Abstract Peter Iredale wreckage

voy-tech · 02-16-2015, 10:41 AM - **2 Likes**

Two captures of the wreckage of Peter Iredale on the coast of Oregon. I've used ND filter to get long exposures in order to "erase" all the people running around the wreck, few more static figures remained as ghosts which I think fits quite nicely with the overall feel. Let me know what you think.

Nowhere Matt · 02-16-2015, 03:01 PM

Good stuff. Gets me interested in visiting the area.

TedW · 02-17-2015, 02:10 PM

When I was a kid in the late 60's there was so much more. I can see that it my be completely gone in another 30-50 years. i like the idea of using a ND filter to remove people. The idea of ghosts intrigues me as well, especially if staged. Better yet, have the actors in period clothing.

What strength of ND filter did you use?

voy-tech · 02-17-2015, 02:17 PM

It was a 9-stop (or NDx400) ND filter and I was lucky enough that it was a perfect match for the conditions it allowed me to get 30s exposures at the best f-stop and ISO100. I like the idea of staged actors but for an amateur it's well beyond my capabilities to organize

Nicolas514 · 02-23-2015, 01:51 PM

Great shot! The light on the wreck is perfect!

LeGuillotine · 02-23-2015, 01:58 PM

Great shots voy-tech

First one is suberb.
On second one i cant regonize it is ship wreck and i dont like those "multi pose" peoples. Like first one exposure and light are amazing.

voy-tech · 02-23-2015, 02:32 PM

Thank you very much @Nicolas514 @LeGuillotine

Yes I can see how the second one could be confusing composition if it was a separate picture.

LucaBumble · 02-26-2015, 06:50 PM

Like it very much ! the colours are very good and I like the subject itself and the composition. The position of the shipwreck is perfect.

voy-tech · 02-27-2015, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by LucaBumble

Like it very much ! Its the colours are very good and I like the subject itself and the composition. The position of the shipwreck is perfect.

Thank you for the positive feedback

---------- Post added 02-27-15 at 08:58 AM ----------

Btw. I have one more picture from the same trip, after the sun was too low and the light on the ship was lost I tried to capture the sunset with some long exposure shots and this is my favorite result:

LucaBumble · 02-27-2015, 03:05 PM

Again, I don't know why, but I really like the colors of your photos ! The blur of the water in your second picture looks really great too

The only thing that could be better (but im no proffessional) is that there could be an object somewhere... Maybe you could have dragged the wreck to the position here

voy-tech · 02-27-2015, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by LucaBumble

Again, I don't know why, but I really like the colors of your photos ! The blur of the water in your second picture looks really great too

The only thing that could be better (but im no proffessional) is that there could be an object somewhere... Maybe you could have dragged the wreck to the position here

Haha I wish, unfortunately there were way too many people around the wreck at that point taking pictures of the sunset through the holes in the wreck so it would loose it's "magic". I think I might need to wait for a really cold winter up here and go there in the middle of the week to be able to shoot some more pictures without "human obstacles"

And I do love how the K5IIs and the Ltd. 20-40 captures colors, it's a great setup.

LucaBumble · 02-27-2015, 06:17 PM

Oh I know those situations when you see something so beautiful. You see the perfect picture in front of you, but there are just too many people around to photograph it. I wish you good luck on that !! Maybe you need some of those

voy-tech · 02-27-2015, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by LucaBumble

Oh I know those situations when you see something so beautiful. You see the perfect picture in front of you, but there are just too many people around to photograph it. I wish you good luck on that !! Maybe you need some of those

Hahaha love it

02-16-2015, 10:41 AM - 2 Likes	#1
voy-tech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 214	Peter Iredale wreckage Lens: Pentax HD Ltd. 20-40 f/2.8-4 Camera: Pentax K5IIs Photo Location: Fort Stevens, Oregon ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: Above 6s Aperture: F8 Two captures of the wreckage of Peter Iredale on the coast of Oregon. I've used ND filter to get long exposures in order to "erase" all the people running around the wreck, few more static figures remained as ghosts which I think fits quite nicely with the overall feel. Let me know what you think.

02-26-2015, 06:50 PM	#8
LucaBumble Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Southern Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 96	Like it very much ! the colours are very good and I like the subject itself and the composition. The position of the shipwreck is perfect. Last edited by LucaBumble; 02-27-2015 at 02:55 PM.

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02-16-2015, 03:01 PM	#2
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362	Good stuff. Gets me interested in visiting the area.

02-17-2015, 02:10 PM	#3
TedW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 241	When I was a kid in the late 60's there was so much more. I can see that it my be completely gone in another 30-50 years. i like the idea of using a ND filter to remove people. The idea of ghosts intrigues me as well, especially if staged. Better yet, have the actors in period clothing. What strength of ND filter did you use?

02-17-2015, 02:17 PM	#4
voy-tech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 214 Original Poster	It was a 9-stop (or NDx400) ND filter and I was lucky enough that it was a perfect match for the conditions it allowed me to get 30s exposures at the best f-stop and ISO100. I like the idea of staged actors but for an amateur it's well beyond my capabilities to organize

02-23-2015, 01:51 PM	#5
Nicolas514 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Stockholm Photos: Albums Posts: 87	Great shot! The light on the wreck is perfect!

02-23-2015, 01:58 PM	#6
LeGuillotine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Finland, Kotka Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 183	Great shots voy-tech First one is suberb. On second one i cant regonize it is ship wreck and i dont like those "multi pose" peoples. Like first one exposure and light are amazing.

02-23-2015, 02:32 PM	#7
voy-tech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 214 Original Poster	Thank you very much @Nicolas514 @LeGuillotine Yes I can see how the second one could be confusing composition if it was a separate picture.

02-27-2015, 09:52 AM	#9
voy-tech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 214 Original Poster	Originally posted by LucaBumble Like it very much ! Its the colours are very good and I like the subject itself and the composition. The position of the shipwreck is perfect. Thank you for the positive feedback ---------- Post added 02-27-15 at 08:58 AM ---------- Btw. I have one more picture from the same trip, after the sun was too low and the light on the ship was lost I tried to capture the sunset with some long exposure shots and this is my favorite result:

02-27-2015, 03:05 PM	#10
LucaBumble Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Southern Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 96	Again, I don't know why, but I really like the colors of your photos ! The blur of the water in your second picture looks really great too The only thing that could be better (but im no proffessional) is that there could be an object somewhere... Maybe you could have dragged the wreck to the position here

02-27-2015, 05:51 PM	#11
voy-tech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 214 Original Poster	Originally posted by LucaBumble Again, I don't know why, but I really like the colors of your photos ! The blur of the water in your second picture looks really great too The only thing that could be better (but im no proffessional) is that there could be an object somewhere... Maybe you could have dragged the wreck to the position here Haha I wish, unfortunately there were way too many people around the wreck at that point taking pictures of the sunset through the holes in the wreck so it would loose it's "magic". I think I might need to wait for a really cold winter up here and go there in the middle of the week to be able to shoot some more pictures without "human obstacles" And I do love how the K5IIs and the Ltd. 20-40 captures colors, it's a great setup.

02-27-2015, 06:17 PM	#12
LucaBumble Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Southern Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 96	Oh I know those situations when you see something so beautiful. You see the perfect picture in front of you, but there are just too many people around to photograph it. I wish you good luck on that !! Maybe you need some of those

02-27-2015, 07:00 PM	#13
voy-tech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 214 Original Poster	Originally posted by LucaBumble Oh I know those situations when you see something so beautiful. You see the perfect picture in front of you, but there are just too many people around to photograph it. I wish you good luck on that !! Maybe you need some of those Hahaha love it