Landscape Waiting for the sun

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I woke up well before sunrise to position myself in just the right spot to get the sun rising behind the Fire Island lighthouse. My intent was to use a solar filter to capture sunspots with the lighthouse silhouetted directly in front of the sun; it would have been a B&W image. Skies were forecast to be clear and they were pretty clear when I left my house. When I got to the beach 30 minutes later, skies were still clear down to most of the horizon, except for a stubborn patch of thick clouds in front of the sun.

No sunrise for me. I wasn't too disappointed because even if the skies were clear I risked a boring sun without sunspots. I hung around a while and as the sun rose I got sunbeams that might be nicer than my planned shot. The sky looks stormy but 90% of the sky was cloudless.

I still plan to try again next winter when the sun's rising in the right spot. Nothing but photography gets me out of bed before sunrise

GeoJerry · 02-25-2016, 12:45 AM

Looks like a pretty good result. I like it!

**robgski** · 02-25-2016, 04:03 AM

It maight not have been the shot you planned to get, but it's a very good shot, and better than what you'd have if you'd slept in.

Adam · 12-26-2017, 04:48 AM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

I woke up well before sunrise to position myself in just the right spot to get the sun rising behind the Fire Island lighthouse. My intent was to use a solar filter to capture sunspots with the lighthouse silhouetted directly in front of the sun; it would have been a B&W image. Skies were forecast to be clear and they were pretty clear when I left my house. When I got to the beach 30 minutes later, skies were still clear down to most of the horizon, except for a stubborn patch of thick clouds in front of the sun.

No sunrise for me. I wasn't too disappointed because even if the skies were clear I risked a boring sun without sunspots. I hung around a while and as the sun rose I got sunbeams that might be nicer than my planned shot. The sky looks stormy but 90% of the sky was cloudless.

I still plan to try again next winter when the sun's rising in the right spot. Nothing but photography gets me out of bed before sunrise

Beautiful sky & colors!

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Photogoof · 07-25-2018, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

I woke up well before sunrise to position myself in just the right spot to get the sun rising behind the Fire Island lighthouse. My intent was to use a solar filter to capture sunspots with the lighthouse silhouetted directly in front of the sun; it would have been a B&W image. Skies were forecast to be clear and they were pretty clear when I left my house. When I got to the beach 30 minutes later, skies were still clear down to most of the horizon, except for a stubborn patch of thick clouds in front of the sun.

No sunrise for me. I wasn't too disappointed because even if the skies were clear I risked a boring sun without sunspots. I hung around a while and as the sun rose I got sunbeams that might be nicer than my planned shot. The sky looks stormy but 90% of the sky was cloudless.

I still plan to try again next winter when the sun's rising in the right spot. Nothing but photography gets me out of bed before sunrise

You've done yourself proud!

reh321 · 07-25-2018, 06:18 PM

It's probably a better photo than the one you were trying to get.

DeadJohn · 07-25-2018, 08:52 PM

Thanks for the comments.

Originally posted by reh321

It's probably a better photo than the one you were trying to get.

“~~My mom always said life~~Landscape photography is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.”

reh321 · 07-25-2018, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

Thanks for the comments.

“~~My mom always said life~~Landscape photography is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.”

That is why I encourage people to limit what they delete in the field. I believe it is better to save everything to a computer and then look at everything there before making any decisions.

**Tonytee** · 07-25-2018, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by reh321

That is why I encourage people to limit what they delete in the field. I believe it is better to save everything to a computer and then look at everything there before making any decisions.

Totally agree. That philosophy hasn't failed me yet. Thnx.

tT

**FozzFoster** · 07-27-2018, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

I woke up well before sunrise to position myself in just the right spot to get the sun rising behind the Fire Island lighthouse. My intent was to use a solar filter to capture sunspots with the lighthouse silhouetted directly in front of the sun; it would have been a B&W image. Skies were forecast to be clear and they were pretty clear when I left my house. When I got to the beach 30 minutes later, skies were still clear down to most of the horizon, except for a stubborn patch of thick clouds in front of the sun.

