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Kullaberg Lighthouse at night in Sweden

Helsingborg, Skane Lan, SE

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Apr, 2020

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Contest Finalist in Glitters And Flares Photo Contest 2024

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in Sweden in the Kullaberg nature preserve. At Kullen Västra Lighthouse.

Time

My goal was the blue hour of the day. The combination of the sunset and the light from the lighthouse created the perfect mood for this shot.

Lighting

I wanted to capture as much light as possible. It wasn't an easy shot, I had to consider many aspects. I didn't want to end up with a dark photo with only visible rays of light.

Equipment

This picture was taken with Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 24-70mm lens and tripod.

Inspiration

I once saw a similar photo of a lighthouse where you can see multiple beams of light and I really wanted to try this technique. You don't see this kind of photo every day. I checked out the location during the day and came back in the evening to take the photo. I remember driving in the car and still reading about how to get this kind of shot. I had many attempts and at first I thought it would never work. But after I got a perfect beam of light - I knew it was going to work. And it did - in post-production.

Editing

Yes. It's not an easy shot. This photo is composed of many photos. First you have to take several pictures of everything. In my case, I took a photo of the grass, the lighthouse, the sea, and the stars. And then I had to catch the light rays at certain positions in the sky. After all the photos are taken - the Photoshop magic begins. It is important to put all the photos together - layer by layer to get this nice composition.

In my camera bag

After my Canon 5D Mark III was stolen last year, I bought an EOS R6 Mark II. I am very happy with the 24-70mm R lens. I also have a 100-400mm Sigma for wildlife photography. I don't leave home without a polarizing filter. It is a must wherever I travel. My true companions are the Peak Design Travel tripod and camera bag.

Feedback

It is all about good planning and finding the perfect spot of the lighthouse. Have a reference photo and keep that in mind as you shoot. All you need is 80% well planned and shot images and 20% nice work in Photoshop. Be creative, drive the extra miles to your destination and take some more pictures. These photos don't just happen. Unleash your creativity.

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