Tuan Le wrote:
I think I would like the image to be a little darker but the composition and elements are wonderful. Pretty darn cool!
Thanks for the feedback Tuan,
I will be playing with this image a little more before a final print. Making it darker in some areas could work great.
Best,
Fred
ryanpfleger wrote:
Great image, Fred! Ben Egbert, I am guessing its a composite, right? Exposed for different elements and a focus stack too as the caption reads f/2. I am excited 'cuz that body and lens should arrive at my doorstep any minute today! All that hiking around in the dark is much easier with a small light camera!
Ryan,
I didn't focus stack this one but it's something I usually do when the situation does not call for a lens tilt. I did bracket the exposure (-2, 0, 2) but I mainly used the middle image for the editing. Only the moon exposure was grabbed from the "-2" capture. Even at f/2, the Sonnar 55mm f/1.8 had great resolution from center to corner and depth of field was not a big issue at this distance.
Regarding the A7R and lens system: I welcome the lighter system. I now carry a lighter tripod, ball-head and smaller backpack. Great for strenuous hikes.
Fred
MGRPhoto wrote:
Fantastic example of HDR done correctly. I'm sure a lot of people were guessing that it was multiple exposures but none of us really knew for sure until you said it... and that's how you know it's done well.
Although I did bracketed, there was no HDR involved. I basically worked on the correct exposure image and toned down the moon exposure about 2 stops. I dislike the look a processed HDRs but when needed and I'm not carrying my GND filters I like bracketing just in case.
Fred
I immediately recognized Hot Creek. It used to be closed at night since people would get drunk then drown or scald themselves in the boiling hot water vents. For several years now its closed all the time to bathing. However, there are several, much smaller hot springs in that immediate area. They are all free and clothing optional. You can find them in hot springs books or on the internet.
Mike K
Mike K wrote:
Great shot Fred! the blend is really excellent.
I immediately recognized Hot Creek. It used to be closed at night since people would get drunk then drown or scald themselves in the boiling hot water vents. For several years now its closed all the time to bathing. However, there are several, much smaller hot springs in that immediate area. They are all free and clothing optional. You can find them in hot springs books or on the internet.
Mike K
The good old days Mike. I recently came aware of this location and as far as I can tell things have changed.
Currently, this area is closed after sunset until sunrise. The good news is that we can always hike around the gates.
I just checked the internet, and swimming/bathing at Hot Creek is still prohibited for safety reasons, but you can certainly visit for photography. Swimming risks a $175 ticket! If you want to soak visit the other hot springs in the area.
This taken from a nearby hot springs, upstream of the soaking pool.
Fred Miranda wrote:
As the moon shined bright on my frigid night hike, I captured the scalding creek steam, soaring towards the sky.
Taken with a Sony A7R and Sonnar FE 55 f/1.8.
This combo is great for night photography.
Hope you like it. Comments and feedback appreciated.
Fred
Awesome shot Fred! I am sure this shot takes a bit of planning and local knowledge to pick the location and time. The post-processing work looks really nice too. It is subtle enough so as to look very natural.
Fred Miranda wrote:
The good old days Mike. I recently came aware of this location and as far as I can tell things have changed.
Currently, this area is closed after sunset until sunrise. The good news is that we can always hike around the gates.
It is my understanding that there is also a danger from carbon dioxide (?) venting in the area, too. Folks don't always realize just how much volcanic stuff is going on in this area.
But you can certainly visit the overlook, and it is especially interesting very late in the day and at other times when special lighting or atmospheric conditions occur.
Fred,
Spectacular picture. Thanks, Sunny, for requesting ID. It confirmed my suspicion. 50 years ago we spent a lot of time in the Eastern Sierra, camping, hiking, and skiing, and enjoyed comfortable soaks in Hot Creek. We never hiked up to your overlook, however.
David
i need to hike mammoth lakes asap!!
and that's how you know it's done well.