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Steve Parr
24th of February 2005 (Thu), 08:50
This Saturday, I'll be waking at some ungodly hour of the morning (we called it "zero-dark-thirty" when I was in the Navy) and heading to the desert. Not sure what I'll find in the way of things to shoot, which, I think, is a large part of the reason I'm going. My intention is to be there before the sun comes up.

Any suggestions or tips on what to do or how to do it?

I'll have the 300D, 18-55 and a 70-300. I'll also have my tripod and (hopefully) the remote release I ordered the other day.

I've only got four filters; a UV and a cross-screen for each lens. Any suggestions in that department?

Muchos grassyass...

Steve
belmondo
24th of February 2005 (Thu), 09:37
Steve:
What part of the desert are you heading for?
Jon
24th of February 2005 (Thu), 09:48
This thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=59157) is pretty current on possibilities, it seems.
Steve Parr
24th of February 2005 (Thu), 09:56
Steve:
What part of the desert are you heading for?

The sandy part.

It's east of San Diego. More rugged terrain than dunes...

Steve
sdommin
24th of February 2005 (Thu), 10:08
I was going to suggest the thread the Jon mentioned above. You're lucky to be so near Anzo Borrego. Joshua Tree is full of possibilities, too.
cactusclay
24th of February 2005 (Thu), 11:48
Might I suggest water. :lol:
Avalonthas
24th of February 2005 (Thu), 15:09
Make sure u keep ur equipment clean of any sand :)
billsh
24th of February 2005 (Thu), 18:52
My father who was in the air force called it "Dark thirty " as well. My son has concocted his own description " the butt-crack of dawn." He's not fond of getting up early.
Steve Parr
24th of February 2005 (Thu), 23:04
I read that other thread; thanks!

Another quick (and potentially dumb question from the new kid): Would it be a good idea to have a polarizing filter? I don't currently have one, but could pick one up tomorrow.

Benefits?

Steve
robertwgross
25th of February 2005 (Fri), 01:39
I would never think of shooting out in the desert without my circular polarizer around. Sometimes, the sun angle is all wrong, and it won't do you any good, and it will drop two stops in the process. However, when the sun angle is good, and if the sky is mostly blue, then the polarizer can make a cloud or two seem like they are going to jump right out of the sky.

---Bob Gross---