Colorado Night Sky

rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
edited September 21, 2014 in Other Cool Shots
I finally made myself go out last night for my first attempt at night sky photography. Even way up here in the Gunnison National Forrest you can't get away from light pollution. So, might as well embrace it. Matter of fact, I like it!
Randy

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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2014
    Nice. You did well in just accepting the fact of light pollution and working with it.
    Cristóbal


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  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2014
    These shots certainly showcase your willingness to adapt when necessary. I could stand a little more of that religion myself.

    I've got to say, pard, this stuff here is killer good. clap.gif While I don't usually care much for vertical landscapes, that second shot ( blown up BIG and presented well ) could hang in any gallery.

    You've earned the right to post a flower shot....unmolested.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • lifeinfocuslifeinfocus Registered Users Posts: 1,461 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2014
    Very nice. I'll be in Colorado next week, hopefully there will be an opportunity to take some good shots too.

    I too like the portrait shot. I am studying more about composition lately and I read recently that when the content is vertical, go with a portrait shot/crop. It certainly works here.

    Great composition and exposure.

    I wonder if you tried taking a few images of different exposures of the top and bottom and blending them. I ask because that is on my photo bucket list.

    Phil
    http://www.PhilsImaging.com
    "You don't take a photograph, you make it." ~Ansel Adams
    Phil
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2014
    Juano wrote: »
    Nice. You did well in just accepting the fact of light pollution and working with it.

    Thanks Cristóbal
    Randy
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2014
    black mamba wrote: »
    These shots certainly showcase your willingness to adapt when necessary. I could stand a little more of that religion myself.

    I've got to say, pard, this stuff here is killer good. clap.gif While I don't usually care much for vertical landscapes, that second shot ( blown up BIG and presented well ) could hang in any gallery.

    You've earned the right to post a flower shot....unmolested.

    Tom

    Howdy Pard,

    I agree with you on vertical landscapes, but sometimes, as with this shot, vertical is the only logical choice.

    I took a bunch of sky shots, and the ones of just the stars didn't do much for me, other than amaze me how many of them rascals there are up there. I much prefer the "light pollution", gives great color to an otherwise black/white shot. I'll post a few more in a couple of days.

    I'll hold that "unmolested flower shot" in escrow!

    Thanks as always for your time and comments!
    Randy
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2014
    lifeinfocus wrote: »
    Very nice. I'll be in Colorado next week, hopefully there will be an opportunity to take some good shots too.

    I too like the portrait shot. I am studying more about composition lately and I read recently that when the content is vertical, go with a portrait shot/crop. It certainly works here.

    Great composition and exposure.

    I wonder if you tried taking a few images of different exposures of the top and bottom and blending them. I ask because that is on my photo bucket list.

    Phil

    Howdy Phil,


    I didn't do any blending for two reasons:
    1) This was my first try at night sky photography
    2) I don't use PS anymore, only Lightroom

    I appreciate your comments!
    Randy
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited September 21, 2014
    I have seen dozens of milky way shots, not one looked like this! Unique processing Pard!! Most people can't get that black to be so dark. Shots that are on my wish list! This is definitely inspiring!clap.gifivarbowdown.gif
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited September 21, 2014
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    I have seen dozens of milky way shots, not one looked like this! Unique processing Pard!! Most people can't get that black to be so dark. Shots that are on my wish list! This is definitely inspiring!clap.gifivarbowdown.gif

    Thanks for your kind comments Taz thumb.gif

    I appreciate your continued support!
    Randy
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