So last week we explored the planning process. I visited the area in question. I found a few compositions that I think will work. I used The Photographer's Ephemeris to plan the sunrise. I leave early to give my self enough time to move around to get the shot I want. The camera is setup and ready. It is early and still relatively dark. Then the sun shows itself:

What drew me to this composition is the s-curve in the river. If I was shooting only fine art photography I would have cropped a little tighter on the left and on the bottom. Since my images are for sale as stock I often leave a bit of room for text as the image will likely be advertising something or some experience. Now you may think that I have my shot, but no ...

          I have future plans for this area. While there I still explore further. I now know the movement of the sun relevant to the area. I want to shoot from a position of greater height. More water would be nice. Greener color would be nice to. As the rainy season just started I will go back when conditions are better.

          The message is simple; work the area, plan, refine, go back, find more compositions and get better images. While driving there and back I continue to search and look for other images. The same process will be followed and I hope it will yield more images.