The evening before I took this shot, we had just arrived on the Portuguese island of Madeira, and despite little sleep, the weather was looking great for a potential sunrise shot. As I often do when we travel, I laid out my gear and clothes for a silent escape in the morning so my wife could sleep a little longer. I raced along the coastal road through the numerous tunnels, hoping I'd get to the beach in time, as navigating Madeira's roads can be challenging.
Having made it to the beach just in time, I managed to skip and hop over many large boulders with reasonable sleep-deprived grace to frame my shot. I quickly set up the tripod but wasn't happy with my location. Then, I moved farther down toward the water and lowered my perspective as well. Once satisfied, I added my 10-stop ND Lee Filter and tried a few shots to see how the scene was coming together. After a few more adjustments, I got this image and was glad for the peaceful morning, watching the sunrise from a faraway place.
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