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Deganwy Sunset Time Lapse #3

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The story behind this video

Approaching midsummer, and at latitude 53°N where I live in North Wales the sunset has swung round to close to its most northerly position.

This gives me a great opportunity to watch and film the sun setting out over the Irish Sea from the promenade at Deganwy, just where the Conwy estuary empties out over miles of exposed sand at low tide.

However, on this particular evening the tide is in and the warm light of the setting sun is reflecting beautifully on the gently rippling waters.

A few layers of light cloud hover on the horizon, picking up the reds and oranges as the sun gives out its last light of the day before slipping into the sea.

This is a time just to sit and watch in wonder, but of course I can't just do that!

So while I sit drinking in the light (and a coffee) my camera is busy by my side, clicking away taking the stills for this timelapse, so I and others can enjoy the evening over and over again.

Mind you, nothing beats actually being there!

Video data

Filename - deganwy sunset timelapse 03.mp4

Camera - Canon 6D

Lens - 24-105mm zoom @ 105mm

Exposure (start of sequence) - 1/2000 sec @ f4, ISO100
Exposure (end of sequence) - 1/60 sec @ f4, ISO100

Filters - 3 stop neutral density graduated filter used to darken the sky

Shooting interval - 6 seconds

Location - Deganwy, North Wales

This clip - HD 720p 30fps

Clip duration - 16 secs