We just installed gas logs and I wanted to see how the flame would look if I gave it the same treatment I did with flowing water... so I slapped on the ND filters, cranked the aperture to f22 and the shutter speed to a nice long 30 seconds... and then took several shots. Played with a variety of in-camera processing choices and I think this one was the portrait setting. Set to RAW+JPG and bombs away. This is the best as the grate was more centered and I liked there were no blown highlights in the flames.
Doing well... started at 6, got to a 6.6667 after 3, then dropped to an even 6.0000 before bed after rollover. Since then it's been a pretty nice climb. Right now after 17 1/2 hours it's up in the 6.72 range. Still 6+ long days to go.
I do like the minimal challenges as they seem to offer a level playing field and force you to use the camera vs. photoshop.
[Dec. 5th, 2013 11:19:48 AM]
Last day... had been in the 6.5s for most of the week, then touched 6.62 briefly today before now at 6.60
Clearly, not going to be a personal best. I see about four images that I like better than mine. But they are all water shots, so maybe shooting fire will give an edge.
13 hours or so and I'll know.
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WOWIE! A BLUE???? NO WAY!
Thanks everyone, that's awesome. And made my hour in front of the fireplace during the Macy's parade on Thanksgiving morning worth it.
I truly expected maybe a top 5, maybe... totally shocked.
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