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Atlanta City skyline shot

wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
edited May 11, 2012 in Location, Location, Location!
Really, it's only half the city. But it makes for a nice skyline shot of Atlanta.

The spot is on the North Avenue bridge over Interstate 75.

On the Georgia Tech side of the the bridge, on the south side, there's a small hole in the fence. Set up there with a tripod, and you can get something like this.

2553067-L.jpg

Patch29 showed me this, and told me how to shoot it.

I went back a couple of times before I got it right.
Sid.
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    wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited July 9, 2006
    This is right by The Varsity, by the way, if you have a hankering for an overrated hotdog and some tasty onion rings.
    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
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    NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited July 9, 2006
    Ooooh, Sid, this is awesome!
    For the educational purposes: what's the EXIF on that?

    And you are so going to enter Ch.68 with it, aren't ya? mwink.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
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    wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited July 9, 2006
    Nikolai wrote:
    For the educational purposes: what's the EXIF on that?

    And you are so going to enter Ch.68 with it, aren't ya? mwink.gif


    It's ollllld!

    It's also a combination of at least two exposures, possibly more. Here's the smugmug exif.


    Make: Canon
    Model: Canon PowerShot G3
    Size: 2272x1704
    Bytes: 2651119
    Aperture: f/4.5
    Focal Length: 11.1875mm (guess: 38mm in 35mm)
    Exposure Time: 15s (150/10)
    JPEG Quality: 5
    Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
    Exposure Bias: 0
    ExposureMode: 1
    DigitalZoomRatio: 2272/2272
    SensingMethod: One-chip color sensor
    ColorSpace: sRGB
    Sid.
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    NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited July 9, 2006
    Thanks!
    wxwax wrote:
    It's ollllld!
    Model: Canon PowerShot G3
    Ah, I see. I was wondering why you opted for a P&S crop..mwink.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
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    bhambham Registered Users Posts: 1,303 Major grins
    edited July 19, 2006
    What time of day did you do this shot? Its obviously early evening but would you say how long before/after sunset?
    "A photo is like a hamburger. You can get one from McDonalds for $1, one from Chili's for $5, or one from Ruth's Chris for $15. You usually get what you pay for, but don't expect a Ruth's Chris burger at a McDonalds price, if you want that, go cook it yourself." - me
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    AngeloAngelo Super Moderators Posts: 8,937 moderator
    edited July 19, 2006
    very pretty shot Sid. thumb.gif

    That blue is so nice I almost imagined you used a Nikon lol3.gif
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    photodougphotodoug Registered Users Posts: 870 Major grins
    edited July 19, 2006
    spent many an evening in that revolving bar....

    nice time exp
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2006
    eek7.gif Excellent shot i have one question i am in big problem as 14th August is coming city will be decorated with lights and i will be there my problem is

    "when i am shooting a scene like this cars coming from front their head lights spoil whole image unlike your smooth river of white lights it is like full size sun in the picture is this problem with small cameras ? decreasing shutter speed wont help ne_nau.gif cars going away from lens are ok rolleyes1.gif
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    wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2006
    Awais Yaqub wrote:
    eek7.gif Excellent shot i have one question i am in big problem as 14th August is coming city will be decorated with lights and i will be there my problem is

    "when i am shooting a scene like this cars coming from front their head lights spoil whole image unlike your smooth river of white lights it is like full size sun in the picture is this problem with small cameras ? decreasing shutter speed wont help ne_nau.gif cars going away from lens are ok rolleyes1.gif
    You're worried about the glare of the car headlights?

    How close will you be? Will you be at ground level, or above? What time of day will you shoot?

    I'm guessing I was about 60 meters or so from the nearest headlights, and as you can see, there wasn't a problem. It probably helped that I was also above them and shooting from the side. Also, I was not shooting in complete darkness.

    So my guess would be that as long as the headlights are not coming directly at your lens, and you shoot while there's still a little bit of light in the sky (my favorite time of day to shoot) you should be OK. ne_nau.gif
    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
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    wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2006
    bham wrote:
    What time of day did you do this shot? Its obviously early evening but would you say how long before/after sunset?
    The sky was shot after the sun was below the horizon, but before all of the light had gone out of the sky. A long exposure, and a little bit of Photoshop tweaking, will draw this lovely blue out of a clear sky.

