I grew up in LA for 20 years. At the time, I never thought much of it.
Now, each time I come back to visit, I realize just how much I took for granted, and how much I was missing. The views, the food, the beautiful weather, the culture, the opportunities, the people... much of the experience is unrivaled. It's an incredible place. I love visiting now, and explore my old stomping grounds through fresh eyes. It's not just nostalgic for me, it's deeply inspiring, like picking up where I left off with an old friend.
On this morning, the clouds and light were just perfect for this sunrise vista. The sunrise was only spectacular in one direction, and with my meteorology background, I knew exactly where to go for the best view! It can be difficult to take a VAST photo here, because haze and other atmospheric effects are common in LA. Thankfully, this was a clear day! I also took a more "conventional" framing which is also available as an image on VAST, but for this one, I used the yucca to perfectly frame the city. It was a challenge because I was zoomed in and also needed to maintain perfect technique for the VAST capture, but I think it worked out, and quickly became my personal favorite photo I've taken in LA!
Date & Time | November 21, 2022: 7:07am |
Location | Los Angeles, California |
Coordinates | 34.061178, -118.247451 |
Focal Length | 139mm |
Aperture | f/9 |
Shutter | 1/13 sec |
ISO | 100 |
Num of Exposures | 10 |
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Total Pixels | 202,259,260 px |
Width | 23,060 px |
Height | 8,771 px |
Aspect Ratio | 2.63 : 1 |
Date & Time | November 21, 2022: 7:07am |
Location | Los Angeles, California |
Coordinates | 34.061178, -118.247451 |
Focal Length | 139mm |
Aperture | f/9 |
Shutter | 1/13 sec |
ISO | 100 |
Num of Exposures | 10 |
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