Posted by Ron Bailey on January 1, 2013 at 4:07 AM
The sunlight streaming through Portal number 3 this past summer. This image is a work in progress and is made up of 15 shots using the 17mm TS/E from Cannon.
Have a safe New Year and a productive 2013.
I've posted the larger version only. This one needs the extra room. It's a little over 10 feet high at 240 pixels/inch.
I assume you have been post processing this one over the span of 2012? it's a cool shot no doubt. I wish you had some construction equipment in the image to show perspective considering the enormity of the quarry.
Posted by Richard Olsen on January 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Wonderful shot. Is this spot open for public entry? Wher is it?
Posted by Scott Fricke on January 1, 2013 at 5:50 PM
Another great image of yours from this location, such a nice quality of light.
Posted by Ron Bailey on January 1, 2013 at 6:42 PM
Thanks guys. I kept the quarry worker in the bottom of the shot to help show the scale and I do have several images with the heavy equipment next to the pillar also showing the scale.
To be honest, I only worked on this image for about 10 minutes, using the jpegs from the camera as a test to see if it would stitch together well. I'll have to make some time and work the raw files this week.
The quarry is closed to the public. The trail that used to lead up the portal number 3 has been closed for years and access can no longer be granted to the public due to mining regulations and insurance. I'm glad I'm not considered 'public'.:)
I've put together an ebook on the quarry and will post a link to it if that is kosher? You can view the first 19 pages and then you are prompted to purchase. It's 135 epages long with video as well. Of course, you can also purchase the video on Amazon.:) Shameless plug.
Posted by Ron Bailey on January 3, 2013 at 2:04 AM
Death trap?? This from a guy who chases tornadoes!
I've been playing around with a 'pan/zoom' feature in Avid today and kind of like what it does. Let me know what you think. And yes, it's easy to over do it with the 'pan/zoom'.
Posted by John Kyler on January 3, 2013 at 9:45 PM
Very nice. It has grown since I saw it last.
Posted by John Mumaw on January 5, 2013 at 6:54 PM
This is just so good! That light beam makes the image really come to life, and you controlled the exposure perfectly.
I sure hope that this image and your eBook get a lot of exposure. You would think that there is a lot of interest in this quarry.
Posted by Ron Bailey on January 7, 2013 at 12:17 AM
I'm hoping to be able to market the images, book, and DVD this year. Working on an update to the DVD as I type.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on January 20, 2013 at 1:23 PM
The crisscrossing diagonal lines definitely keep the viewer's eye moving throughout this image. Very interesting! I look forward to the DVD!
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12 repliesHave a safe New Year and a productive 2013.
I've posted the larger version only. This one needs the extra room. It's a little over 10 feet high at 240 pixels/inch.
To be honest, I only worked on this image for about 10 minutes, using the jpegs from the camera as a test to see if it would stitch together well. I'll have to make some time and work the raw files this week.
The quarry is closed to the public. The trail that used to lead up the portal number 3 has been closed for years and access can no longer be granted to the public due to mining regulations and insurance. I'm glad I'm not considered 'public'.:)
I've put together an ebook on the quarry and will post a link to it if that is kosher? You can view the first 19 pages and then you are prompted to purchase. It's 135 epages long with video as well. Of course, you can also purchase the video on Amazon.:) Shameless plug.
I've been playing around with a 'pan/zoom' feature in Avid today and kind of like what it does. Let me know what you think. And yes, it's easy to over do it with the 'pan/zoom'.
http://www.ronbaileyphotography.wordpress.com
I sure hope that this image and your eBook get a lot of exposure. You would think that there is a lot of interest in this quarry.