Fishing Boat, Warrenton Harbor Marina, Oregon
When most people see an image like this, they think you just happened to be in the right place at the right time to capture a photograph like this. But, nothing can be further from the truth. Reality is you have to anticipate the action and visualize ahead of time the picture you want.
In this image, I was walking around Warrenton Marina, Oregon looking for nautical subjects to photograph, when I spotted a small fishing boat entering the harbor. I knew the boat would have to head down the waterway into the Marina. So I ran down the marina onto the pier, positioning myself looking down the center of the channel for a nice photographic composition.
I quickly changed my camera settings to shutter priority and set the shutter speed to 1/250 second. I then set the image stabilizer on my lens and took a sample exposure. I checked my histogram and since it was overcast lighting, no exposure compensation was necessary. Seconds later, the fishing boat started turning in the channel and I took a sequence of three shots, with the one above as the best image.
I was able to capture this image because, I anticipated the action, visualized ahead of time the composition I wanted and I knew my camera equipment.
Kenny’s Tip: “Anticipate The Action.”
- Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- Lens: EF 70-200mm f/4 IS USM
- Focal Length: 93mm
- ISO: 200
- Exposure: 1/250 Second at f/11
Perfect. Thanks for sharing Nonoy Manga
Nonoy, thank you for the kind comment. I appreciate it. Kenny
I have enjoyed reading your posts so far. will be following
Hi Roxxroxx. Thank you for following me. I hope my passion for photography shows through my images and my writings.
Practical as well as technical information is most appreciated… I like that you post your camera settings used for the image AND that you emphasize the importance of knowing your camera. Maybe one of your upcoming posts could include your suggestion of learning priorities, i.e. learn these five things well first; then move on to these two new functions. There are SO many settings on the newer camera’s, and it would help to have an overview of priorities for the self-training process. Thoughts?
Hi Susan. Thank you for your feedback. I will be adding the importance of knowing your camera and how it works in upcoming posts.
Great! I’ll watch for it.