1. Photographing the Punakaiki Coast
Introduction to the Punakaiki coast
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Shutter speed strategies when photographing surf
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Working a coastal shot with safety in mind
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Isolating a subject with a telephoto lens
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Shooting a long exposure of the surf
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Reviewing the beach location
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2. Working Quickly on a Secluded Beach at Low Tide
The importance of researching the best locations
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Photographing a natural arch and dressing for the location
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Wading into the water to add drama to the foreground
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Taking multiple bracketed exposures to capture a wider dynamic range
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Working the foamy streaks created by swirling waves
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Final shots in a rising tide, from waves to sea stacks
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Processing the beach photos in Lightroom and Photoshop
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Fixing an image by increasing canvas size and using Content-Aware Fill
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3. Photographing the Pancake Rocks
Exploring the Pancake Rocks location
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Photographing water spray from a blow hole
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Capturing an abstract image of waves at dusk
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Chasing the last of the light on the coast
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Blending exposures from the Pancake Rocks in Photoshop
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Post-processing the abstract waves image
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4. Image Review: The Wintery Coast
Reviewing the final selects from the coastal shoot
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