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Portsmouth in the storm
PeterD-2009
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Recently we have had a succesion of storms blowing through from the Atlantic. This has eased off for a short while to be replaced by sharp heavy downpours. I took these images today off Portsdown Hill looking toward Portsmouth Harbour and thought I would share them with you.
The actual storm centre was to the south of The Isle of Wight but the fringes caught both the island and Portsmouth. Where I was standing was in sunshine:ivar
This comprises 21 portrait images stitched together to form this panorama.
This image concentrates on the dock area and city of Portsmouth. The rain has caused the colours to be very muted. The IOW can just be made out behind the Spinnaker Tower on the right of the image. The contrast of the sea conditions in the harbour with that in the solent can clearly be seen.
The actual storm centre was to the south of The Isle of Wight but the fringes caught both the island and Portsmouth. Where I was standing was in sunshine:ivar
This comprises 21 portrait images stitched together to form this panorama.
This image concentrates on the dock area and city of Portsmouth. The rain has caused the colours to be very muted. The IOW can just be made out behind the Spinnaker Tower on the right of the image. The contrast of the sea conditions in the harbour with that in the solent can clearly be seen.
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The blue and green hues that pop out in these are great. Good shots.
www.StormSpectator.com - see and upload storm photos
My flickr Photostream (sudste)
I'm surprised that you didn't suddenly feel the firm hand of a man in a blue uniform on your shoulder…
"…excuse me sir, but if you'd like to come along with me and explain exactly what you were doing taking pictures of Her Majesty's Naval Dockyard…"
uh oh…
Nice light!
- Wil
I am finding making multi-shot panoramas is getting easier. I get the exposure in the brightest area I intend to shoot in. Note the shutter speed, set the focus on an object I want to be sharp. Find a site-line to act as a guide to ensure the camera shots are straight and in line with each other. Then the camera is switched to manual mode, shutter set to the noted value then start shooting with about a 20-25% overlap.
Wil, if the boys in blue saw me they would have been worried about my mental state attempting to take photos in those weather conditions
It was the contrast in weather that attracted me to take these panoramas.
Thanks for viewing and commenting
Peter
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