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This photo illustrates how important it is for a landscape photographer to be on the spot at the right time.

I was camping at the Devil's Marbles in Northern Territory, having breakfast under an overcast sky. The light was terrible and getting a good photo was the last thing I expected.

However at 7:30 the sun broke through the clouds and transformed the scene. I grabbed my camera and rushed to the nearest marble, a distance of only about 50m. I had time to take 7 photos, each with different compositions. Then, at 7:33, the light was gone.

I only got this shot because I was camping at the scene, the nearest motel would have been more comfortable, but I find that, in general, being comfortable and getting good photos do not go hand in hand.

Devils Marbles reserve, NT

Technical: Canon EOS 10D, 17-40mm@17(27), 1/180s, f6.7
Keywords: boulder storm clouds landscape camping devil marbles northern territory overcast sky however sun marble devils reserve nt rocks cliffs