Photo of the Week
Namibia Sunrise
May 2009, Nikon D300, 17-55mm f2.8@ 55, ISO 500, f11 at 1/50 sec, -1/2 EV
Metered slightly below the horizon in spot metering mode
As sunlight started across the distance mountain range, I hiked up a nearby rock outcroping some 500 feet above the valley floor to get this image. The clouds were simply spectactular as the moved across the desert sky. After shooting about 6 frames (I don’t recall even checking the histogram), I put the camera down and just took in the view of the entire valley. As I watch the rising sunlight dance across the valley floor, I realized just how lucky I was travel to places like this – to see and photograph things and places that others seldom get a chance to see or even hear about.
Cheers and happy photo’ing
Randy