Archive 2014 · Night sky in Arches NP

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Night sky in Arches NP

I'm working to improve my night sky photography & processing. Any and all critiques welcome! Shot w/TSE-17 F4, 30 sec, ISO6400. Light painting using a CTO gel on a neutral LED flashlight.

Jun 01, 2014 at 11:35 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Night sky in Arches NP

I prefer more old fashioned incandescent flashlights for light painting. I'm no expert but I think a gradual transition from dark to light at the bottom might look nicer.

Other than that, I think it's pretty good!

Jun 01, 2014 at 01:40 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Night sky in Arches NP

The sky is nice, but I agree with Carr on the light painting. that being said, the painting shows an excellent exposure, great focus, and low noise. maybe if you had a light on the left as well? I don't know since I can't do any decent light painting - yours is much better than anything I've tried.

David

Jun 01, 2014 at 06:56 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Night sky in Arches NP

I know nothing of the technique, but the results are quite stunning!

Jun 01, 2014 at 11:48 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Night sky in Arches NP

Hey Steve,

Nice work with the stars, but Craig hit the nail on the head here. A softer transition between the lit areas and the dark would really have worked well. The distinct cut off between light and dark becomes a distraction.

Jim

Jun 02, 2014 at 12:40 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Night sky in Arches NP

JimFox wrote:
Hey Steve,

Nice work with the stars, but Craig hit the nail on the head here. A softer transition between the lit areas and the dark would really have worked well. The distinct cut off between light and dark becomes a distraction.

Jim

Thanks guys.

I agree totally on the potential benefits of a softer transition. Something to try next time I'm in the area.

Critiques much appreciated,
Steve

Jun 02, 2014 at 07:41 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Night sky in Arches NP

I think the abrupt transition adds drama. These shots are so hard to do- great job.

Jun 02, 2014 at 10:01 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Night sky in Arches NP

Impressive shot..personally I would prefer little less exposure on the foreground rocks.. I am not an expert in the technique..

Jun 02, 2014 at 11:35 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Night sky in Arches NP

Landslide wrote:
I think the abrupt transition adds drama. These shots are so hard to do- great job.

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I also agree with Landslide's view that "the abrupt transition adds drama".
Stunning image. I love it!

Jun 10, 2014 at 02:59 AM


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