Night Grand Illumination (Last one's I promise)

Grand Illumination (Last one's I promise) · 08:50 PM

Finished the group. Here are the last two....

Hope you find 'em entertaining...

imtheguy · 12-08-2010, 09:43 PM

Not only entertaining but well worth the wait. Plus, I didn't have to stand out in the cold all day to try and get shots that you did way better on anyway. That first frame is so bright and detailed against the smeared (by smoke) background I get the feeling I am looking at some computer graphics stuck on a sci fi flick. What a contrast between the two subjects. The second looks a little haunting, like Dameon is about to do his thing. Anyway, very unusual sights and fine shots.

minilink · 12-09-2010, 02:55 AM

I agree with imtheguy, the second one looks very unusual. But I like the graphic very much !
I looks like it has been painted due to the smoke effect ! Like it a lot.
And the first one is just crazy !

JohnBee · 12-09-2010, 03:02 AM

No. 1 is a work of art!

**Sailor** · 12-09-2010, 05:43 AM

I agree - the first one is incredible. Outstanding!

Jer

**cdurfor** · 12-09-2010, 05:30 PM - **1 Like**

Thanks to all for your kind comments. As a photographer who has grown to accept the role of "photo-documentarian" rather than artist, this shoot was very interesting.

The photographic process was: set up the camera, set the focus and F-stop and then continually use different manual adjustments in exposure time so that images were not too dark or light. Just that simple.

I believe some of the surreal aspect of the images was use of the DA18-55mm at the widest aperture which introduced softness in many of the images as did the long time exposures that were triggered by hand. (I find the roar of fireworks too loud to rely on a remote trigger). Finally, application of differentTopaz adjust software presets was explored to see which setting minimized the smoke/haze. Far more an accidental artist then documentarian. We now return you to your regularly scheduled images and thanks again...

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12-08-2010, 09:43 PM	#2
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Not only entertaining but well worth the wait. Plus, I didn't have to stand out in the cold all day to try and get shots that you did way better on anyway. That first frame is so bright and detailed against the smeared (by smoke) background I get the feeling I am looking at some computer graphics stuck on a sci fi flick. What a contrast between the two subjects. The second looks a little haunting, like Dameon is about to do his thing. Anyway, very unusual sights and fine shots.

12-09-2010, 02:55 AM	#3
minilink Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: lawrenceville, GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33	I agree with imtheguy, the second one looks very unusual. But I like the graphic very much ! I looks like it has been painted due to the smoke effect ! Like it a lot. And the first one is just crazy !

12-09-2010, 03:02 AM	#4
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	No. 1 is a work of art!

12-09-2010, 05:43 AM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	I agree - the first one is incredible. Outstanding! Jer

12-09-2010, 05:30 PM - 1 Like	#6
cdurfor Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery Posts: 581 Original Poster	Thanks to all for your kind comments. As a photographer who has grown to accept the role of "photo-documentarian" rather than artist, this shoot was very interesting. The photographic process was: set up the camera, set the focus and F-stop and then continually use different manual adjustments in exposure time so that images were not too dark or light. Just that simple. I believe some of the surreal aspect of the images was use of the DA18-55mm at the widest aperture which introduced softness in many of the images as did the long time exposures that were triggered by hand. (I find the roar of fireworks too loud to rely on a remote trigger). Finally, application of differentTopaz adjust software presets was explored to see which setting minimized the smoke/haze. Far more an accidental artist then documentarian. We now return you to your regularly scheduled images and thanks again...