No sunrise for me. I wasn't too disappointed because even if the skies were clear I risked a boring sun without sunspots. I hung around a while and as the sun rose I got sunbeams that might be nicer than my planned shot. The sky looks stormy but 90% of the sky was cloudless.

I still plan to try again next winter when the sun's rising in the right spot. Nothing but photography gets me out of bed before sunrise

awesome sun rays! really well done!

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GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Looks like a pretty good result. I like it!

02-25-2016, 04:03 AM	#3
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	It maight not have been the shot you planned to get, but it's a very good shot, and better than what you'd have if you'd slept in.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by DeadJohn I woke up well before sunrise to position myself in just the right spot to get the sun rising behind the Fire Island lighthouse. My intent was to use a solar filter to capture sunspots with the lighthouse silhouetted directly in front of the sun; it would have been a B&W image. Skies were forecast to be clear and they were pretty clear when I left my house. When I got to the beach 30 minutes later, skies were still clear down to most of the horizon, except for a stubborn patch of thick clouds in front of the sun. No sunrise for me. I wasn't too disappointed because even if the skies were clear I risked a boring sun without sunspots. I hung around a while and as the sun rose I got sunbeams that might be nicer than my planned shot. The sky looks stormy but 90% of the sky was cloudless. I still plan to try again next winter when the sun's rising in the right spot. Nothing but photography gets me out of bed before sunrise Beautiful sky & colors! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-25-2018, 03:10 PM	#5
Photogoof Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,422	Originally posted by DeadJohn I woke up well before sunrise to position myself in just the right spot to get the sun rising behind the Fire Island lighthouse. My intent was to use a solar filter to capture sunspots with the lighthouse silhouetted directly in front of the sun; it would have been a B&W image. Skies were forecast to be clear and they were pretty clear when I left my house. When I got to the beach 30 minutes later, skies were still clear down to most of the horizon, except for a stubborn patch of thick clouds in front of the sun. No sunrise for me. I wasn't too disappointed because even if the skies were clear I risked a boring sun without sunspots. I hung around a while and as the sun rose I got sunbeams that might be nicer than my planned shot. The sky looks stormy but 90% of the sky was cloudless. I still plan to try again next winter when the sun's rising in the right spot. Nothing but photography gets me out of bed before sunrise You've done yourself proud!

07-25-2018, 06:18 PM	#6
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	It's probably a better photo than the one you were trying to get.

07-25-2018, 08:52 PM	#7
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834 Original Poster	Thanks for the comments. Originally posted by reh321 It's probably a better photo than the one you were trying to get. “~~My mom always said life~~Landscape photography is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.”

07-25-2018, 09:06 PM	#8
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by DeadJohn Thanks for the comments. “~~My mom always said life~~Landscape photography is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.” That is why I encourage people to limit what they delete in the field. I believe it is better to save everything to a computer and then look at everything there before making any decisions.

07-25-2018, 09:36 PM	#9
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,461	Originally posted by reh321 That is why I encourage people to limit what they delete in the field. I believe it is better to save everything to a computer and then look at everything there before making any decisions. Totally agree. That philosophy hasn't failed me yet. Thnx. tT

07-27-2018, 11:42 AM	#10
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by DeadJohn I woke up well before sunrise to position myself in just the right spot to get the sun rising behind the Fire Island lighthouse. My intent was to use a solar filter to capture sunspots with the lighthouse silhouetted directly in front of the sun; it would have been a B&W image. Skies were forecast to be clear and they were pretty clear when I left my house. When I got to the beach 30 minutes later, skies were still clear down to most of the horizon, except for a stubborn patch of thick clouds in front of the sun. No sunrise for me. I wasn't too disappointed because even if the skies were clear I risked a boring sun without sunspots. I hung around a while and as the sun rose I got sunbeams that might be nicer than my planned shot. The sky looks stormy but 90% of the sky was cloudless. I still plan to try again next winter when the sun's rising in the right spot. Nothing but photography gets me out of bed before sunrise awesome sun rays! really well done!