"Hey Siri"

Sunny Sra

Sunny Sra

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After dropping off the client at the hotel, I came out to Alabama hills to camp and continue shooting Astro (i left my camera between some boulders shooting timelapse near the campsite). Doing some research for sunrise and with no clouds in the forecast, I decided that we'd head to another place for a sunrise a couple of hours away. I woke up around 3ish and were on the road at 3:30 ...Redbull in the veins...and Dorito flaming hot chips...if you're ever sleepy...try that combo...wowza.

We set up in the dark, only ones there...dead silence other than the hooting of the owl. Slowly the scene came into play...lots of steam from the creek...it was 17 degrees ...waiting...and there it is...

Now the hey Siri part...I took my iPhone out of my pocket and put it on top of the vehicle...even thinking "you're gonna forget it there" ...took the jacket off..put it on the back seat...drive off...few minutes later I hear a somewhat loud thud..."damn that was a big rock"...go on my merry way...end up Bishop...now I can't find my phone...empty the truck...check under the seats, floor mats, camera bag...nothing

Drive back to Hot creek...retrace my steps...like 5 times...walk through puddles that I drove through...walking by the side of the road...yelling into the bushes "HEY SIRI....HEY SIRI" ... I bet the fishermen at the creek were annoyed by now...so if you find an iPhone...gray...iPhone Max something...yeah...contact me.

The larger version here

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AlanLichty

AlanLichty

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Great image for your effort. The mist is really nice.

Any insurance on the phone? Tracking via find my phone stuff?
 
JimFox

JimFox

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You scored big on this one Sunny! It sure looks cool, and it's awesome when there is some really good steam. You would think in the winter the steam would always be rising, but sometimes it's just a little wisp, so I like the full on steam you got.

And that's too bad that Siri ran off with your phone. Personally I never really trusted her. :)
 
Terry Farrow

Terry Farrow

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Sunny Sra said:
After dropping off the client at the hotel, I came out to Alabama hills to camp and continue shooting Astro (i left my camera between some boulders shooting timelapse near the campsite). Doing some research for sunrise and with no clouds in the forecast, I decided that we'd head to another place for a sunrise a couple of hours away. I woke up around 3ish and were on the road at 3:30 ...Redbull in the veins...and Dorito flaming hot chips...if you're ever sleepy...try that combo...wowza.

We set up in the dark, only ones there...dead silence other than the hooting of the owl. Slowly the scene came into play...lots of steam from the creek...it was 17 degrees ...waiting...and there it is...

Now the hey Siri part...I took my iPhone out of my pocket and put it on top of the vehicle...even thinking "you're gonna forget it there" ...took the jacket off..put it on the back seat...drive off...few minutes later I hear a somewhat loud thud..."damn that was a big rock"...go on my merry way...end up Bishop...now I can't find my phone...empty the truck...check under the seats, floor mats, camera bag...nothing

Drive back to Hot creek...retrace my steps...like 5 times...walk through puddles that I drove through...walking by the side of the road...yelling into the bushes "HEY SIRI....HEY SIRI" ... I bet the fishermen at the creek were annoyed by now...so if you find an iPhone...gray...iPhone Max something...yeah...contact me.

The larger version here

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Stunning image.
 
Beth

Beth

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so siri ran off and left you the week before valentines day? typical.

beautiful shot. gorgeous steam and pink sky.
 
Amy Earl

Amy Earl

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This is breathtaking. I like how pictures taken at hours when most people are asleep have this otherworldly light...experiencing the moment must be as special as the resulting photo.
 
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