Posted by Jack Graham on January 12, 2012 at 4:30 AM
So … went to bed early tonight, then remembered the almost full moon----
Drove out to the gorge---40-50MPH sustained winds made it impossible to get a tack sharp image—maybe next month. (it was also 29 degrees) up at Crown Point---some of you know the place. I literally almost got blown over in gusts…maybe the strongest wind I’ve ever been in. Even the big Gitzo & RRS head wasn’t enough.
This is pretty much unusable since it’s not really as sharp as I want it. 4o second exposure at F4…… ISO 400
What a wild night ---image shot about 11:15pm last night( 2 hrs 15 min ago)
JG
Posted by Steve Kennedy on January 12, 2012 at 4:20 PM
It may not be as sharp as you want but its a very cool shot. I don't recall seeing this comp of Crown Point before. It will be great to see the final image as you want it. Like said, hopefully next month.
Ditto what Steve said. It looks like a painting (just blurry enough ;-). Great composition on this. It would be interesting to try again at higher ISO (less star movement) or stopped down with star trails. Looks like you'll be heading to this location regularly.
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5 repliesDrove out to the gorge---40-50MPH sustained winds made it impossible to get a tack sharp image—maybe next month. (it was also 29 degrees) up at Crown Point---some of you know the place. I literally almost got blown over in gusts…maybe the strongest wind I’ve ever been in. Even the big Gitzo & RRS head wasn’t enough.
This is pretty much unusable since it’s not really as sharp as I want it. 4o second exposure at F4…… ISO 400
What a wild night ---image shot about 11:15pm last night( 2 hrs 15 min ago)
JG