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One of my passions lately, called the Awaken project, has been exploring little-known locations that have rarely, if ever, been professionally photographed. My goal is to encourage residents of these areas to explore and love their backyards.
During this journey, I have come across countless spectacular scenes. But this one stands out for distilling so many of the things that make California special.
However, the scene rarely looks like this; it is often hazy, smoky, and hot, making it impossible to photograph these faraway scenes. Even on the few crisp days, the skies are often clear, the hills golden brown for most of the year, and the peaks snow-free. This past winter, there was perhaps only one suitable day in the entire year to capture this scene. Being a meteorologist, I knew this in advance, and headed out for a few nights to check it out and explore the area. On my second night, sure enough, this happened.
This image is part of my Awaken series, which showcases the beauty of little-known areas, with the goal of inspiring locals to explore and love our backyard. As of the time of publishing, there is no other image like this in existence. There will undoubtedly be attempts to duplicate it, but few will succeed with the conditions and method required for a large print. As with most images in the Awaken series, serious buyers may choose to have the location revealed to them. I hope you enjoy it!
Date & Time | December 31, 2021: 4:11pm |
Location | California |
Coordinates | 37.815252, -122.436937 |
Focal Length | 400mm |
Aperture | f/9 |
Shutter | 1/250 sec |
ISO | 200 |
Num of Exposures | 6 |
Its resolution is 410% greater than a typical photo. Click on the boxes below to zoom in.
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Total Pixels | 106,913,072 px |
Width | 18,613 px |
Height | 5,744 px |
Aspect Ratio | 3.24 : 1 |
Date & Time | December 31, 2021: 4:11pm |
Location | California |
Coordinates | 37.815252, -122.436937 |
Focal Length | 400mm |
Aperture | f/9 |
Shutter | 1/250 sec |
ISO | 200 |
Num of Exposures | 6 |
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