Aurora Borealis

DRT-MaverickDRT-Maverick Registered Users Posts: 476 Major grins
edited December 14, 2005 in Landscapes
Hope you enjoy these shots. Tell me what you think. :)

aurora7di.jpg

auroralake9fz.jpg
Pentax K20D 14.6mp Body : Pentax *ist D 6.1mp Body : Pentax ZX10 Body : 180mm Sigma Macro EX lens : 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA Lens : 28-200mm Sigma Lens : 50-500mm Sigma APO DG EX lens : Pentax AF-500FTZ flash : Sigma EX 2x Teleconverter.
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  • JnicholsJnichols Registered Users Posts: 223 Major grins
    edited November 24, 2005
    Breathtaking! Beautiful shots - I've got to find my husband and show him these pictures! I LOVE #2 - it's really quite amazing.
    -Jenny :photo
    www.jennifernicholsonphotography.com
  • binghottbinghott Registered Users Posts: 1,075 Major grins
    edited November 24, 2005
    #2 is absolutely out of this world.
    i love it.
    if i took it myself i would have a huge print of it hanging on my wall right now.
    binghott.com
  • grimacegrimace Registered Users Posts: 1,537 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Unreal Shots!!
    GREAT SHOTS!! I really like shot #2. If you don't mind sharing, where and when were these shots taken?

    -Adam

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  • DRT-MaverickDRT-Maverick Registered Users Posts: 476 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Up by Lake Tahoe in Desolation Wilderness
    Pentax K20D 14.6mp Body : Pentax *ist D 6.1mp Body : Pentax ZX10 Body : 180mm Sigma Macro EX lens : 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA Lens : 28-200mm Sigma Lens : 50-500mm Sigma APO DG EX lens : Pentax AF-500FTZ flash : Sigma EX 2x Teleconverter.
  • OwenOwen Registered Users Posts: 948 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    WOW! Well done! Best stuff I've seen from you.

    Between this and your gummy bears, I'd say you're improving!! clap.gif
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Astonishing!
    I just watched "Secrets of Alaska" on Discovery today, they showed some auroras, too... It's been one of my dreams to see one IRL...

    Great captures, especially #2!thumb.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,940 moderator
    edited November 25, 2005
    I never new you could see this in Tahoe. Looks a bit like Loon Lake (WAG)
    or maybe the Velmas (another WAG).

    Regardless, they're beautiful shots!

    Ian
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  • Focus PocusFocus Pocus Registered Users Posts: 64 Big grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Wow! I agree with the others. . . # 2 is amazing. Print that!
  • DRT-MaverickDRT-Maverick Registered Users Posts: 476 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    ian408 wrote:
    I never new you could see this in Tahoe. Looks a bit like Loon Lake (WAG)
    or maybe the Velmas (another WAG).

    Regardless, they're beautiful shots!

    Ian
    Once in a rare while you'll get sunflares and such that will cause it in areas that don't usually have it. It only lasted a few hours, you just have to pay attention to astronomical news. (wasn't too big of an event because it wasn't a large enough sunflare to cause problems with electrical equipment. Actually, I'm not sure if it was a sunflare that caused this one, but tomorrow the weather's supposed to drastically change, maybe this has something to do with it?)
    Pentax K20D 14.6mp Body : Pentax *ist D 6.1mp Body : Pentax ZX10 Body : 180mm Sigma Macro EX lens : 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA Lens : 28-200mm Sigma Lens : 50-500mm Sigma APO DG EX lens : Pentax AF-500FTZ flash : Sigma EX 2x Teleconverter.
  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    WOW!

    Nice event shots! Really cool event!

    ginger
    After all is said and done, it is the sweet tea.
  • USAIRUSAIR Registered Users Posts: 2,646 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Wow amazing photos
    #2 picture perfect...real beauty

    Thanks
    Fred
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Excellent DRT !! thumb.gif Keep them coming.
  • TristanPTristanP Registered Users Posts: 1,107 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    #2 is stunning. I hope it's on your wall shortly.
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  • ThusieThusie Registered Users Posts: 1,818 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Beyond amazin!!! Just beautiful would print out boththumb.gifthumbthumb.gifclap.gifclap
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Outstanding! thumb.gif



    auroralake9fz.jpg

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  • davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    I'm going to join in with everyone else, number 2 is great. (one isn't bad either)

    This is a link for a spot to get these printed.
    The cost is $9.95 for a 20x30 print. The catch is, you must order at least 2 prints to get this price.

    I did try this out, and I liked what I saw.
    I hope you print them out.

    http://www.elcocolor.com/hot_internet_only_specials.htm
    dave.

    Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
  • DRT-MaverickDRT-Maverick Registered Users Posts: 476 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    My camera is 6.0mp, is that high enough to print 20x30?
    Pentax K20D 14.6mp Body : Pentax *ist D 6.1mp Body : Pentax ZX10 Body : 180mm Sigma Macro EX lens : 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA Lens : 28-200mm Sigma Lens : 50-500mm Sigma APO DG EX lens : Pentax AF-500FTZ flash : Sigma EX 2x Teleconverter.
  • mereimagemereimage Registered Users Posts: 448 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Exif?
    I would like to see the exif data on these-awesome shoots please

    Mereimage
  • davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    DRT-Maverick wrote:
    My camera is 6.0mp, is that high enough to print 20x30?
    More than enough.

