New Moon Over Yosemite
Apr 13, 2017 14:51:35 #
This is where I learned what a New Moon is (no Moon). And with a little help from a new friend, my attempt at night photography.
Apr 13, 2017 16:40:36 #
I find this interesting!
Tell us more.
Is that sky light from the sun? Skies still light?
The landscape in the foreground, what is the light source? Star light only?
What were the settings?
Thanks!
Pat
Tell us more.
Is that sky light from the sun? Skies still light?
The landscape in the foreground, what is the light source? Star light only?
What were the settings?
Thanks!
Pat
Apr 13, 2017 17:12:38 #
Thank You. The light source is from Yosemite Village. If you look in the middle of the shadows you'll see Half Dome. The sky light is nothing but Stars, at an altitude of almost 10,000ft. I'm at Olmsted Point. Used a Canon 1Dx, ISO 3200, 24-70mm lens set at f2.8 24mm 20sec exposure. I was told that anything over 30 you'll get blur due to the earth's rotation. I was also told that your my ISO should be anywhere from 1600 to 3200. Good lesson that night. Shot over two dozen shots, but this one was the best.
Apr 13, 2017 17:15:47 #
sazfoto wrote:
Thank You. The light source is from Yosemite Vill... (show quote)
Thanks for the info!
I hope to try some star light shots this summer and in the mountains.
Pat
Apr 13, 2017 17:37:25 #
Good luck, I hope my info helped you. As one of my teachers told me Bracket, Bracket Bracket. And that's before digital.
Apr 13, 2017 21:37:11 #
Apr 13, 2017 23:40:56 #
Sorry I forgot his name, but all the thanks goes to the guy that taught me about night shooting. Seems he was the same type of photographer as the ones in this forum. Thanks guys and I'm not afraid of negative or should I say learning experiences.
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Apr 15, 2017 19:10:44 #
sazfoto wrote:
Thank You. The light source is from Yosemite Vill... (show quote)
Well done! I'm anxious to do some night photos from Tuolumne Meadows with my Canon 80D.
Apr 15, 2017 19:44:01 #
Saz it is gorgeous; I am envious, no awed and humbled by your abilities and this accomplishment, that is a great picture.
Jay you need to get out a little more. Jupiter is as close as it ever will be; you can see some of the moons with you eyes, I mean if your not blind. I dare you to try it. You will have to go out in the dark and let your eyes adjust and keep you good eye closed if you turn on a light. Take test shots while increasing the USO and in five or six shots you will have a decent night photo. Sixty miles south of Tallahassee down on the coast there was enough light that I could play solitaire on the top of an observation deck at Hickory Mound while waiting for dawn and there was no moon; just starlight and light in the air.
Jay you need to get out a little more. Jupiter is as close as it ever will be; you can see some of the moons with you eyes, I mean if your not blind. I dare you to try it. You will have to go out in the dark and let your eyes adjust and keep you good eye closed if you turn on a light. Take test shots while increasing the USO and in five or six shots you will have a decent night photo. Sixty miles south of Tallahassee down on the coast there was enough light that I could play solitaire on the top of an observation deck at Hickory Mound while waiting for dawn and there was no moon; just starlight and light in the air.
Apr 15, 2017 19:45:21 #
Apr 16, 2017 01:32:31 #
Yes get out of town, city lights are your enemy. Again Bracket, Bracket Bracket. And as I was told, no more than iso 3200. Thank you, as a photographer (or as I say, "I just take pictures, my camera does the work") I've been lucky to be at the right place at the right time and meet good friends who are willing to help me.
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