop

Very cool shot!

Did you use a gradual filter or do any post processing of the exposure? When I shoot directly at the sun the sun and sky get blown out if the rest (ocean, road in this case) are to be properly exposed.

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Oops! Should've mentioned that in the original post! I used a Singh Ray reverse ND grad filter (Cokin style) and did some slight PP with Photoshop...just slightly on the exposure. I always lean towards underexposing so I can preserve as much detail as possible and then bump it up in Lightroom or PS if necessary.

I did take 3 bracket shots without the filter and tried an HDR at home afterwards, but this shot is just warmer and more realistic. The filter helps with preserving the sun. Plus, the haze didn't hurt either.