A mixed emotions kind of day today at the beach. I had hoped for high tide, which I got, but I didn't expect the ocean to be as rough as it was.
My son and I walked the beach, camera, tripod, release and spirit level in hand/pocket, to the coquina stones and the salt spray was really bad. So bad that I knew I wasn't going to subject my gear to set-ups with the tripod, especially since I finally got my long desired Sigma 10-20mm lens yesterday. Well, as it turned out, it wouldn't have mattered (see third photo 
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But, every cloud has a silver lining and I wouldn't trade the 4 1/2 hours with Alex for anything and no frustration could damper my joy. 
This is one of the first shots I took with the new lens. I didn't handle the highlights in the water well at all but I have a CPL coming and hope that it will help (will it?).
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Today was the first day I've shot exclusively in RAW which was helpful with this next one. I under/over exposed the same RAW image and merged them in PSE4.0. I think this shot has more potential though than what I'm able to bring out of it with my processing skills (or lack thereof).
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Finally, this is what you're NOT supposed to do with your new lens. My first words were 'That wasn't funny' since my son was nearby and he's a laugher at the worst times, ah, just like his dad. He later said, "What are you worried about, you blocked most of the water with your face!".
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I did dry everything off immediately afterwards. I am a bit concerned about the salt film so, if anyone has suggestions on cleaning it all better, I'd love to hear them. Hopefully, I haven't damaged anything. I can use an excuse to get a 30D but, the lens, I think I'd cry if I lost her.
As always, C&C is welcome and appreciated.
