Mexican Sunrise

canuck_newbie · 20th of January 2007 (Sat)

Was down in Cancun for a wedding two weeks ago, and managed to wake up early enough for a couple shots of the sunrise.
I've thrown two in here, from different days (yes, I managed to do it twice!)
Any comments would be greatly appreciated!

Taken by an XT with a Tamron 28-75.
First Exif is 1/500, f/10, ISO 100 at 28 mm
Second is 1/50, f/11, ISO 100 at 35mm

Stefan A · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

I think I like the 2nd the best. But I would have tried to hve a more interesting foreground. The tree looks like a big blotch and the chairs are unnatural. But it seems like exposure of the sunset is right on - just work on composition.

Stefan

lovelace415 · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

I agree with Stefan, the chairs and tree are a bit distracting. However, I think you did a great job.

PS I know how hard it is to wake up early in Cancun. Especially twice!

canuck_newbie · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

Yeah - I was having troubles with the composition. The beach wasn't that deep, and the chairs were everywhere. I put the palpaya on the right hand side, because it seemed odd to have nothing in the foreground.

Here's another shot, without so much in the foreground

Frank_Hollahan · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

#1 for me, I like the warm colors and the sun's rays, nice capture

Stefan A · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

To me - that last one you just put up is great. Far superior to the other 2. I would clone that little black mark at the bottom and it would be perfect.

Stefan

sparker1 · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

1 & 3 do it for me.

asolie · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

Like 'em all.

canuck_newbie · 22nd of January 2007 (Mon)

Thanks for everybody’s comments!

I guess the majority opinion is that the 2nd is a little too cluttered, with the 1st and 3rd being tops. I'm a little torn, I do like the first one, simply because of the interaction between the sunrise and the clouds (I find those sun rays really cool). But I also like the 3rd one because of how clear the sun is.

rssfhs · 22nd of January 2007 (Mon)

Composition is pretty simple to master. Just think like a kid! If a kid draws the ocean and a sunrise, that's what he draws, not a bunch of half cut off underexposed chairs and half of a palm branch sticking into the side of the picture. Sorry, I'm just trying to be helpful.

athomefun · 22nd of January 2007 (Mon)

I like these, only thing I can think of to maybe make the one with the chairs a little brighter with a little bit of fill light, but either way...I like the shots

21st of January 2007 (Sun)	#2
Stefan A "The D is supposed to be where the S is!" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern York County, Pennsylvania Posts: 2,575 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Mexican Sunrise I think I like the 2nd the best. But I would have tried to hve a more interesting foreground. The tree looks like a big blotch and the chairs are unnatural. But it seems like exposure of the sunset is right on - just work on composition. Stefan __________________ 40D, Canon 17-55mm f/2.8, Canon 50mm f/1.8, Canon 70-200mm, F/4L,Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, Canon 100-400 f/4.5-5.6, Canon 430 ex Speedlite with SBM diffuser, ebay wireless trigger, 1 umbrella and stand, Genesis 3 light kit, Sekonic 308s Lowepro Slingshot 300, Dynatran Tripod santwarg.zenfolio.com www.regalbrass.com

21st of January 2007 (Sun)	#3
lovelace415 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 105	Re: Mexican Sunrise I agree with Stefan, the chairs and tree are a bit distracting. However, I think you did a great job. PS I know how hard it is to wake up early in Cancun. Especially twice! __________________ Canon 350 XT Canon 18-55mm Kit, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, 100mm 2.8 Macro, 135mm 2L, 200mm 2.8L, 1.4X Tele Canon 580EX(2) Sigma 24-70mm 2.8X

21st of January 2007 (Sun)	#5
Frank_Hollahan Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newfoundland Posts: 2,572 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Mexican Sunrise #1 for me, I like the warm colors and the sun's rays, nice capture __________________ Frank http://www.aFrankVernonCollection.com

21st of January 2007 (Sun)	#6
Stefan A "The D is supposed to be where the S is!" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern York County, Pennsylvania Posts: 2,575 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Mexican Sunrise To me - that last one you just put up is great. Far superior to the other 2. I would clone that little black mark at the bottom and it would be perfect. Stefan __________________ 40D, Canon 17-55mm f/2.8, Canon 50mm f/1.8, Canon 70-200mm, F/4L,Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, Canon 100-400 f/4.5-5.6, Canon 430 ex Speedlite with SBM diffuser, ebay wireless trigger, 1 umbrella and stand, Genesis 3 light kit, Sekonic 308s Lowepro Slingshot 300, Dynatran Tripod santwarg.zenfolio.com www.regalbrass.com

21st of January 2007 (Sun)	#7
sparker1 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seminole, Fl Posts: 28,530	Re: Mexican Sunrise 1 & 3 do it for me. __________________ Stan (See my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/sparker1) 7D, 50D, 300D, EF-S 10-22 mm, EF-S 18-55 mm kit lens, EF 24-105 L IS, EF 50 mm 1.8, Sigma 150-500mm (Bigmos)

21st of January 2007 (Sun)	#8
asolie Pigeon Queen Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Locating customers for the Pigeon Cafe. Posts: 4,941 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Mexican Sunrise Like 'em all. __________________ --ALyssa Gear List ~ Blog ~ Smugmug Photographs are records of life. Pity they don't make music when you put them in a record player.

22nd of January 2007 (Mon)	#9
canuck_newbie Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 426 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Mexican Sunrise Thanks for everybody’s comments! I guess the majority opinion is that the 2nd is a little too cluttered, with the 1st and 3rd being tops. I'm a little torn, I do like the first one, simply because of the interaction between the sunrise and the clouds (I find those sun rays really cool). But I also like the 3rd one because of how clear the sun is.

22nd of January 2007 (Mon)	#10
rssfhs Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,708	Re: Mexican Sunrise Composition is pretty simple to master. Just think like a kid! If a kid draws the ocean and a sunrise, that's what he draws, not a bunch of half cut off underexposed chairs and half of a palm branch sticking into the side of the picture. Sorry, I'm just trying to be helpful. __________________ Craig Canon 5d mk II, various lenses and accessories See my gallery at: http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery....6114&rid=56114

22nd of January 2007 (Mon)	#11
athomefun Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 542	Re: Mexican Sunrise I like these, only thing I can think of to maybe make the one with the chairs a little brighter with a little bit of fill light, but either way...I like the shots

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