Thursday, January 31, 2013

Huntington Beach Pier

We hadn't been to the beach in a while, but I've been following the tides with a goal of finding a good low tide right around sunset. Why?  When the tides out, the Huntington Beach pier area becomes very flat with just a thin sheet of water, great for reflections. On Monday of this week everything lined up... -0.5' low tide around 4:30 PM. Packed up the camera and tripod, and off we went!
30 Second exposure, f /22, ISO 100, 35mm focal length
The above shot was taken well before sunset, but I used a Neutral Density filter which gives it a darker look. I like the way the water goes "soft", almost smokey (the clouds do the same) with the long exposure time.
I wasn't alone... lots of photographers out for the spectacle!
The thin sheet of water was like a mirror, reflecting everything!
Looks good even in b&w!

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33 comments:

  1. Leave It To DavisJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    The first and last are my favorites! Great photography!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    Wow wow wow! Love that long exposure shot!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    spectacular shots.

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  4. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    Spectacular. Looks like you were amongst good company. Being in the right place at the right time, by design.

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  5. eileeninmdFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    These are fantastic photos! The colors and reflections are gorgeous! A beautiful spot to watch the sunrise. Well done!

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  6. Mary Howell CromerFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    What incredible entries these are, all of them really splendid~

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  7. From The HeartFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    Beautiful pictures..all of them. The second is my favorite.You are a great photographer!

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  8. From The HeartFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    Beautiful pictures..all of them. The second is my favorite.You are a great photographer!

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  9. s.cFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    Great shots. I like them all.

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  10. LaloofahFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    Wow! I'll say everything lined up! That first photo looks other-worldly, and the last one truly took my breath away - its already exceptional drama heightened, no doubt, by its appearance after the B&W photo. I always love all your experimenting, and your eye for the unusual and the beautiful.

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  11. Gail DixonFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    Wow, wow, and more wow! I'm super impressed with your long exposure images. This makes me want to get out and try it. Thanks so much for the inspiration and settings info!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Beautiful shots! Love the first one. Happy SkyWatching!!

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  13. TexWisGirlFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    just fabulous work, again!

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  14. John @ Beans and I on the LooseFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Your research really paid dividends. Like that header photo too.

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  15. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    your photos are BREATHTAKING! Fantastic! :-) coming by from SKYWATCH

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  16. Jackie McGuinnessFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    I love the B&W and the last one!!!!

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  17. KarenFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    WOW, these are marvellous!

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  18. Linda/patchworkFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    These are all great shots!

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  19. Anne Elisabeth - Gallery XprementalFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Beautiful shots. Love the reflections in the first one. Have great week!

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Beautiful! All are perfect.

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Very beautiful. I love the photo in your header.

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  22. meFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    I'm looking at all of your photos and thinking "I'm not worthy" (Wayne's World reference) :)
    Wow... Brilliant, beautiful shots!!!

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  23. colleenFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Love that perspective. It feels so expansive and the sunset is stunning.

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  24. Yogi♪♪♪February 2, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    Very perceptive on the reflections. I noticed on our last trip to Carlsbad, CA that the thin sheet of water on the sand during the day made for great reflections.

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  25. SandyCarlsonFebruary 2, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    The reflections are stunning. That is one gorgeous pier.

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  26. Sally in WAFebruary 2, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  27. AVCr8teurFebruary 3, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Many beautiful and creative views of a single area. Well done! The 3rd picture is my favorite.

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Such stunningly gorgeous shots.....

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  29. JoyfulFebruary 5, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Fabulous! I always enjoy your photos.

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  30. SRQFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    All I can say is...gorgeous. Anyone who trundles out to the beach with a camera and tripod is my kind of person! Looks like you had a terrific evening.

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  31. A Colorful WorldFebruary 9, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    These are absolutely stunning! We went there a couple of years ago on our way home from Disneyland.

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  32. JudyFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Wow!!! Gorgeous!!

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  33. LizFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Absolutely stunning series!!

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