Sunrise Surprise

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 2, 2013376 views16 comments

This scene sent chills down my spine when I knew the Sun and fog would be putting on this special show. I have only captured the sunrise like this several times in my life.

It took several months of driving to this spot just about every morning to try and get something special. Of course the only spot in the area to put the tripod for this shot is right on top of a stinking and steaming 15 foot tall pile of compost.

haha

As far as processing goes, this is 30+ shots stitched and exposure blended by hand in photoshop.

Extra bonus points to anyone who can guess the location! No one has come even close yet.

Thanks for any feedback!
Johan Eickmeyer

Canon 60D
70-200 F4 L IS
No filters

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Danny Laureys on July 2, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Fantastic!!!!!

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on July 2, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Incredibly beautiful, all your persistence really paid off. The large version is absolutely stunning!

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Comment posted by mike cain on July 2, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Love those sun rays, Id say somewhere around Washington but seeing how your not using your 6 D this may be a older picture

Registered on January 17, 2013, 31 Posts, 40 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Stunning light show Johan! No clue where it is, but wherever it is, it is outrageously beautiful.

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on July 2, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Johan, this is sublime! Great work on this capture and processing. I wasn't sure at first about positioning the sun in the top center of the comp, but in this case the result is very impactful. Congrats!

Registered on May 11, 2012, 84 Posts, 931 Comments

Comment posted by Johan Eickmeyer on July 2, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys!

This shot was taken in the Puget Sound area at a park.

I get a lot of guesses that it was taken in Africa.

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on July 3, 2013 at 12:32 AM

Very nice image Johan. I really like the golden light and the rays coming down from the fog. The comp is very balanced.

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on July 3, 2013 at 11:14 AM

This has an almost surreal feel to it. Well seen and captured!

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Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on July 3, 2013 at 11:23 AM

Fantastic capture and great job with the blend and stitch!

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on July 3, 2013 at 11:51 AM

Wonderful image Johan.Love the light and the warm golden color. A beautiful pano and I like your comp. Just great.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 3, 2013 at 12:53 PM

The pano suits this scene very well. Great light and the clouds covering the sun made it all possible. Excellent vision and presentation.

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on July 3, 2013 at 3:25 PM

awesome mood & light

wonderful image

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Comment posted by Margo Pinkerton on July 3, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Johan,

When the sun shines through fog or mist, the results can be amazing, and you captures this beautifully! I feel as though I were there! Beautiful photograph!

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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on July 3, 2013 at 3:57 PM

Some of the best light I've seen captured in a while! The sun is incredible. Nice job with the processing!

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Comment posted by Tom Hilton on July 3, 2013 at 8:59 PM

Persistence pays off...
great shot and processing (30+ frames... yikes!!)
well done

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on July 4, 2013 at 4:56 PM

Glory!

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