Z o o m
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Comment by primabarbara:
so funny there ist zoom also printed on the magnifying glass.
Great setup!

Z o o m
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Comment by GolferDDS:
I really like looking at old photographs. I would love to know the history behind your collection. Nicely organized composition.

Winding
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Comment by roz:
WOW .. this looks so inviting .. i'd love to be driving on this road with that awesome view .. :)

Shenanigans
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Comment by MaryO:
I like that there's another apparition in the back on the left. Just a nice detail.

Z o o m
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Comment by spencelg:
In the top few for this challenge.

Z o o m
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Comment by JulietNN:
clever and I love the fact you used old generational photos, well done

Bath Time
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Comment by photoboy19:
I love this photo, its just the bottom half of the bird is out of focus, but other than that great shot

Knock Yourself Out
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Comment by tnun:
sweet

Transition
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Comment by glad2badad:

Originally posted by GolferDDS: I am interested in your technique. I am fascinated by the fact that you have such a sharp focus on the stars which required a fast shutter speed and yet there is light coming from either a sunrise or a town on the other side of the mountain. So what interests me is how you get both the light and dark so nicely exposed. Good job.

Thanks for the comment / question. It's a bit of experimentation to find the right ISO and shutter speed. Started with the 400 rule (400 divided by focal length â€Â¦ 400/24 = 16 seconds rounded down). Take a few exposures to dial in the settings. Hardest part is getting focus. The lens I used, like many, doesn't quite sit right at the infinity mark. Just a slight movement in focus (like 1/32") made a big difference. In retrospect I think I sharpened this a bit too much in post (I should edit on my PC and good monitor instead of being lazy and doing it on a laptop in front of the TV - LOL).

Transition
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Comment by GolferDDS:
I am interested in your technique. I am fascinated by the fact that you have such a sharp focus on the stars which required a fast shutter speed and yet there is light coming from either a sunrise or a town on the other side of the mountain. So what interests me is how you get both the light and dark so nicely exposed. Good job.