Date Taken: 08/10/2016
Location: Thunder Struck Ridge Overlook, Milepost 454.4 on the Parkway
Camera: Nikon D750
Lens: Sigma 24-70 f 2.8
Focal Length: 36mm
ISO: 125
Shutter: 0.04 seconds
Aperture: f/16
Filters: Graduated Neutral Density
Exposure: Aperture Priority
How I Got This Shot: I had been driving by this location on the way to Waterrock Knob for a while and had tried some shots there before. On this day, I decided to go for this location for the Golden Hour shot instead of the usual Knob shot. I did have to be patient because of the rain and breezes that kept coming in every few minutes. I knew that if the wind would let up at the right time, with the clouds in the sky and the wildflowers in the foreground could give me great results. I think my patience paid off. I always shoot landscapes with a tripod and shutter release cable.
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