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Mark Metternich
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gnbuzz wrote:
First of all, the usual superlatives. You never disappoint, Mark.

I'm not experienced enough of a photographer to understand the situation you describe. I'm hoping others may know why histograms will show unclipped exposures that obviously have clipping. I'm supposing it is the limitations in range of the histogram. How does one compensate? Is it simply that clipping is unavoidable for some subjects -- the sun, lava?

Another question, Mark, about this shoot. Oddly enough, being a Seattleite and someone who has traveled extensively, I've never been to Hawaii. This is the context of the question. Is this area completely accessible? It...Show more →

Sorry late to get to this!

The Histogram you see on the back of your camera is based on generic adjustments of the raw file, not the raw file itself. The adjustments that it is based on, is the in-camera Jpeg Representation you see on the back of your camera, which is NOT - I repeat NOT at all the "original" image. So, when the histogram tells you there is highlight blow out, often there still is not. I just exposure bracket like crazy when I shoot, because in post-production you NEVER know which file will be the best. Often, even most often, it is the one that looks horrible on the LCD!

Kalapana Hawaii... This is a sensitive area that requires a guide. I went with GREAT friends (and natives) Tom Kualii and Bruce Omori. Two of the best lava photographers in the world, and 2 of the nicest people I have ever met in my life. I think maybe if you lived there and people knew who you were, then maybe there is a chance you could slip out there without too much problems. But us mainlanders have to go with a guide. I am considering moving to Hawaii about 1/2 of the year and hope to get out there WAY more!

Nov 01, 2013 at 10:03 PM

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Mark, between you and me, your image is WAYYYYYYYYYYYY better than mine my friend.

Nov 04, 2013 at 08:39 PM

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Conrad Tan wrote:
Mark, between you and me, your image is WAYYYYYYYYYYYY better than mine my friend.

. I don't take competition too seriously. This is a fun place. I think your shot is great.

Nov 04, 2013 at 09:36 PM

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AWESOME

-Tim

Nov 06, 2013 at 01:54 AM

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Not enough superlatives to describe this image, Mark.
So I won't try- except to say I really enjoy it, and thanks for taking the chance (and getting the shot).
Question: Your image is vertical, yet the second shot indicates that you were shooting horizontal.
Did you make one run one way and the other the other way? (You know what I mean

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Nov 06, 2013 at 06:09 PM

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Great image. Love the contrast between the hot lava and the cool sky.

Nov 06, 2013 at 07:05 PM

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Huge thanks to everyone.

Charlie Shugart wrote:
Not enough superlatives to describe this image, Mark.
So I won't try- except to say I really enjoy it, and thanks for taking the chance (and getting the shot).
Question: Your image is vertical, yet the second shot indicates that you were shooting horizontal.
Did you make one run one way and the other the other way? (You know what I mean

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Charlie

Thanks Charlie. Actually, I had the Really Right Stuff L bracket on there which allows you to shoot vertical by sliding out the camera and sliding it back in vertically. So, I did do 1 run at this shot and one run at another but both were vertical. Just kind of looks like I am horizontal for some reason in that second photo.

Nov 06, 2013 at 07:18 PM

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Brilliant image Mark.

Dec 01, 2013 at 06:09 PM

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Whoa! That's a hot image!

Great job!

Dec 01, 2013 at 11:10 PM

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Really an awesome shot. I The clouds on top really add some interesting mood to the shot.

Thanks for sharing,

Eric

Dec 02, 2013 at 05:29 PM

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Very nice capture, thanks for the details setting the scenario on what took place and what the experience was like and the clouds really help the image for good balance.

But your elevator doesn't go to the top !

Andy

Dec 02, 2013 at 06:08 PM

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ifxbonz wrote:
...your elevator doesn't go to the top !

Andy

!!! I never claimed it to!

Dec 03, 2013 at 12:43 AM

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Awesome hot lava shot! You are brave.

Dec 03, 2013 at 11:57 PM

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That's a pretty sweet comp, Mark!

Dec 04, 2013 at 01:04 AM

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