Picture of the Day - May 9, 2009

"Wet, Wet, Wet"

Photo courtesy of Glen Bradshaw / Bradshaw Photography.         ( Click photo for a larger view) Today's picture combines the magic of a gorgeous sunrise with the raw energy of ocean waves crashing into boulders to create quite a stunning and unique landscape photograph. Nature can be very beautiful, but it can be very dangerous as well - and quite often, as depicted here, it is both at the same time. The following is photographer Glen Bradshaw's story behind the image: "This was one of those really nice sunrises with the sea surging onto the rocks at Gonubie Point, East London, South Africa, where I live. I was set up on an outcrop of rock that juts out into the surf when this wave approached. I was expecting some spray, but when I realized the wave was not backing down I hit the cable button and waited for the shutter click. Then I grabbed my camera and tripod, tucked them under my jacket, and ducked. What followed was a drenching, but luckily there was no damage to the equipment, just amused onlookers in the parking area. This was a lucky shot. One drop on the ND 8 grad filter would have spoiled it. I hope you enjoy."   --Glen Bradshaw Here are the camera and settings that Mr. Bradshaw used to create this breathtaking photograph: Camera: Canon EOS 50D Date / Time the shot was taken: May 1, 2009 / 06:48am Flash used: No Focal length: 19mm (35mm equivalent: 179mm) Shutter speed: 1/5 second Aperture: f/13 ISO: 100 White balance: Auto Metering Mode: Matrix Exposure: Manual exposure Mode: Manual Filter: ND 8 Graduated Neutral Density   Visitor Comments... Name: Phyllis Helton Town: Bristol, VA Absolutely the most marvelous, amazing shot.     Name: Robert Schwarztrauber Town: Buffalo, NY Mr. Bradshaw captured an amazing photo of the sea surging onto the rocks at Gonubie Point at sunrise. When I saw the photo I was eager to see how he did it, and the story did not disappoint. He gave his all to get the shot! Bravo Mr. Bradshaw. Thanks for sharing one of those "once in a lifetime" photographs.   Comment on today's picture  |  View previous "Pictures Of The Day"  |  Submit a photo Why I publish the "Picture Of The Day"