This is a shot I created while photographing inside a hot, dusty, but incredibly beautiful tepee near Taos, New Mexico. I used a Canon 5D Mark II with a 17-40mm lens at 17mm to create the wide field-of-view, and I set a small aperture to assist in creating the sunstar.
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That’s pretty cool! Was that today?
Thanks! Yes, this was today. I’ve got a few more that I’ll share soon.
I like the angle as well as the sunburst. Great comp! BTW…I am shooting that wedding this Saturday, so I can get some $ to you. Will you be around?
I’m out of town this weekend, but will be back next Monday, June 1st. Thanks!
Wow!! Love this Adam!!! I agree with Estevan, great composition…………and love the sun star!
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