9th place Day and Night by Paul Sumi by Canon DSLR Challenge


27-DEC-2008	Paul Sumi

A view of the Los Angeles downtown skyline after a winter storm

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
280mm with 1.4X TC
Left image: ISO 100 1/100 at f/11, EC -.033
Right image: ISO 400 1/60 at f/11, EC -1.33 full exif

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Paul Sumi		07-Jan-2009 01:33
Thanks, dtallakson - Paul

Canon DSLR Challenge		06-Jan-2009 18:59
This is very nice...especially the 2nd one. I've lived in S. Calif. all my life but I'm seldom in a location to see this perspective. ~dtallakson

Paul Sumi		05-Jan-2009 04:03
Danny Boy and Nico, thanks and greatly appreciate your comments! Here's what larger versions (800 pix on long side) look like: Paul

Canon DSLR Challenge		03-Jan-2009 21:50
Nice diptych. I lived in LA last year, yet never saw the mountains. My guess is millions of the people living there have not seen this perspective. =Danny Boy

jnconradie		01-Jan-2009 10:17
I like this a whole lot. Super colours... enough detail even in the small sizes. Well done! Regards Nico

Canon DSLR Challenge		29-Dec-2008 14:35
Thanks for the detailed info. It's been raining in LA, so hopefully it's not too smoggy now. -Dylan

Paul Sumi		29-Dec-2008 06:12
Hi Dylan, these were shot (9 hours apart) at the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area in the Baldwin Hills section of town. At the top of the hill there is an overlook which has a great view of the Hollywood Hills and sweeping to the right through downtown L.A. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Hahn_State_Recreation_Area http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=612 The day or two after a winter storm is the best time to try for this shot, long lens recommended. One caveat: the area can be "iffy" after dark, so exercise appropriate situational awareness and common sense. Paul

Canon DSLR Challenge		28-Dec-2008 22:34
Awesome 2-shot comparison. Beautiful mountain backdrop. Where were you walking on to see this view? I live in LA, so I'd love to come here and enjoy such beautiful scenery someday. -Dylan