Enduring the Sun

© Steve M. Sieren

Enduring the Sun

Uploaded: May 03, 2009

Description

I used a split ND filter to keep the hotspots for blowing out. A special technique was also used to keep the filter line less noticeable. This made the shot a lot easier for post processing too. One shot is always quicker than two. I couldn't manage to finish the morning shoot with out getting one of these stuck to my ankle. Tweezers are priceless in the desert.

Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/4 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 29.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Liz blahh May 03, 2009

Great capture, Steven! Yes, tweezers are a must in the desert and may I ask where this is taken. I love these old Chollas! #1122601

Steve M. Sieren May 03, 2009

Thanks, but I thinked you might of guessed Joshua Tree right?

If you did your right. #7479429

Liz blahh May 03, 2009

Yes, I was guessing Joshua Tree but only because I recognise it since I live about 5 minutes away. #7479492

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 03, 2009

Those things hurt, don't they? I got one in my foot near Tucson a couple years ago and while I was trying to scrape it off my shoe, I got another one in my arm..I had lumps in my arm for almost a year before they finally went away or got absorbed or whatever happened to them. (No tweezers for me) #7480468

JudyAnn Rector level-classic May 03, 2009

Awesome image, Steve... Isn't the desert wonderful! #7481056

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