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Was this a lucky shot, or did I make it happen?
Perhaps a bit of both.
There was low cloud around the mountain, moving from right to left
fairly briskly as I recall. I was there pre-dawn and had captured images from
various positions. I was also exploring the scene with an ND filter for
variations in movement. The solidity of the mountain
with the fluid rush of the cloud.
Most if the time there was no direct light on the peak, which was also hidden in cloud,
a some what disappointing scene to say the least.
As I waited and watched the cloud patterns in the sky to the right,
a gap appeared over the ranges and was moving rapidly into position.
I frantically re-fitted the ND filter, checked exposure and released the shutter as the first light hit.
With an exposure of thirty seconds and no chance of further input from me,
the camera did what it was designed to do, record light.
I was lucky to capture three frames and the show was over.
I was given my chance and was prepared sufficiently to take full advantage of what was on offer.
Did I make my own luck? Who knows, it was just a press of the button.
