The Marina Peir

[navcom]

Was out early this morning and took this shot of the sunrise over the local sailboat marina. I used a 2-stop reverse ND grad. Not much post-processing except for a little sharpening. It turned out just a tad bit out of focus. I think I set the hyperfocal distance a bit off. Oh well...I was tired this morning and hadn't had my coffee yet!

[Fred flyfisher]

Well, I wouldn't worry about the focus being off a little. It's a stunning image just the same. Love the colors, lighting and the sun's reflection on the waterr. Very nicely done.

[newPerspective]

Beautiful shot. Love the sunrise and orange hues!

[candleman]

very nice.. great job..

i dont do landscapes.. at all.. so what is a "reverse" gradient filter?

you mean the darker part of the gradient was over the earth???
doesnt seem to make sense..

anyway.

nice result.

[navcom]

Originally Posted by candleman

so what is a "reverse" gradient filter?

Actually it's quite simple but easier to explain with photos. And since this is a photography forum and we all have access to a camera, that's pretty easy to do.

This first image is a regular graduated neutral density filter used to "push back" a strong sky (Cokin P style rectangular). You line up the transition area just below the horizon and it will drop the exposure on anything above that point.



This second image is a reverse graduated neutral density filter. It has the same purpose but it has a strip in the center that's darker. You line this up with the sun on the horizon. That way you get the "push back" on the bright area where the sun is but still allow a fairly normal exposure above the bright area.



If you look at the image I took in the initial post, you can kind of make out the strip over the sun where the "reverse" part is located.

[candleman]

aaah i see, thanks for the good explaination.. i figured it out just by the pictueres, then the write-up confirmed it.

[jpsilva206]

very calming love it

[navcom]

Thanks all! I really value your comments! It's always nice to hear what others think of your work. Other sets of eyes are less bias.