Post-Processing PP Challenge 182 - Northern lights

astonm · 05-18-2016, 11:23 AM

Bifrost Bridge to Valhalla. See you in Asgard! - “Skål!”
(quick & dirty edit... probably a little too quick!)

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spikey_korean · 05-18-2016, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by astonm

Bifrost Bridge to Valhalla. See you in Asgard! - “Skål!”
(quick & dirty edit... probably a little too quick!)

that's it. game over.

---------- Post added 05-18-16 at 02:07 PM ----------

Arizona Dave · 05-18-2016, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by LarsW

Some inspiration from one of Sweden's best astrophotographers

Astrophotographer Göran Strand | Aurora Borealis

So if you wanted us to get inspired by his work - then here you go!

Adam · 05-18-2016, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by Tapio Kekkonen

Quite a light show in my home town october 2015.
Lucky to be even once in right place

If that's your photo, you should post it in its own thread. This is a PP competition

Nice though!

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DannyG · 05-19-2016, 03:44 AM

Thought I give it a go!

LarsW · 05-20-2016, 09:47 AM

Thanks for your entries so far

I'll keep the challenge open for 5 hours more from now. Then after a busy weekend i will post results here on Sunday.

LarsW · 05-20-2016, 03:08 PM

The challenge is now closed. Results later this weekend.

LarsW · 05-22-2016, 02:45 PM

Thanks for your entries!

I don't comment on all versions so I picked my favorites:

Best realistic: wkraus and Glenn5995. Both good white balance and exposure. wkraus a little better cropped, Glenn a little better contrast.
Best artwork: Todd (first entry), and D1N0. Not what you usually see in aurora images, but i like these a lot!
Best creative: astonm, and Arizona Dave (second entry). astonm: A very good idea very well executed. Dave: A fun little planet!

And ... the winner and next challenge host is ... D1N0 !!
Very good colors and contrast. Not realistic but still not overdone. Good Art!
Congratulations!

D1N0 · 05-23-2016, 04:38 AM

O my I didn't expect that. Thanks Lars. I brought back the black of the night sky and pumped up the lights and the colors and shifted them a bit.

I'll try to make en new shot today or tomorrow. kind of crappy weather over here.

Rimfiredude · 05-26-2016, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

O my I didn't expect that. Thanks Lars. I brought back the black of the night sky and pumped up the lights and the colors and shifted them a bit.

I'll try to make en new shot today or tomorrow. kind of crappy weather over here.

Please give us an image or pass it on.

D1N0 · 05-26-2016, 12:31 PM

hold your horses it's here ! https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/26-mini-challenges-games-photo-stories/32...townscape.html

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05-18-2016, 02:04 PM	#17
spikey_korean New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9	Originally posted by astonm Bifrost Bridge to Valhalla. See you in Asgard! - “Skål!” (quick & dirty edit... probably a little too quick!) that's it. game over. ---------- Post added 05-18-16 at 02:07 PM ----------

05-18-2016, 06:58 PM	#18
Arizona Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 440	Originally posted by LarsW Some inspiration from one of Sweden's best astrophotographers Astrophotographer Göran Strand \| Aurora Borealis So if you wanted us to get inspired by his work - then here you go!

05-18-2016, 07:00 PM	#19
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by Tapio Kekkonen Quite a light show in my home town october 2015. Lucky to be even once in right place If that's your photo, you should post it in its own thread. This is a PP competition Nice though! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-19-2016, 03:44 AM	#20
DannyG New Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 3	Thought I give it a go!

05-20-2016, 09:47 AM	#21
LarsW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 251 Original Poster	Thanks for your entries so far I'll keep the challenge open for 5 hours more from now. Then after a busy weekend i will post results here on Sunday.

05-20-2016, 03:08 PM	#22
LarsW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 251 Original Poster	The challenge is now closed. Results later this weekend.

05-22-2016, 02:45 PM	#23
LarsW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 251 Original Poster	Thanks for your entries! I don't comment on all versions so I picked my favorites: Best realistic: wkraus and Glenn5995. Both good white balance and exposure. wkraus a little better cropped, Glenn a little better contrast. Best artwork: Todd (first entry), and D1N0. Not what you usually see in aurora images, but i like these a lot! Best creative: astonm, and Arizona Dave (second entry). astonm: A very good idea very well executed. Dave: A fun little planet! And ... the winner and next challenge host is ... D1N0 !! Very good colors and contrast. Not realistic but still not overdone. Good Art! Congratulations!

05-23-2016, 04:38 AM	#24
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	O my I didn't expect that. Thanks Lars. I brought back the black of the night sky and pumped up the lights and the colors and shifted them a bit. I'll try to make en new shot today or tomorrow. kind of crappy weather over here.

05-26-2016, 08:45 AM	#25
Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	Originally posted by D1N0 O my I didn't expect that. Thanks Lars. I brought back the black of the night sky and pumped up the lights and the colors and shifted them a bit. I'll try to make en new shot today or tomorrow. kind of crappy weather over here. Please give us an image or pass it on.

05-26-2016, 12:31 PM	#26
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	hold your horses it's here ! https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/26-mini-challenges-games-photo-stories/32...townscape.html