The Dark Side
by benolsen

Comment:

Originally posted by jdannels: This is caused from the sensor heating up from being on for so long, it creates little hot spots. It happens with really long exposures. Hope this helps. Joe

Mystery solved! Thanks Joe!

Triangular
by banmorn

Comment:
Unsure if this is from the set of Battlestar Galactica or the interior of some mouse-infested HVAC ductwork. Best of Show - 10

The Poser
by rinac

Comment:
This sucks - 9

f / light
by Blackbox

Comment:
Beautifully subtle little specks of light surrounding the plane. Thanks for not getting rid of those. 9.

The Dark Side
by benolsen

Comment:
Thanks for all of your kind comments, I only wish they were for a legitimate entry! Basically, I was pissed at the weather that I couldn't do this challenge and decided to show off what I could have done. I hope you can understand my frustration and try to forgive me.

Replies:
Bvy: no city lights anywhere near, I don't know where it came from.
Zoomdak: 9743 second exposure! 2 1/2 hours or so?
Kali: Nope, Canon 10D on Sigma 12-24. Thanks for the award, I feel honored, unfortunately, you should give it to someone else. Sorry.
Metatate: Wow! A 10! Plus an Envy! I'm humbled but again, you should give it to someone who didn't cheat. :(
Blackbox: no smoothing done, just some color shifts and lots of dust removal
AP: Hey! I know you! Do you remember me?

Kids Fly Free
by benolsen

Comment:
My son is 13 months here and although he may look like he's 20 feet up in the air, he's actually just a few and is having a blast. I considered titling the shot "someone better call C.P.S." but I chickened out. Anyway, I'm still a bit sad that some of you gave this a 1. :(