The Portal

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 18, 2015372 views13 comments

This shot was a bit of a physical challenge. Had to set the self timer then run like a madman up the hill, dip in behind the rock on the left before the shutter opened then light paint the arch. Not being the picture of health at the moment, I was quite winded but everything managed to work out.Thanks for looking.

D800, 24-70, f/2.8, 24mm, iso 800

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13 comments

Comment posted by Jim Erhardt on April 19, 2015 at 6:57 AM

Carey, I'd say it was worth the effort!

The painted light looks quite warm - did you use an incandescent torch? Most LED lights have a wicked color cast...

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Comment posted by Mark Seawell on April 19, 2015 at 10:39 AM

Well done! Reminds me of "Gaudians of Tomorrow".

Mark

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on April 19, 2015 at 11:12 AM

Haha, I recognize that, running around in the dark like that. It worked out very well for you, this really looks interesting! Details in the land are just enough to not turn it into a dark blob. Great job!

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Comment posted by Gary Reed on April 19, 2015 at 2:57 PM

Love the creative effort. Stay in shape folks blush and keep shooting.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 19, 2015 at 7:35 PM

This is cool, Carey. Definitely has a science fiction feeling like, "I dare you to pass through this portal?. It looks good as it shows some details in the dark rock and a fine collection of stars in the sky.

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on April 19, 2015 at 10:36 PM

What a wicked cool image Carey!

The composition is right on the money in leading you up to the portal to another dimension, and your creativity is top notch. The technicals look great throughout the image. That portal is one heck of a attention grabber, and love this one!! devil

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Comment posted by Carey Closs on April 19, 2015 at 10:55 PM

Thanks for the feedback everyone, much appreciated.

Jim, it wasn't a incadescent light so I had to adjust the white balance in post.

Mark, I believe you may be referring to the "Gaurdian of Forever" from the episode The City on the Edge of Forever of the original Star Trek series. One of my favoritre episodes and I definitely had that in the back of my mind when making this image.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on April 19, 2015 at 11:35 PM

Carey: What a great concept and even better execution. Really well done. >=))>

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on April 20, 2015 at 6:05 AM

NICE freakin result. Otherwordly with that strong warm light. What where you using to paint? Nice job :)

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on April 20, 2015 at 9:19 AM

Really well done. A striking image.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on April 21, 2015 at 4:58 AM

Nice example of light painting which though not a natural phenomena does enhance the shot considerably. Great composition too

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Comment posted by Carey Closs on April 23, 2015 at 2:54 PM

Thanks everyone devil

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Comment posted by gary phillips on April 24, 2015 at 3:57 PM

Excellent image, Carey. Love the idea and the execution was well worth the effort. devil

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