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Feb 19, 2015 17:57:48   #
GregWCIL Loc: Illinois
 
Went through the Panama Canal last week (one more thing checked off my bucket list). It was really cool. We went through during the nighttime hours. One thing we passed while going through was a "dipper dredge." It was deepening the Culebra cut for the new bigger ships that the new locks will allow. As you can see by the photos, it was lit up like a Christmas tree. We were told this dredge has been working continuously at keeping the canal open since WWII.

All my shots were handheld from our moving ship using my D800 and my 16-35mm VR lens at 35mm. I had to take the ISO up to 6400 to get 1/45th second shutter speed. I was very pleased with the results. Not sure I've ever shot at that high an ISO.

Dipper dredge bringing up a load of mud and water
Dipper dredge bringing up a load of mud and water...
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Starting to dump it on the barge
Starting to dump it on the barge...
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Whoomp goes a bucket of mud about the size of a dump truck.
Whoomp goes a bucket of mud about the size of a du...
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Feb 19, 2015 20:40:17   #
Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC
 
Oustanding! Historic shots of a machine with such sinew and strength. Good on ya Greg!

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Feb 19, 2015 22:07:42   #
GregWCIL Loc: Illinois
 
Bob Yankle wrote:
Oustanding! Historic shots of a machine with such sinew and strength. Good on ya Greg!


Thanks Bob. I just kept cranking the ISO up till I had enough shutter speed. It was awesome seeing that dredge working in the middle of the night. I guess it works 24/7.

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Feb 20, 2015 07:16:59   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
GregWCIL wrote:
Went through the Panama Canal last week (one more thing checked off my bucket list). It was really cool. We went through during the nighttime hours. One thing we passed while going through was a "dipper dredge." It was deepening the Culebra cut for the new bigger ships that the new locks will allow. As you can see by the photos, it was lit up like a Christmas tree. We were told this dredge has been working continuously at keeping the canal open since WWII.

All my shots were handheld from our moving ship using my D800 and my 16-35mm VR lens at 35mm. I had to take the ISO up to 6400 to get 1/45th second shutter speed. I was very pleased with the results. Not sure I've ever shot at that high an ISO.
Went through the Panama Canal last week (one more ... (show quote)

Fantastic images, great work.

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Feb 20, 2015 08:58:50   #
CliffC Loc: Colorado USA
 
Great use of high ISO to slow your shutter speed and get a clear sharp photo of night action. Nice going.

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Feb 20, 2015 09:04:28   #
GregWCIL Loc: Illinois
 
Thank you both for you kind comments.

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Feb 20, 2015 10:37:35   #
ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Very good Greg, haven't seen one of those in years.

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Feb 20, 2015 11:21:10   #
George Kravis
 
Remarkable to see so little noise at that high an ISO!

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Feb 20, 2015 11:30:59   #
Mile Loc: Crescent City Calif
 
GregWCIL wrote:
Went through the Panama Canal last week (one more thing checked off my bucket list). It was really cool. We went through during the nighttime hours. One thing we passed while going through was a "dipper dredge." It was deepening the Culebra cut for the new bigger ships that the new locks will allow. As you can see by the photos, it was lit up like a Christmas tree. We were told this dredge has been working continuously at keeping the canal open since WWII.

All my shots were handheld from our moving ship using my D800 and my 16-35mm VR lens at 35mm. I had to take the ISO up to 6400 to get 1/45th second shutter speed. I was very pleased with the results. Not sure I've ever shot at that high an ISO.
Went through the Panama Canal last week (one more ... (show quote)


these are fabulous esp the downloads thanks for sharing

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Feb 20, 2015 18:32:03   #
GregWCIL Loc: Illinois
 
George Kravis wrote:
Remarkable to see so little noise at that high an ISO!


Part of the credit goes to the incredible D800. I also used the sharpening mask fairly aggressively in Lightroom. Still, I was as surprised as you.

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Feb 20, 2015 18:33:08   #
GregWCIL Loc: Illinois
 
My pleasure, ebbote and Mile. Thanks for viewing.

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Feb 21, 2015 00:57:21   #
ducwic Loc: Milwaukee, Wi.
 
GregWCIL wrote:
Went through the Panama Canal last week (one more thing checked off my bucket list). It was really cool. We went through during the nighttime hours. One thing we passed while going through was a "dipper dredge." It was deepening the Culebra cut for the new bigger ships that the new locks will allow. As you can see by the photos, it was lit up like a Christmas tree. We were told this dredge has been working continuously at keeping the canal open since WWII.

All my shots were handheld from our moving ship using my D800 and my 16-35mm VR lens at 35mm. I had to take the ISO up to 6400 to get 1/45th second shutter speed. I was very pleased with the results. Not sure I've ever shot at that high an ISO.
Went through the Panama Canal last week (one more ... (show quote)


Perfect example of being at the right place, right time, and knowing what to do.
Well done.

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Feb 21, 2015 01:22:59   #
RichardQ Loc: Colorado
 
GregWCIL wrote:
Went through the Panama Canal last week (one more thing checked off my bucket list). It was really cool. We went through during the nighttime hours. One thing we passed while going through was a "dipper dredge." It was deepening the Culebra cut for the new bigger ships that the new locks will allow. As you can see by the photos, it was lit up like a Christmas tree. We were told this dredge has been working continuously at keeping the canal open since WWII.

All my shots were handheld from our moving ship using my D800 and my 16-35mm VR lens at 35mm. I had to take the ISO up to 6400 to get 1/45th second shutter speed. I was very pleased with the results. Not sure I've ever shot at that high an ISO.
Went through the Panama Canal last week (one more ... (show quote)


For an "ancient mariner" like me, this demo of digital flexibility is simply incredible. I recall being astonished at Royal X Kodak rollfilm reaching ASA 400. Congratulations, Greg.

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Feb 21, 2015 07:23:40   #
tk Loc: Iowa
 
I really like these! Great captures.

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Feb 21, 2015 09:05:50   #
GregWCIL Loc: Illinois
 
ducwic wrote:
Perfect example of being at the right place, right time, and knowing what to do.
Well done.


Thank you. It was quite a surprise to come upon this in the middle of the night. I just kept turning up the iso until I had a decent shutter speed.

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