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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: A.S.I.G.N_Baz on May 14, 2012, 14:07:35

Title: Red tree revisited.
Post by: A.S.I.G.N_Baz on May 14, 2012, 14:07:35
I thought I would go back to an old photo that I'm not happy with. The concept was there when I shot it, doing a bit of long exposure (30 seconds) and some light painting with my tail-lights etc, but the end result came up short.

So, what I have done now is some creative 'shopping and a bit of a blend with a 4 minute tracked exposure of the sky instead.

A bit dramatic and well over the line between photography and art, but I had fun putting it together.

Baz.

(http://i.imgur.com/DvlVT.jpg)
Title: Re: Red tree revisited.
Post by: mickw on May 14, 2012, 14:45:43
 :roll:
Title: Re: Red tree revisited.
Post by: Carole on May 14, 2012, 17:39:42
Stunning milky way Baz.

Carole
Title: Re: Red tree revisited.
Post by: A.S.I.G.N_Baz on May 14, 2012, 20:25:39
LOL! Not sure what  :roll: means Mick....  ;)

Thanks Carole.

Baz.
Title: Re: Red tree revisited.
Post by: RobertM on May 14, 2012, 21:08:42
That tree doesn't look very well !

Did you say just a single 4min tracked exposure  :o
Title: Re: Red tree revisited.
Post by: A.S.I.G.N_Baz on May 15, 2012, 07:50:33
Quote from: RobertM on May 14, 2012, 21:08:42
That tree doesn't look very well !

Did you say just a single 4min tracked exposure  :o

It's a willow and it is a very healthy tree.

4 minutes is correct! ;)
Title: Re: Red tree revisited.
Post by: Mike on May 15, 2012, 13:34:40
It is incredible that you can capture such a fine view of the Milky Way with a single exposure of 4 mins. Your skies must be as black as squid ink.

Title: Re: Red tree revisited.
Post by: A.S.I.G.N_Baz on May 15, 2012, 13:40:42
Quote from: Mike on May 15, 2012, 13:34:40
It is incredible that you can capture such a fine view of the Milky Way with a single exposure of 4 mins. Your skies must be as black as squid ink.



I am often completely blown away by our cold-sub-alpine dark site views not so far from Canberra City.
Title: Re: Red tree revisited.
Post by: MarkS on May 15, 2012, 22:26:44

Single exposure of 4 minutes?  It makes me want to weep over our terrible skies here in the UK :(

Nice image by the way!

Mark