Got Milk?

bgarlandbgarland Registered Users Posts: 761 Major grins
edited September 23, 2014 in Landscapes
Even though I have the equipment, my night sky shots have fallen below my expectations. I finally figured it out and was able to capture this Milky Way shot up near Hart Prairie, North of Flagstaff, AZ this weekend.

Now I just need to find a location with more interesting foreground. :D

Flagstaff-13-L.jpg
Brad

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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2014
    You certainly figured it out! Share if you may.
  • bgarlandbgarland Registered Users Posts: 761 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2014
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    You certainly figured it out! Share if you may.

    First is I finally have a Canon 5DMK III which does high ISO pretty well. Second is a good 16-35mm F2.8 lens.

    This was a 20 second shot at F2.8 with ISO set at 6400.

    What I didn't try before was the high ISO settings. My old 7D just got too noisy.
    Brad

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  • bgarlandbgarland Registered Users Posts: 761 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2014
    This worked pretty well for campsite shots too. This one was shot ISO 3200 due to the fire light.

    Flagstaff-11-L.jpg
    Brad

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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2014
    Fantastic! You are all set!!
    Yes, ISO performance will spoil you!
    Cheers!
  • bocoboco Registered Users Posts: 710 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2014
    mooi en zeer knappe opname.
    grt,boco.
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  • OnionbagsOnionbags Registered Users Posts: 2 Beginner grinner
    edited August 27, 2014
    I really like the campsite image. Great lighting and composition. By adding the person (assume it is you) it feels like you captured the moment. I really like it.
  • bgarlandbgarland Registered Users Posts: 761 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2014
    boco wrote: »
    mooi en zeer knappe opname.
    grt,boco.


    Dank je wel :D
    Brad

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  • bgarlandbgarland Registered Users Posts: 761 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2014
    Onionbags wrote: »
    I really like the campsite image. Great lighting and composition. By adding the person (assume it is you) it feels like you captured the moment. I really like it.


    Thanks. Yep that be me. :D
    Brad

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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited August 28, 2014
    Love that second image, Brad. Really gives a sense of the solitude and awe of the area. Excellent light balance between the elements. thumb.gif
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  • bgarlandbgarland Registered Users Posts: 761 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2014
    kdog wrote: »
    Love that second image, Brad. Really gives a sense of the solitude and awe of the area. Excellent light balance between the elements. thumb.gif


    Thanks Joel. I enjoy trying to capture a similar image whenever I am out camping. Some turn out better than others. :D
    Brad

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  • EvanThomasEvanThomas Registered Users Posts: 82 Big grins
    edited September 5, 2014
    Nice shots, thanks for sharing! :)
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  • fool4thecityfool4thecity Registered Users Posts: 632 Major grins
    edited September 12, 2014
    Love the shots "Bgarland" I'll be upgrading soon, too. Can't wait to upgrade from my 7D. 5DIII or a 1Dx is the question... Could almost buy 2 5D's for the price of the 1Dx though.:bash
    Keep sharing!

    Peace,
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2014
    bgarland wrote: »
    This worked pretty well for campsite shots too. This one was shot ISO 3200 due to the fire light.

    Flagstaff-11-L.jpg

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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,939 moderator
    edited September 17, 2014
    Very nice MW!
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  • JonaBeth RussellJonaBeth Russell Registered Users Posts: 1,065 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2014
    As a lowly 7D owner, I MUST find a way to make this happen!!! So far, all I get is ....a big jumble of bleh. lol

    Great shots!!
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,939 moderator
    edited September 17, 2014
    JonaBeth Russell wrote: »
    As a lowly 7D owner, I MUST find a way to make this happen!!! So far, all I get is ....a big jumble of bleh. lol

    Great shots!!

    Focus is hard at night, try and use Live View. The set the camera to "M"anual and set the ISO to around 6400. Use the fastest and widest lens you have. A 16-35 or 14 works great. Set it to F2.8, set your shutter to "B"ulb and shoot for about 17s.

    Give it try and good luck!
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  • CornflakeCornflake Registered Users Posts: 3,346 Major grins
    edited September 18, 2014
    Very nice! My 60D can't handle those ISOs well, alas.
    Don
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited September 18, 2014
    Cornflake wrote: »
    Very nice! My 60D can't handle those ISOs well, alas.

    That's unexpected.....in theory based on various sites that conduct tests and comparisons, 6D has better actually ISO performance and higher dynamic range. However, I would take your words over their tests.
  • CornflakeCornflake Registered Users Posts: 3,346 Major grins
    edited September 18, 2014
    You said 6D...if that's what you meant, that's not my 60D, which is a 7D light.
    Don
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited September 18, 2014
    Cornflake wrote: »
    You said 6D...if that's what you meant, that's not my 60D, which is a 7D light.

    I meant 6D....sorry didn't read it right.....order is restored in the world! Cheers!
  • karloznzkarloznz Registered Users Posts: 126 Major grins
    edited September 23, 2014
    Good work - I have a dream to have a 5d soon so I can get involved with this kind of work - The 50d falls so short in fact its appalling with The high ISO noise. The second photos of the camps site etc is just fantastic - the combination of ambient and natural light creates a lovely atmosphere and the composition and location all work very well together.
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