Fine Art Portfolio | Point Betsie Light The background dark storm clouds make great contrast against the crashing waves and wave whitecaps. The lighthouse compliments the drama in the waves and skies. You can almost feel the wind.
The Back Story The winds were really brisk for the walk along the beach north of the lighthouse. After choosing a position, setting up the tripod and keeping still turned out to be more than a little difficult. Really, it was impossible to keep the tripod from vibrating. Luckily, there was enough light to keep the shutter speed high. After repositioning three times, I finally got the right angle on the composition. Then, I waited until the wind, waves, and clouds lines up. I shot several 10-12 shot bursts to capture the wave crash at its maximum height.
Details…
| Event | Photo Stop for Lighthouse |
| Location | Point Betsie Light |
| Date/Time | 9/03/2010 10:23 am Local Time |
| Weather | Cloudy & Stormy | 63°F | High Winds |
| Method | Hike north from lighthouse parking area. Setup tripod. Wait for wind, waves, and clouds align. Clicks |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with 70-200mm lens |
