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 … 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 Refocused:
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.

Stupid, stupid, STUPID! Warning Sign - Dog on Property ~ DUH
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Comment by Art Roflmao:
Did you yell "Hey, you're a GROUNDhog! Not a TREEhog!"?
Then the critter answers back: "I'm branching out." hahahhaaahaaaha. I'm here all week. :P

Transition
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Comment by hkpdso:
Nice effect with the light into the night sky. I think a slight upward angle with less of the terrestrial, the water reflection takes away from the image.

Stupid, stupid, STUPID! Warning Sign - Dog on Property ~ DUH
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Comment by tnun:
actually quite charming.

Stroked
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Comment by Neat:
I did like the effect!