Hatteras by Starlight

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted February 17, 2011164 views9 comments

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Up close & personal. Taken back in January - about 7:30 pm before the full moon rose. Pointing up at this severe angle did require some lens correction in ACR. As always, the larger version has much more detail.

Canon 5DII; 16-35 f/2.8 @16mm; F4; 20 seconds; 1600 ISO

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9 comments

Comment posted by Robert Stough on February 17, 2011 at 3:34 PM

Excellent shot Wick. I've been to the top of this lighthouse many times and have seen it in a wide variety of conditions but this stands out as really unique and beautiful. Great work.

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on February 17, 2011 at 6:35 PM

Wonderful. This gives off a bit of an eerie sci-fi/fantasy feel, IMO, thanks to all the blue tones. The barbershop at the end of the universe?

Max

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 18, 2011 at 12:13 AM

Stars are well exposed here Wick. I like the prominence of the light house as well. The rays of light emanating from the light head are beautiful.

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Comment posted by Cristina Strudthof on February 18, 2011 at 8:06 AM

Wonderful photo. I love this POV because it conveys a sense of purpose for the lighthouse IMO.

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Comment posted by Craig Myers on February 18, 2011 at 8:52 PM

What a great shot. Beautifully imagined and presented.

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on February 18, 2011 at 10:20 PM

beautiful, Wick. I like the light beams radiating from the top, and I'm always a fan of star fields like this one

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 19, 2011 at 5:28 AM

Incredible shot! Probably the most unique and gorgeous shot of the Hatteras Light that I've ever seen. Too cool!

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on February 21, 2011 at 1:46 AM

Simply stunning, love the stars, the color ...love it all.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on February 28, 2011 at 6:42 AM

An impressive composition and perfect exposure! This creative point of view is delightful.

Peter

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