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Dark Blizzard
By Jim Fuglestad
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08-FEB-2005

Dark Blizzard
By Jim Fuglestad

Sony DSC-F828
1/20s f/2.8 at 51.0mm iso200 hide exif
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Date/Time08-Feb-2005 02:30:05
MakeSony
ModelDSC-F828
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length51 mm
Exposure Time1/20 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias
White Balanceincandescent (3)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Qualitybasic (1)
Exposure Programmanual (1)
Focus Distance

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Sony Forums Challenges10-Feb-2004 00:30
Jim, thanks for the explanation (not that I would ever be able to do all that, LOL!). But what you have come up with is quite fascinating IMO -- it almost looks like a drawing. And FWIW, I like the noise! Really creative image. Helen
Guest 09-Feb-2004 18:08
Thanks Helen,

The original to this image is literally completely black. I was taken at night, and I wanted enough movement in the snow to indicate a a heavy snow, but not so much as to look too streaky. So, I had to keep the shutter speed as fast as possible. 828 mounted on a tripod. I really didn't like the ones with better exposure - they didn't get me the feeling I wanted.

So, in Paint Shop Pro I leveled extensively, like I never have before! LOL Then I dodged a little bit, and then did some shadow/midtone/highlight adjustments to get just the look I was hoping for. At first the noise bothered me, but the more I look at it eh more I like it.

Thanks for your comments and interest! Jim
Sony Forums Challenges09-Feb-2004 17:33
I love this, Jim! Really cool effect making for a very striking image. How did you do it? Helen