Morning Fog Under the Tree
By Brian Jolliffe
On April 1 of last year, I went up to Double Peak Park in South San Marcos, to hopefully shoot the setting full moon. I had originally planned that shot with the aid of Photographers Ephemeris. When I awoke early that morning, I looked out my window in Escondido, and the fog was really heavy. I knew my chances of a setting full moon were going to be really slim. Nonetheless, I headed though the thick fog, arriving at Double Peak about 25 minutes before the moonset. The fog was stubborn, and lasted past the moonset time. I stayed there shooting some “fog” shots of the tree, then packed up, and went back down to my car. Just as I placed my equipment in the trunk, the fog lifted from the top of the hill, and the morning light was attention grabbing. I grabbed my camera and tripod, and ran back up to the top, where there was a layer of fog lying below me in all directions, and the view was absolutely stunning! Almost insanely stunning! I knew that I had to act quick, or lose this shot. I had to compose quick, and did not even bother to use my tripod. I got in a couple of shots, and the fog quickly enveloped me. That breathtaking view disappeared just as quick. I’m just really grateful I did not let the heavy fog persuade me to stay home that morning.
Nikon D610 | 16-35 mm | ISO 100 | f8 | 1/320 sec
Price: $150.00
About the Photographer:
I started my photography journey in the summer of 2014, after buying my first DSLR. I then engaged into studying and learning photography. In 5 short years, I have been awarded Best of show 2 years in a row at Elfin Forest Recreation Reserve photo contest. My work has been published in Sunset Cliffs Magazine, and AAA Westways. An image of mine was featured this year on Los Angeles 7 Eywitness news. My work has also been on display the last 4 years at the San Diego County Fair.