How do I create "starbursts" at sunrise?
Aug 5, 2012 11:05:17 #
I know using a small aperture (f22) will cause a starburst as the sun comes up as in those stock photos of the sun rising at Mesa Arch in Canyonlands NP. But I was wondering what if anything, a polarizing filter will do to a shot like that.
I want to capture a sunrise at the bristlecone area on the road to Mt. Evans in Colorado and want to ensure I get a good shot using the bristlecones to frame the sunrise.
All suggestions appreciated - thanks in advance.
bmazz
I want to capture a sunrise at the bristlecone area on the road to Mt. Evans in Colorado and want to ensure I get a good shot using the bristlecones to frame the sunrise.
All suggestions appreciated - thanks in advance.
bmazz
Aug 5, 2012 11:17:07 #
Just a suggestion since I don't have a definitive answer.
If your camera has a starburst setting, try that. Or a starburst filter.
If your camera has a starburst setting, try that. Or a starburst filter.
Aug 5, 2012 12:21:11 #
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Aug 6, 2012 07:23:45 #
Topaz labs has a great plug-in called Star Effects. Easy to use, lots of different star effects, relatively inexpensive.
Aug 6, 2012 07:28:04 #
jane g
Loc: western NY
First, you need the smallest aperture you can get. Then have only the tiniest sliver of sun visible - either above the horizon or from behind a tree branch or something similar. If there are two slivers of sun visible, you might get 2 overlapping sun bursts. It's a lot of fun working with these. Good luck.
Aug 6, 2012 08:54:39 #
I know that this is a discussion forum and not really for photo displays, but I'm a newbie. Could or would someone put a starburst shot on here? I don't have a clue what that is? Thank you in advance.
Aug 6, 2012 11:24:54 #
Boatingman wrote:
I know that this is a discussion forum and not really for photo displays, but I'm a newbie. Could or would someone put a starburst shot on here? I don't have a clue what that is? Thank you in advance.
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Aug 6, 2012 13:11:49 #
Mac wrote:
Just a suggestion since I don't have a definitive answer.
If your camera has a starburst setting, try that. Or a starburst filter.
If your camera has a starburst setting, try that. Or a starburst filter.
Sometimes I use a starburst filter, sometimes shooting through trees will create a star-like burst becuse of the limbs. Using the starbusrt filter creates more colors from the light, prism effect almost and this is the easiest way to be sure of the starburst. the only decisions you have to make when buying a starburst filter is how many points you want on the star, 4, 6, or 8. The wideth of the points decreases with more points.
Aug 6, 2012 14:23:19 #
G.Feduccia
Loc: Paradise in Florida Panhandle
Yeah, for simplicity, I would go with the filter, choosing how many point effects you want. Good luck and I'm sure you will do well. Take many photos from many angles, delete, delete, and delete until you get the one that you like!
Aug 6, 2012 17:18:53 #
In the days of old we used a silk stocking over the end of the lens and it worked great for streetlights, candles and sunrises etc. Piece of silk stocking and a rubberband---you're set to go. Now how this will work with AF and anyother little gadgets of the digital age I'm not sure but that's why you have manual..........
Aug 6, 2012 21:10:56 #
Boatingman wrote:
I know that this is a discussion forum and not really for photo displays, but I'm a newbie. Could or would someone put a starburst shot on here? I don't have a clue what that is? Thank you in advance.
Hi Boatingman
Pleased to oblige. I used a starburst filter(Cokin
) on the front of the lens to give the starburst effects on points of light for the Sydney Bridge picture. The second picture was taken with a small aperture (eg f11, f 22) which again gives the starburst effect but not as dramatic as the first. Sorry, no EXIF info to say eaxactly what the f stop was.
Aug 6, 2012 21:44:41 #
Thank you very much. That is two beautiful pictures. No wonder they are so eager to achieve this effect.
Aug 7, 2012 02:24:49 #
The Nikon D5100 has a built-in filter to do it. It is called "Cross screen". It has a few options to adjust the number of points and length.
I don't know what other Nikons have it.
I had some fun with it on Christmas lights.
I don't know what other Nikons have it.
I had some fun with it on Christmas lights.
Aug 7, 2012 02:45:40 #
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