Thursday, August 1, 2013

Watching the Sun Drop: Six Photos in 13 Minutes

Bumping along on a dirt road in Joshua Tree last Saturday (7/27/13), I liked the look of the sun dropping behind this cloud...
7:38 PM:  105mm, f14, 1/200sec, ISO 125
A few short minutes later, the sun was below the cloud, and I'm thinking, that's probably it for the night. Wife and I got in the car and drove down the road...
7:41PM; 105mm; f/14, 1/125sec; ISO 125
Six minutes later, things looked interesting. Stoped the car, lens change (70 - 200mm) and started shooting again...
7:47PM; 200mm; f/10; 1/100sec; ISO 125
Put on the 2x extender to get in even closer...
7:48PM; 400mm; f/10; 1/125sec; ISO 250
7:50PM; 400mm; f/10; 1/250sec; ISO 250
7:51PM; 400mm; f/8' 1/250sec; ISO 250
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32 comments:

  1. JimAugust 2, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    Some beautiful shots there.

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  2. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 2, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    Delightful. Sunsets never cease to amazing me with their wonder and beauty.

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  3. AngieAugust 2, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    WOW!!!

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  4. JanetAugust 2, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    Super sunset!

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  5. DeniseinVAAugust 2, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    A magnificent series of photos! I was at Joshua Tree several years ago and judging by these amazing shots I should have stayed around for sunset! Have a great weekend!

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  6. LaloofahAugust 2, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Isn't it amazing how much - and how quickly - the sky can change during sunrises and sunsets? These are spectacular photos!

    I have to admit, my Rebel takes such great photos on the "auto" setting that I've been very lazy about learning how to take photos using the manual settings. But one of the situations where "auto" lets me down is photos like these, of a rising or setting sun. I just end up with a big, undefined, hyper-glowy blob! So I was paying attention to the settings you shared on each photo - thanks for that. This winter when I have time, I must buckled down and study the digital photo books I bought along with my camera and stop relying on the "auto crutch!"

    I must say, as glorious as every one of these are, my heart actually went into my throat when I saw the last one...

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  7. John @ Beans and I on the LooseAugust 2, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    This has happened to me more time than I care to confess to. I think the show is over, put the camera away and then the sky explodes with color. I like the first one best.

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  8. Sylvia KAugust 2, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    What a glorious way to end a day!! Incredible, dramatic skies and terrific captures!! Have a great weekend!

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  9. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)August 2, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Speechless!!!!!!

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  10. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)August 2, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Speechless!!!!!!

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  11. JudyAugust 2, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Incredible series, but the first one is my favourite!!! Do you see the lion on the right, in the second image?

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  12. From The HeartAugust 2, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    I am in awe! Such beautiful shots..especially the first two.You have a wonderful gift...for getting just the right shot at the right time...and touching the hearts of those of us who get to view!

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  13. eileeninmdAugust 2, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Wow, these are just stunning! They would look gorgeous framed! Lovely skies and photos!

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  14. StephanieAugust 2, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    These are absolutely stunning!

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  15. GeorgeAugust 2, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    All of these shots are gorgeous. I'm glad you stopped to get some more after the first two.

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  16. Stewart MAugust 2, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    Wonderful set of pictures. I did a "time lapse" of the Sun setting on Ayres Rock last month - its a fun thing to do.

    Cheers - Stewart M

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    1. Spare Parts and PicsAugust 3, 2013 at 6:34 PM

      I saw that post, Stewart... it was awesome! I would like to learn how you did that.

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  17. KarlAugust 3, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    Wonderful series, simply marvelous!!!

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  18. RantenAugust 3, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    Great photos! And for me very exotic. Very different nature. Thanks for the nice comment on my blog!

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  19. aspiritofsimplicityAugust 3, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    Great shot. I often get my best sunset shots just after I think I've already taken the best of the evening.

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  20. AlAugust 3, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    What an astounding sunset, I absolutely love it!

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  21. desertsandbeyondAugust 3, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Oh, man! You really do get some beautiful sunsets up your way. Unfortunately, we have a 10,000 foot mountain in the way!~Darn!
    ~~Cheryl Ann~~

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  22. CarolAugust 3, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Great photos! That is a gorgeous sunset...

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  23. UnknownAugust 3, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Love the last photograph, the colors are so beautiful.

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  24. SandyCarlsonAugust 3, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Woo-hoo! Talk about gorgeous!

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  25. TameraAugust 3, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Oh gosh, Joshua Tree is so photogenic no matter what, but these photos are extra-fabulous! Wow!

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  26. stardustAugust 4, 2013 at 3:35 AM

    Stunning photos of the breathtaking sunset! The dark silhouetted desert plants and the molten sky …. I’m in awe of the magical power of the final rays of the sun in the desert.

    Yoko

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  27. IreneAugust 4, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Breathtaking shots ... love to se the sunset in the desert. Hope to be able to see it again :)

    Irene

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  28. Oakland Daily PhotoAugust 4, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    I'm impressed with your quick actions in a time pressured situation. You really know your equipment even in the almost dark.

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  29. http://www.p-ter.netAugust 7, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Wow!!!
    Verry beautiful!
    Well done!
    Gr.
    P-TER

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  30. DenoAugust 13, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Amazing set! Great colors.

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