Redwood @ Night by Canon DSLR Challenge


13-NOV-2008	CaryT

I live in the redwoods and have been been trying to conceive something different... maybe it has potential?

Canon EOS 40D ,Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
30s f/5.0 at 17.0mm iso800 hide exif

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Canon DSLR Challenge		17-Nov-2008 20:15
I like this. The contrast of the reddish tree bark against the violet look of the night sky is really nice. It's a striking shot. Jim H.

Canon DSLR Challenge		17-Nov-2008 13:51
Well done CaryT you have captured this from an interesting perspective. I am also impressed by the relative cleanliness of the sky given the long exposure. The 40D/lens combo' has done very well to keep the chrominance noise down to a low level. Regards Melbob

Canon DSLR Challenge		17-Nov-2008 02:07
superb perspective! Penny Street

Canon DSLR Challenge		17-Nov-2008 00:06
Nice shot. I was at the Mariposa Grove in September. I wanted to do something similar but I forgot my tripod. :( ~dtallakson

Canon DSLR Challenge		16-Nov-2008 00:57
Updated the photo; pulled a bit of light out of the lower trunk. Maybe I'll try another shot for a more subtle effect... Thanks! -Cary

Photogenix		15-Nov-2008 21:11
Yes, this is a great shot. -RK

Canon DSLR Challenge		15-Nov-2008 19:18
Wonderful tree shot Cary! I don't remember your name so if you're new to these challenges, WELCOME! Maybe with a little PP you could darken the tree a little but it's still a great shot as-is with those nice stars in the sky. :-) CJ

Canon DSLR Challenge		15-Nov-2008 18:48
Thanks for the explanation, Cary...it looks almost like a day shot there is so much light on the trunk of the tree....which is not to say this is bad, but it just kind of throws your perceptions...is it night or not? The sky says yes, night, the trunk says...no. Interesting. Best Wishes, Traveller

Canon DSLR Challenge		15-Nov-2008 03:52
Hi, thanks. It was a 30 second exposure; I used a flashlight to highlight the tree. Lots of trial, mostly error. Not sure I'm where I want to be with it yet, but I think I like the direction. So, I did lighten it up 2/3 of a stop to bring out the sky and move the histogram to the right. Does the trunk look too bright? It's really close, so the flashlight really bounces on it... -Cary

Canon DSLR Challenge		15-Nov-2008 03:15
I Like it a lot...do you have any with a slower shutter speed? Just curious what darker would look like. Best Wishes, Traveller