    I printed this picture (less the frame) from my canon D Reb 300. (6 Megapixel)

    medium.jpg

    Which is a crop from this picture

    medium.jpg

    and it turned out fine.

    medium.jpg

    Give it a shot. With shipping I think it was around $25.

    P.S. The pic of me holding the photo is a half second shot. Don't judge the
    print quality from it. It's more for showing the size.
    dave.

    Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
  • DRT-MaverickDRT-Maverick Registered Users Posts: 476 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    It should tell, but the exif is:

    EXIF
    Camera
    Make PENTAX Corporation
    Model PENTAX *ist D
    Orientation upper left
    Exposure time 10 s
    F-number 22
    Exposure program Manual
    ISO speed ratings 200
    Component config YCbCr
    Exposure bias value 0.000000
    Metering mode Pattern
    Flash Flash did not fire [off]
    Focal length 28 mm
    Colorspace sRGB
    Exposure mode Manual exposure
    Focal length in 35mm film 42 mm
    Pentax K20D 14.6mp Body : Pentax *ist D 6.1mp Body : Pentax ZX10 Body : 180mm Sigma Macro EX lens : 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA Lens : 28-200mm Sigma Lens : 50-500mm Sigma APO DG EX lens : Pentax AF-500FTZ flash : Sigma EX 2x Teleconverter.
  • ChrisJChrisJ Registered Users Posts: 2,164 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Awesome! I really want to see the Aurora some day.
    Chris
  • illuminati919illuminati919 Registered Users Posts: 713 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    thumb.gif Those are awesome, I've always wanted to see an aurora. thumb.gif
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  • DRT-MaverickDRT-Maverick Registered Users Posts: 476 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    I'm going to get it printed off in both Lustre and Glossy. Let's see how it looks. The quality on the site said that it won't be completely high, it'll be quality 3 or 4. Wish me luck.
    Pentax K20D 14.6mp Body : Pentax *ist D 6.1mp Body : Pentax ZX10 Body : 180mm Sigma Macro EX lens : 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA Lens : 28-200mm Sigma Lens : 50-500mm Sigma APO DG EX lens : Pentax AF-500FTZ flash : Sigma EX 2x Teleconverter.
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,940 moderator
    edited November 25, 2005
    95Mcaj wrote:
    Awesome! I really want to see the Aurora some day.


    Ah, but you have access to the people who know when this might
    occur :D

    I'm guessing solar flare + clear, cold night + good timing = perfect opportunity.
    Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
  • davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    DRT-Maverick wrote:
    I'm going to get it printed off in both Lustre and Glossy. Let's see how it looks. The quality on the site said that it won't be completely high, it'll be quality 3 or 4. Wish me luck.
    I think it'll print fine.
    When I had the 2 prints made, I upscaled them myself to 254 DPI. I just tried
    uploading the seagull pic again, and it came up 4/4.

    As I re-read the FAQ at EL CO, it say's that they have software to upsize your file.

    The shipping is a little higher than I remember, oh well. $32 for 2 20x30's isn't bad.

    Good luck, but I don't really think you need it.:D
    dave.

    Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
  • ChrisJChrisJ Registered Users Posts: 2,164 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    ian408 wrote:
    Ah, but you have access to the people who know when this might occur :D

    I'm guessing solar flare + clear, cold night + good timing = perfect opportunity.
    Very true! I'll have to ask the folks who run the Solar lab to keep me informed. I never really thought of the aurora being visible this far south. But a quick search on the web reveals Mexico and San Diego!
    Chris
  • prity goldfishprity goldfish Registered Users Posts: 233 Major grins
    edited November 26, 2005
    when did you take these tyler? i'm very impressed.
  • GREAPERGREAPER Registered Users Posts: 3,113 Major grins
    edited November 26, 2005
    Awesome shots Maverick
    http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/

  • lynnmalynnma Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 5,208 Major grins
    edited November 26, 2005
    Congratulations! a wonderful capture, really beautiful. Take a shot of the print so we can see it when it's done! clap.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
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  • DRT-MaverickDRT-Maverick Registered Users Posts: 476 Major grins
    edited November 26, 2005
    Hey thanks everyone! I'll be sure to show you the quality of the prints when I get them. I need to figure out how to identify if a picture would look better glossy or lustre. :P
    prity goldfish wrote:
    when did you take these tyler? i'm very impressed.
    Oh, remember where we hiked? There are a ton of other trailheads going there, and hundreds of lakes. I went to one of the lakes I backpacked at. If you run up there it takes like 15-20 minutes. That was a few days ago.
    Pentax K20D 14.6mp Body : Pentax *ist D 6.1mp Body : Pentax ZX10 Body : 180mm Sigma Macro EX lens : 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA Lens : 28-200mm Sigma Lens : 50-500mm Sigma APO DG EX lens : Pentax AF-500FTZ flash : Sigma EX 2x Teleconverter.
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