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22-JAN-2004

January 22, 2004

Venus sets over McKinley Hall.

Nikon Coolpix 3100
2s f/4.0 at 12.3mm iso400 full exif

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Guest 15-Feb-2004 02:21
Love this shot, Mark. You've done an exceptional job managing the exposure - so that both the light from the building and the detail in the black trees are balanced. Tremendous! :>
Guest 25-Jan-2004 21:54
Mark thanks for the info - it's super clear today, I'll look around 5:45 tonight!
Guest 25-Jan-2004 21:54
Mark thanks for the info - it's super clear today, I'll look around 5:45 tonight!
brother_mark25-Jan-2004 04:55
Ian, perhaps you can share with me what the three key elements of this photo are, just in case I have the wrong ones in mind. : )

Larry, Venus can be seen shortly after sunset while the sky is still light blue, so SF light pollution can't possibly cover it up. Look W/SW about 35-40 degrees above the horizon as early as 5:45pm.

Jill, I'll need their address. Could be a PAD adventure to Baltimore, when the weather warms up. : )

Thank you all for the positive comments. I love these deep blue skies too.
Faye White25-Jan-2004 02:07
Nice composition and I love the night sky. :)
Guest 24-Jan-2004 08:57
A very striking sky, works really well against the light building, and the branches of the tree. Great shot!
Jill23-Jan-2004 19:09
A beautiful night sky for such a lovely city.


ps..sure wish you would visit Altmans Deli in Baltimore? And take your camera? Shoot me a pic of a knish? sigh...of course when you have time:)
Elizabeth Glass23-Jan-2004 19:01
This is really nice. The sky is gorgeous and I love night pictures w/ glowing windows.
Guest 23-Jan-2004 17:52
Beautiful!
Guest 23-Jan-2004 16:42
Wow that's bright! Too many lights in SF to see anything.
Guest 23-Jan-2004 08:05
Very nice image, Mark :)
Ian Chappell23-Jan-2004 06:56
Nice composition Mark with three key elements to the picture... I really must start taking some night shots!
Guest 23-Jan-2004 05:02
Hey that's pretty cool!! I can't believe you actually got Venus! NICE!
Guest 23-Jan-2004 04:49
Great image Mark. I like the pure white light pouring from those three windows and the deep blue sky.
Rob