sharpen. resize. sharpen.
Setup: I used a graduated ND upside down hand held to darken the foreground as there is a road with streetlights, and I set the white balance to tungsten and focused on the moon and left the lens open at 2.8.
I had too many options, I hope this was the best...
Post Challenge: WooHoo!! A ribbon and a PB!!!! I am ecstatic!! Thanks for all the comments, I have some outtakes up on my profile :). The bright "star" by the horizon is actually Venus. I may now return to my normal life as this is my highest finishing week on DPC! :D
As a side note to my two shots this week, one is a self portrait, and this shot is a few minutes from my house. I never would have taken either of these shots if I hadn't participated in the 30 Day Where I Live and Self Portrait challenges. IMO I learned more about my equipment and lighting and PP doing these then I do in challenges and most forum posts. I recommend doing these 30 Days atleast once, you won't regret it.
This photo was selected as the Kodak Picture of the Day for April 13, 2007 :)
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Perhaps because of its simplicity, the way it has so beautifully pared the landscape down,this photo is one that has stayed with me in my mind. Occasionally when I am travelling at dusk I find myself looking to see if I can find my own version of it!
Every time I see the front page this pictures just stands out to me. This spring I will be getting an SLR and can't wait to try out night photography for myself. Great Insiration!
Woo hoo.. yet another ribbon... and well deserved in this one too, the lighting is pretty cool.. (i havent figured out how to get stars yet..but tis a goal)
You make us proud! Congrats on the red. I agree about the 30 day challenge - I've learned a ton from all you guys as well as from my own experimentations. This is a beautiful shot - I gave it a 10.
Very nice image, I really like the outline of the hill and how you frame the photo with the trees at the right with the background light coming into the image from the right. The little bright spot just above the hill line to the left is a bit distracting but otherwise the photo couldn't be better imo. Congrats on the ribbon!
amazing photograph and an excellent score ... congratulations on your PB .. totally agree about the 30 day project ... its been a blast and i've learnt heaps too ...
there's a minimal editing challenge starting on the 9th ... which i'm sure will be a great way to learn more about my camera ... great contact with other dpc ppl as well .....
you guys are good, trees are a very difficult subject, i shot for about 3 days in previous tree challenge and came up with zilch.
congrats, great photo.
Beautiful shot. Great idea, love the trees on the horizon and your title puts it all together. Sky is beautiful and composition is right on. Nice work.
This is really superb for straight from camera. Sure, it would be nice to fix the blown celestial object on the left, but you are getting a great score from me for the beautiful stars, motion in the curve of the hill, and great composition with the trees. I also like that you took a risk with 4 trees instead of the magical 3 that is supposed to be used for everything, LOL.
Lovely composition - the curve of the silhouetted hill and the not quite even spacing of the four trees and the way they balance with the placement of the moon - all work really well together. Love the colour and detail in the sky too.
Very nice rendition of the night sky with some oaks. Not sure how I feel about the moon but its an awesome pic regardless. Good luck. Strongest entry in the challenge.
WOW. Love this. Certainly not going to offer any kind of critique on it - I could not have done as well. Very nicely done though, I just like everything about it. It has "mood".
Well done by going the extra step - I appreciate it and I hope it shows in your final score - Hope this ribbons. Very well done on minimal editing too - 10
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