    In real life, the sky doesn't look exactly like this, but if you watch carefully you'll see something close. Be quick, it doesn't last long!
    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
    http://www.mcneel.com/users/jb/foghorn/ill_shut_up.au
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2006
    wxwax wrote:
    You're worried about the glare of the car headlights?

    How close will you be? Will you be at ground level, or above? What time of day will you shoot?

    I'm guessing I was about 60 meters or so from the nearest headlights, and as you can see, there wasn't a problem. It probably helped that I was also above them and shooting from the side. Also, I was not shooting in complete darkness.

    So my guess would be that as long as the headlights are not coming directly at your lens, and you shoot while there's still a little bit of light in the sky (my favorite time of day to shoot) you should be OK. ne_nau.gif

    my shooting time will be complete dark like these
    http://awais.smugmug.com/gallery/1230438

    i think this problem ends when shooting from angle right ? thumb.gif
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    wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2006
    Awais Yaqub wrote:
    my shooting time will be complete dark like these
    http://awais.smugmug.com/gallery/1230438

    i think this problem ends when shooting from angle right ? thumb.gif
    I would think so. You're OK here, for example.

    I'd still recommend not shooting in complete darkness, if you have the choice. The pictures are prettier when there's a bit of light left in the sky.
    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
    http://www.mcneel.com/users/jb/foghorn/ill_shut_up.au
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    James SJames S Registered Users Posts: 439 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2006
    Just for other options Jackson Street Bridge is an excellent place as well:

    59566304-M.jpg
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    wholenewlightwholenewlight Registered Users Posts: 1,529 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2006
    wxwax wrote:
    This is right by The Varsity, by the way, if you have a hankering for an overrated hotdog and some tasty onion rings.

    But I go for a couple of those overrated Varsity hot dogs most every time I'm in Atlanta - something about them . . .

    :eat 10944573-Ti.gif
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    wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2006
    rex wrote:
    Just for other options Jackson Street Bridge is an excellent place as well:

    59566304-Th.jpg
    Good tip, thanks!
    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
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    WoodsterWoodster Registered Users Posts: 3 Beginner grinner
    edited November 1, 2006
    Great Photo of Atlanta Skyline!
    Sid,

    I am new to site and really like your Atlanta photo. I live in Atlanta and wondered if it would be possible to use your photo on my website.
    Thanks.
    wxwax wrote:
    Really, it's only half the city. But it makes for a nice skyline shot of Atlanta.

    The spot is on the North Avenue bridge over Interstate 75.

    On the Georgia Tech side of the the bridge, on the south side, there's a small hole in the fence. Set up there with a tripod, and you can get something like this.

    2553067-L.jpg

    Patch29 showed me this, and told me how to shoot it.

    I went back a couple of times before I got it right.
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    wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited November 1, 2006
    Woodster, send me a PM with details.
    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
    http://www.mcneel.com/users/jb/foghorn/ill_shut_up.au
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    Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited November 1, 2006
    Sid,
    Very nice shot. iloveyou.gif

    Congratulations.
    After some essays you did it. Nicely.
    All the best to you.thumb.gif
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    WoodsterWoodster Registered Users Posts: 3 Beginner grinner
    edited November 5, 2006
    New to site
    wxwax wrote:
    Woodster, send me a PM with details.

    Sid,

    Iam interested in the possibilty of using your Atlanta Skyline photo for my website and don't understand all the lingo. What does "PM" stand for?

    I am a builder, real estate agent and amateur phototographer.
    I am interested in using your photo on the frontpage of my website. I have lived in Atlanta since 1986 and believe that your photo shows a positive vibrant picture of Atlanta. I like your photo better than other ones that I have seen. The picture would be featured on my website with buttons below to search for properties, featured properties, info about the real estate company, etc.

    Thanks for your consideration.
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    wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Woodster wrote:
    Sid,

    Iam interested in the possibilty of using your Atlanta Skyline photo for my website and don't understand all the lingo. What does "PM" stand for?

