Castle Rock Under August Full Moon
Sep 1, 2015 23:59:50 #
On this August night I was sure I was going to be trapped in a great storm. The thunder rolled, and the winds were near gale force. By one a.m. the thunder ceased, but the winds howled. When I peaked out of my tent the sky was filled with stars and the light of the full moon coming from the east made it seem to be almost day light. I grabbed my camera and tripod and headed for the lake and a view of castle rock. The winds were so fierce I tied my tripod to a tree to help steady it.
This shot is not as sharp as I would like due to the wind. I did manage two frames at 800 ISO, f/2.8 and a shutter speed of 25-seconds. The light on Castle Rock is from the full moon.
Hope you like the shot--getting it was both an adventure and a personal thrill. The vision was beyond amazing, this hardly does it justice. Thanks for looking. Please try the download.
Should I try to remove more noise from the waters of the lake??
The photo is NOT crooked. The curve of the lake just makes it seem that way. Not that the shoreline trees are straight.
Critique and comments are most welcome.
This shot is not as sharp as I would like due to the wind. I did manage two frames at 800 ISO, f/2.8 and a shutter speed of 25-seconds. The light on Castle Rock is from the full moon.
Hope you like the shot--getting it was both an adventure and a personal thrill. The vision was beyond amazing, this hardly does it justice. Thanks for looking. Please try the download.
Should I try to remove more noise from the waters of the lake??
The photo is NOT crooked. The curve of the lake just makes it seem that way. Not that the shoreline trees are straight.
Critique and comments are most welcome.
Sep 2, 2015 03:28:37 #
On my monitor, this image appears a bit too dark. Can you re-post a lighter version?
Sep 2, 2015 07:22:16 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Not until I get home this evening as the original is on my computer at home. It looks ok on my monitor here at work. It is a night shot so it is a it dark.On my monitor, this image appears a bit too dark. Can you re-post a lighter version?
I'll try again tonight.
Sep 2, 2015 09:05:06 #
Sep 2, 2015 20:13:53 #
Sep 2, 2015 20:18:20 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
This image doesn't look too dark. It looks great. Making it brighter would detract from it. I like it the way it is.On my monitor, this image appears a bit too dark. Can you re-post a lighter version?
Good picture!
Sep 2, 2015 21:03:41 #
treadwl wrote:
Will you permit me to post a slightly "less dark" copy of your original?I'll try again tonight.
Sep 3, 2015 11:26:34 #
JimH123 wrote:
Thank you very much for commenting.This image doesn't look too dark. It looks great. Making it brighter would detract from it. I like it the way it is. Good picture!
I personally agree with the darkness of the photo--that is why I made it as it is.
I do appreciate your comment.
Sep 3, 2015 11:27:30 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Feel free to make any adjustments you would like. Always interested to see how others perceive the scene.Will you permit me to post a slightly "less dark" copy of your original?
Sep 3, 2015 14:25:44 #
treadwl wrote:
Just a slight adjustment in post processing exposure. Still looks like night.Feel free to make any adjustments you would like. Always interested to see how others perceive the scene.
Just a bit brighter to reveal detail in the trees and reflections on the water
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Sep 3, 2015 18:41:49 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
You created an interesting approach. Not my personal choice, but still I do like it. For me it is too bright, brighter than I saw the seen. But if I had not seen it live, I might like it even better.Just a slight adjustment in post processing exposure. Still looks like night.
Thanks for your efforts.
Sep 5, 2015 17:05:47 #
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