Today I woke up way too early and there actually wasn’t any fog when I looked out the window, so I thought I’d head out for a sunrise shoot. Everything was clear while I was driving to the beach, but when I got there, it was socked in with a thin layer of fog. So much for that idea.
I drove around for a while thinking I’d find some beautiful light somewhere. There were a few moments when I saw something I liked, but I couldn’t pull over on the freeway. I finally just stopped at a native garden near my house. I couldn’t think of anything cool to shoot around here. I’m pretty bored with my surroundings now. I’m even thinking of running down to LA for a day this week for the change in scenery, even though I hate LA.
The original image was ok. Kinda blah if you ask me. I tried to use LensLight to add some rays and interest. These are 3 different versions I came up with using the app. I need to play with it some more before I review it, but its cool so far.
iPhone Photographer | David Pasillas 
I like the third version the most.
Thanks Desiree. I couldn’t decide today. I think cuz I wanted to go back to bed instead of blog.
drive north and hit up the waterfalls along the way. hwy 1. San Simeon , Cambria, ragged point… rocked my world. screw LA…..
Haha screw LA. That reminds me of an old shirt I use to have. It said I (middle finger) LA. That got a lot of funny looks. Like wearing USC gear in UCLA territory.
I like your idea though. Its much more beautiful and there are a million fewer people. Did you hit up Mcway Falls?
didn’t make it that far. I just scouted up the coast and stopped at salmon creek falls(18 miles north of hearst) and then headed back. there are a couple of other falls to hit up along the way. I just have to pick another day to go
I really like the rays in the 3rd image. Really well done.
Thank you Edith. I should go look again because I was half asleep when I posted today haha.
Regardless if the app works or not, the picture is amazing. Great job leading the eye down the path. My eyes had to take a breather beside the beautiful tree it had to pass on the way lol! Kidding aside I like the second rays of light best. The first one IMO is to low and third one wasn’t quit as dramatic as the first. I’m dramatic so I like the 2nd rays picture the best 😛
Thank you. I love drama too, but only in my photos haha.
Sometimes fog makes the shot in the early morning.
Nice shotes.