    I am a builder, real estate agent and amateur phototographer.
    I am interested in using your photo on the frontpage of my website. I have lived in Atlanta since 1986 and believe that your photo shows a positive vibrant picture of Atlanta. I like your photo better than other ones that I have seen. The picture would be featured on my website with buttons below to search for properties, featured properties, info about the real estate company, etc.

    Thanks for your consideration.


    Hi Woodster. wave.gif

    Glad you like the image. I sent you a Private Message. It should pop-up automatically when you visit dgrin.

    If it doesn't, you have have a pop-up blocker turned on. In that case, just go to "Quick Links" on the banner across the top of this message, second from the right, and click on Private Messages.
    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
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    WoodsterWoodster Registered Users Posts: 3 Beginner grinner
    edited November 7, 2006
    Atlanta photo
    wxwax wrote:
    Hi Woodster. wave.gif

    Glad you like the image. I sent you a Private Message. It should pop-up automatically when you visit dgrin.

    If it doesn't, you have have a pop-up blocker turned on. In that case, just go to "Quick Links" on the banner across the top of this message, second from the right, and click on Private Messages.

    Response
    Call me on my cell at 404-***-1247 and I can arrange to meet you to give you a check for the photo.

    Thanks.:ivar
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    patch29patch29 Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,928 Major grins
    edited January 27, 2007
    I found a time machine site that shows past sites with photos from today.


    Here is what your shot looked like in 1955.
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    wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited January 27, 2007
    patch29 wrote:
    I found a time machine site that shows past sites with photos from today.


    Here is what your shot looked like in 1955.
    Wow, that's amazing. The city sure has changed in 50 years. Great find!
    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
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    patch29patch29 Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,928 Major grins
    edited January 27, 2007
    wxwax wrote:
    Wow, that's amazing. The city sure has changed in 50 years. Great find!


    The old train station looked amazing. I would like to find some photos inside of it.
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    magicpicmagicpic Registered Users Posts: 527 Major grins
    edited February 2, 2007
    wxwax wrote:
    Really, it's only half the city. But it makes for a nice skyline shot of Atlanta.

    The spot is on the North Avenue bridge over Interstate 75.

    On the Georgia Tech side of the the bridge, on the south side, there's a small hole in the fence. Set up there with a tripod, and you can get something like this.

    2553067-L.jpg

    Patch29 showed me this, and told me how to shoot it.

    I went back a couple of times before I got it right.

    I live in atlanta so what lens, and other camera settings did you us? hope to hear....widget
    (2) Canon 20d, (1) canon 30d, 70-200is 2.8, tamron 17-50,canon 50mm 1.4
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    wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited February 2, 2007
    magicpic wrote:
    I live in atlanta so what lens, and other camera settings did you us? hope to hear....widget
    Here's the exif. My trusty Canon G3.

    make: Canon
    model: Canon PowerShot G3
    size: 2272px x 1704px
    file size: 2.53 MB
    aperture: f/4.5
    focal length: 11.1875mm (guess: 38mm in 35mm)
    exposure time: 15s (150/10)
    JPEG Quality: 5
    flash: flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
    exposure bias: 0
    exposure mode: 1
    white balance: auto
    digital zoom ratio: 2272/2272
    sensing method: one-chip color sensor
    colorspace: sRGB
    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
    http://www.mcneel.com/users/jb/foghorn/ill_shut_up.au
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    ogsrotagogsrotag Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited July 14, 2009
    new view - same location
    the hole is still there

    http://www.panoramio.com/photo/24177385

    http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/24177385.jpg
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    kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,680 moderator
    edited July 14, 2009
    wxwax wrote:
    2553067-L.jpg

    Didn't I see this shot in a movie? headscratch.gif
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    AtlPikManAtlPikMan Registered Users Posts: 43 Big grins
    edited July 15, 2009
    Nice Shot, I gotta look for that spot next time i'm down there.
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    grimacegrimace Registered Users Posts: 1,534 Major grins
    edited January 9, 2012
    Sid,

    I'm a few years late to finding your post. It's a great shot!! I'll be in Atlanta tomorrow night. Do you know if this shot is still possible? I was in Atlanta in November near this area and couldn't find a way to shoot at the locating I was at due to the plants they put un on the overpass.
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