folder Filed in Lesson
Remember to Turn Around
By Ian comment 0 Comments access_time 1 min read
Waldorf Astoria Orlando Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Orlando Hotel. Canon EOS 5D Mark III + TS-E 24 f/3.5L II and 6-stop ND filter to smooth the water. Exposure : f/16, 3.2s, ISO 100

I had cashed in some points and certificates for a trip to the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Orlando and though it would be fun to take some photos with my TS-E 24 f/3.5L II lens mounted on my EOS 5D Mark III.  While I had timed it well and was treated to some beautiful light, I found it difficult to find a good angle because of the water between me and the back of the hotel.  I took the shot above, but wasn’t too happy with it.

Then I remembered reading somewhere that you should never forget to turn around as there may be an even better shot there.  In this case, the setting sun and dramatic clouds over the golf course was stunning.  I quickly moved my tripod to the front on a golf cart bridge to enhance the foreground and I took this beautiful shot:

The sun sets over the golf course of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Golf course of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. Canon EOS 5D Mark III + TS-E 24 f/3.5L II and 6-stop ND filter to smooth the water. Exposure : f/16, 2.5s, ISO 100

Lesson: Always turn around!  The light, animal, view, or moment you’re looking for might be just behind your back.

architecture clouds golf course hotel landscape lesson long exposure Orlando sunset Waldorf Astoria


Previous Next

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Cancel Post Comment