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Mallory Square. You wouldn't believe the hissing and booing that goes on when a boat passes in front of the sun as it is going down. This was one of the more colorful suns we have seen in a while.

**MSL** · 02-02-2014, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

My favorite too. Thanks.

Came back for another look. I'll rank the first one as just as good

j2photos · 02-02-2014, 01:54 PM

I LOVE #2. It is perfect!

slowpez · 02-02-2014, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by MSL

Came back for another look. I'll rank the first one as just as good

Just like a man, can't make up his mind.

Originally posted by j2photos

I LOVE #2. It is perfect!

Thanks so much.

mole · 02-02-2014, 02:37 PM

#1 and #2 are equally stunning - thanks so much for sharing!

**Bruce Clark** · 02-02-2014, 03:10 PM

#2 is absolutely superb

**Sailor** · 02-02-2014, 05:19 PM

Classic sunsets, beautifully photographed, Susan. Pardon me while I go fix a margarita.

Jer

causey · 02-02-2014, 05:22 PM

Great series, Susan. No. 2 is stunning!!! (I see the others agree.

)

slowpez · 02-03-2014, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by mole

#1 and #2 are equally stunning - thanks so much for sharing!

Thanks ranger. Appreciate the kind comment.

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

#2 is absolutely superb

If this keeps up, I may have to have that one printed.

Originally posted by Sailor

Classic sunsets, beautifully photographed, Susan. Pardon me while I go fix a margarita.

Jer

I took lots of boat pics Jer and thought of you when I did.

Originally posted by causey

Great series, Susan. No. 2 is stunning!!! (I see the others agree.

)

Thanks a lot.

**MSL** · 02-03-2014, 08:03 AM

Susan - I note the EXIF data isn't available for these images. Any tips you can offer for getting the exposure right under these conditions?

slowpez · 02-03-2014, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by MSL

Susan - I note the EXIF data isn't available for these images. Any tips you can offer for getting the exposure right under these conditions?

I used to meter off the brightest area of the sky near the sun and still do at times but now I usually just underexpose 1-2 stops and see what I get. Works for me most of the time but, as you can see between the different exposure on the first two, it isn't a perfect system. The beauty of digital - you can just take another one.

The EXIF for the first shot for example:
ISO 800
Exposure 1/180 sec
Aperture 8.0
Focal Length 250mm
Flash Used false
White Balance 1
Metering Mode 2
Exposure Program 0
Exposure Bias 0.0

Here is the EXIF for the second shot:
ISO 80
Exposure 1/125 sec
Aperture 8.0
Focal Length 31mm
Flash Used false
White Balance 1
Metering Mode 2
Exposure Program 0
Exposure Bias -2.0

Yikes, I just realized I must have handheld the first shot and that is why the ISO was so high.

mikemike · 02-03-2014, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

If this keeps up, I may have to have that one printed.

You should and do it on something that can really bring out the stunning texture of the water.

slowpez · 02-03-2014, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by mikemike

You should and do it on something that can really bring out the stunning texture of the water.

Thanks Mike.

**Fries** · 02-03-2014, 02:29 PM

Beautiful colors Susan and I really like the clouds filtering the light in the one with the sailing boat.

slowpez · 02-03-2014, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by Fries

Beautiful colors Susan and I really like the clouds filtering the light in the one with the sailing boat.

Thanks a lot. I appreciate the kind comment.

DeadJohn · 02-03-2014, 06:17 PM

The boats make the photos more interesting. Good photos, especially the sailboat, no boos or hisses.

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02-02-2014, 01:52 PM	#16
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,756	Originally posted by slowpez My favorite too. Thanks. Came back for another look. I'll rank the first one as just as good

02-02-2014, 01:54 PM	#17
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	I LOVE #2. It is perfect!

02-02-2014, 02:33 PM	#18
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by MSL Came back for another look. I'll rank the first one as just as good Just like a man, can't make up his mind. Originally posted by j2photos I LOVE #2. It is perfect! Thanks so much.

02-02-2014, 02:37 PM	#19
mole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,432	#1 and #2 are equally stunning - thanks so much for sharing!

02-02-2014, 03:10 PM	#20
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	#2 is absolutely superb

02-02-2014, 05:19 PM	#21
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Classic sunsets, beautifully photographed, Susan. Pardon me while I go fix a margarita. Jer

02-02-2014, 05:22 PM	#22
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Great series, Susan. No. 2 is stunning!!! (I see the others agree. )

02-03-2014, 07:40 AM	#23
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by mole #1 and #2 are equally stunning - thanks so much for sharing! Thanks ranger. Appreciate the kind comment. Originally posted by Bruce Clark #2 is absolutely superb If this keeps up, I may have to have that one printed. Originally posted by Sailor Classic sunsets, beautifully photographed, Susan. Pardon me while I go fix a margarita. Jer I took lots of boat pics Jer and thought of you when I did. Originally posted by causey Great series, Susan. No. 2 is stunning!!! (I see the others agree. ) Thanks a lot.

02-03-2014, 08:03 AM	#24
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,756	Susan - I note the EXIF data isn't available for these images. Any tips you can offer for getting the exposure right under these conditions?

02-03-2014, 08:31 AM	#25
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by MSL Susan - I note the EXIF data isn't available for these images. Any tips you can offer for getting the exposure right under these conditions? I used to meter off the brightest area of the sky near the sun and still do at times but now I usually just underexpose 1-2 stops and see what I get. Works for me most of the time but, as you can see between the different exposure on the first two, it isn't a perfect system. The beauty of digital - you can just take another one. The EXIF for the first shot for example: ISO 800 Exposure 1/180 sec Aperture 8.0 Focal Length 250mm Flash Used false White Balance 1 Metering Mode 2 Exposure Program 0 Exposure Bias 0.0 Here is the EXIF for the second shot: ISO 80 Exposure 1/125 sec Aperture 8.0 Focal Length 31mm Flash Used false White Balance 1 Metering Mode 2 Exposure Program 0 Exposure Bias -2.0 Yikes, I just realized I must have handheld the first shot and that is why the ISO was so high.

02-03-2014, 08:49 AM	#26
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	Originally posted by slowpez If this keeps up, I may have to have that one printed. You should and do it on something that can really bring out the stunning texture of the water.

02-03-2014, 09:23 AM	#27
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by mikemike You should and do it on something that can really bring out the stunning texture of the water. Thanks Mike.

02-03-2014, 02:29 PM	#28
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Beautiful colors Susan and I really like the clouds filtering the light in the one with the sailing boat.

02-03-2014, 05:20 PM	#29
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fries Beautiful colors Susan and I really like the clouds filtering the light in the one with the sailing boat. Thanks a lot. I appreciate the kind comment.

02-03-2014, 06:17 PM	#30
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	The boats make the photos more interesting. Good photos, especially the sailboat, no boos or hisses.

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