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Reappearing Sun over Cowee Mountains

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"Reappearing Sun over Cowee Mountains" by John MacLean Photography

Date Taken: 05/11/2014
Location: Cowee Mountains Overlook – Milepost 430.7
A telephoto view of just before sun reappeared under the clouds at Cowee Mountains Overlook.

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Focal Length: 70mm
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/50
Aperture: f/4.0
Filters: None
Exposure: Manual
How I Got This Shot: I leveled my camera’s horizontal axis with the built in level on the rear LCD. I use a tripod and a cable release with mirror lock up to calm the vibration before exposing. I also use Live View in Aperture Priority at f/2.8 (wide open) to focus at 10x magnification, then switch to Manual exposure mode to shoot.

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