Moonrise Half Dome

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 27, 2012240 views11 comments

I know...I ripped off the name. But I could not think of anything else. It was both fortunate and unfortunate to have the opportunity to make this photo. Great to have the easy access with a nearly snow-less winter up to that point, but real unfortunate due to the lack of snow and that we will feel this later in the year when we need the water. Strange year.

I recounted the trip to make this photo on the Organic Light Pan blog at this LINK

I am also posting the B&W version I worked up as well below.

This was a 36 frame panoramic stitch using a D2x and my Nikon 80-200mm f/4 lens. It makes for one big panoramic. I also photographed it on 4x5 with two sheets with he camera back shifted right and left. When I get those done I post those also, now those make a REAL BIG pano.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on January 27, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Here is the B&W version.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on January 27, 2012 at 2:48 PM

With 36 frames to work with I'm sure this can be printed LARGE. Both versions are nice, but I prefer the b&w.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on January 27, 2012 at 5:18 PM

I am definitely preferring the B&W. It seems to handle the harsher light much better in that version. And the moon stands out better, too. Moon Light Photography. I am telling you, Youssef.............

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on January 27, 2012 at 10:08 PM

Harley,

I never thought of Moon Light Photography. The moon is in a small percentage of my total portfolio, it just happens that I share those most often. But thanks for the feedback.

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Comment posted by Jack Graham on January 28, 2012 at 12:34 AM

Youseff, The B&W is my choice.... definitely!
JG

Registered on November 26, 2003, 158 Posts, 574 Comments

Comment posted by Zack Clothier on January 28, 2012 at 1:11 AM

I too prefer the B/W. The shadow at the bottom is a bit of a distraction in the color version, IMHO. 36 images, Wow, that must have took you some time to put together

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on January 28, 2012 at 11:26 AM

i like it Youssef, i would like to see more details in the shadow area

Hamed

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on January 28, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Beautiful pano, Youssef. Gorgeous color and light. The two 4x5 pano ought to look awesome.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 30, 2012 at 3:32 AM

Youssef,

Terrific pano from GP. I think the curved shadow actually gives this one a somewhat unique presentation. Always a great time up there and you've captured a wonderful moment as well.

Lon

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on January 30, 2012 at 5:01 AM

What a breathtaking view and I really love how you have portrayed it here. While both the color and b&w versions work well, my personal preference is for the color one. The moon adds so much to this image.

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Comment posted by Wick Smith on January 30, 2012 at 9:10 AM

Sweet pano - the NPN limitations don't allow panos to be shown in their full glory...

this is a keeper!

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