The first image is the final result of my attempts at capturing what I previsualized. The second is what the seascape actually looked like without overexposing and without the golden rays shining on it. If you look closer you will notice that the cloud formations are nearly identical, meaning that you have to be ready for when the clouds open up and let the sun shine through. Those clouds were moving quite fast so you can imagine how difficult it is to capture such images. Nothing changes the appearance or mood of a landscape as profoundly as drastic changes in the weather.
Storms are powerful sources of drama and excitement.
Getting out there and capturing this drama can be as thrilling an experience as the storm itself. For this particular shot, I remained in the wind and cold for quite some time. The tripod's legs were submerged in the saltwater and I was constantly trying to protect my camera from the splashing seawater. Although in this picture the overexposure and golden sunrays portray a slightly different mood than the one I actually experienced, it is the way I wanted to portray this winter landscape. I like the idea of trying to capture the moment of exchange between the bright sunny day and stormy weather ahead phenomenom.