Man and Universe

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted December 7, 2014220 views11 comments

Quite literally (one) man and nature. It was kind of cold, but I managed to stand reasonably still for roughly 25 minutes.

Comments most welcome!

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Jim Gavin on December 7, 2014 at 11:27 PM

Now this is impressive. What are the specs.? Where were you? Your posture suggests that you were out for an evening stroll. Well done!

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Comment posted by Basil Greber on December 8, 2014 at 2:36 AM

This was in Eureka Valley, California. It is actually in the morning, roughly 4.30 am or so. Techs are: Nikon D610, 18-35 AF-S @ 18/5.6, ISO 200, 25 min exposure (single frame).

Registered on November 8, 2005, 219 Posts, 1340 Comments

Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on December 8, 2014 at 3:07 AM

Next time we want the full circular star trails Basil

You need to find yourself a willing and patient model though while you "fiddle" with the camera during the shot.

Very nice image anyway.

Registered on October 8, 2014, 226 Posts, 1187 Comments

Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on December 8, 2014 at 11:17 AM

25 minutes!!?!? I already have a hard time standing still for 30-60 seconds during nightly self-portraits.... But glad you succeeded, because this a great picture!

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on December 10, 2014 at 4:00 PM

I like the idea but for me it's too bright since this is a night shot

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 10, 2014 at 5:53 PM

Basil, This is a very cool shot and I like the idea of it. As Bill mentioned I think it looks a little too bright for a night scene but otherwise very nice.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on December 11, 2014 at 3:43 PM

I like the composition and the star trails, but I do agree with the comments that it is a bit bright for a night shot.

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on December 14, 2014 at 4:05 PM

very creative, and amazing that you could stand there for that long :). Well done.

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Comment posted by Holger Streu on December 21, 2014 at 10:47 AM

Looks to me, two different frames. Night shot and foreground day time. Your shadow shows a morning/afternoon shot. Eliminate the shadow and make the foreground darker. Should be a very interesting photo.

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Comment posted by Basil Greber on December 21, 2014 at 12:32 PM

This is a single exposure at night. The shadow is from moonlight. But your point, which was also mentioned by previous posters, is taken - it's too bright. I'll have to re-process it.

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Comment posted by Holger Streu on December 21, 2014 at 4:48 PM

That is amazing that you could stand still for 25 minutes.

Registered on September 19, 2011, 50 Posts, 113 Comments