Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Forums · PNWNP

Bandon Morning Rainbow

Discussion

11 replies
Posted by David Bostock on May 31, 2010 at 5:54 PM
Bandon, Oregon
Canon 1DsIII, 17MM TSE, 1/60 sec @ f/11, ISO 100

Just got back from a trip to the southern coast of Oregon and the Northern coast of California. Had a spectacular time. This is a snapshot from our hotel balcony at Bandon where the sky opened up long enough for a really nice rainbow over the water. I'm posting this only because it was the first time I've been able to catch a complete rainbow. It's not much more than a quick snapshot...The 17mm TSE is really nice for wide landscapes. I didn't need to shoot at f/11, but that was the setting from earlier in the morning. Anyway, more shots from the coast and the redwoods coming soon.

Posted by Jason Denham on May 31, 2010 at 7:26 PM
Very nice shot David. Beautiful scenery from Bandon. The light on the rocks in the water is particularly nice.

Jason

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasondenham/
Posted by Craig Strand on May 31, 2010 at 10:17 PM
A pretty rare shot David, I agree with Jason and love the light on the rocks and beach below the rainbow.Very nice comp!
Posted by Rick Lundh on May 31, 2010 at 11:18 PM
You say its a snapshot, but I think this might ge a real good seller for you! Great full rainbow...and coupled with the coast...cool! :cool:
Posted by Erik Lundh on June 1, 2010 at 12:14 AM
Pretty spectacular. I've been here many times and have never seen anything close. :toast:
Posted by John Higby on June 1, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Awesome ! "Snapshot" ??
Posted by Bruce King on June 1, 2010 at 2:50 PM
I can't remember ever seeing a full rainbow let alone gettig a shot of one. Nice job.
Posted by David Bostock on June 1, 2010 at 8:37 PM
Thanks for the comments everyone. I appreciate them. I say snapshot because there wasn't much thought to the composition, not much choice for a comp either. :biggrin:

Posted by Philip Kuglin on June 2, 2010 at 1:31 AM
David,
Excellent shot, even if a "snapshot".

However, a full rainbow is 360 degrees and typical can only be seen in the air :)
Posted by Tyson Fisher on June 2, 2010 at 8:18 PM
You got this from the comfort of your hotel....? This is really, really cool. Great job!
Posted by Catherine Reilly on June 2, 2010 at 11:45 PM
Wow, the full bow! and at Bandon. What a great opportunity. Snap shot, huh? Heh-heh, that tickles me.
Posted by Scott Smorra on June 3, 2010 at 8:55 PM
Nice catch David. I had to laugh about the "snapshot" comment as well, because this is amazing!