Good Morning Seattle

Week 39

Good Morning Seattle

October 1, 2010

I'm finding that much of photography is simply being at the right place at the right time on the right day in the right conditions... etc, etc, etc. Some of that is skill, knowledge and experience... some of that is just plain luck. You are best served by thorough planning - knowing the anticipated weather conditions, lighting and subject matter as best you can before heading out to try and capture a shot. This does not give any guarantees that what you are hoping for will manifest. It tips the odds in your favor, however. Seattle is one of those places that you want every advantage you can get. It's not everyday that you are privileged to see the scene above, with Mt. Rainier posing as a backdrop for the city's skyline. More often than not, it's shrouded in clouds, and fog or misty rain in the city makes the landmark disappear. A little bit of planning and paying attention to forcasts, etc. helped me out here, and I was thrilled to get a series of images at dawn last week - including the one you see above. Enjoy.


image taken with Canon 5D MII, 24-70 2.8L lens, 1/15 sec @ f/22, ISO 100