Neat pictures I've taken - Page 70

HungLikeJesus · 08-30-2010, 03:44 PM

Unless it's getting close to bath time.

Beest · 08-31-2010, 12:14 AM

So on our recent vacation in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan I also attempted some moon shots. Returning to camp late on wednesday the sky was clear and the moon just risen over the lake we were camping by (The Blind sucker Flooding). I tried to snap pics of the moon over the lake, but the moon was always over exposed.

I noticed that on even the shorter exposures a star is also visible.

So I swung the camera around and pointed it up at Cassiopeia which hung large above the camp and used the longest exposure time of 15 seconds.

I've never got star pics before, but up there there are no real cities, and hundreds of miles of Great Lake, so the sky is very clear.

I noticed in that picture that you can also see the tree, so I s wung the camera a round to the weir that forms the Flooding.

This is the unadulterated pic.

Pretty neat I felt for just moonlight.

With a little post enhancement of brightness and contrast you get this.

I'm surprised to see color, you can still see the stars too.

This is the weir from much the same spot in the morning.

glatt · 08-31-2010, 08:35 AM

Cool that you can see streaks from the stars' movements even with only 15 seconds. The earth spins fast.

Beest · 08-31-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

Cool that you can see streaks from the stars' movements even with only 15 seconds. The earth spins fast.

I was discussing that with one of my cow orkers, we don't think that's what is happening, just vibration, it's not a super rock steady tripod.

jinx · 08-31-2010, 12:30 PM

Same here with the slightly wobbly tripod, just pressing the button on the camera wiggles it a bit. I found that holding the button down and taking several pics in quick succession gives me good/crisp results on the third shot.

Bullitt · 08-31-2010, 12:38 PM

Using the self timer works well too, just set it for 3 or 5 seconds. My old Nikon DSLR camera had an infrared remote available, not sure if your model (Sony?) has that.

dmg1969 · 08-31-2010, 12:40 PM

My tripod isn't the sturdiest either. When I'm shooting something where I need the camera to be absolutely still, I set a two second timer which gives the camera and tripod a chance to steady itself after I have pressed the shutter lease.

Gravdigr · 08-31-2010, 04:50 PM

When I noticed my new Christmas camera had a two second timer, I thought why in the hell would I ever want a two second timer?

I use it all the time.

dmg1969 · 09-02-2010, 03:55 PM

A few of my favorite photos I took last weekend at a friend's 50th birthday party. Yeah, she has a small farm.

Gravdigr · 09-02-2010, 04:56 PM

Is this horse named Eileen? Or is there liquor involved?

TheMercenary · 09-03-2010, 09:27 AM

Beest, that looks beautiful. Makes me miss the likes of Mirror Lake, CO.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-03-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

Is this horse named Eileen? Or is there liquor involved?

It's not level. Look at the trees and the building in the background.

dmg1969 · 09-03-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

Is this horse named Eileen? Or is there liquor involved?

Every time I saw that horse, it had the gangsta lean going. I know the corral wasn't quite level, but I think it might issues.....

Gravdigr · 09-03-2010, 03:33 PM

Maybe it's the penned up horse equivalent of the 'prison pose'?

Pico and ME · 09-03-2010, 07:15 PM

These little guys were rooting around my patio (during my stay at the Polynesian in Disney World), so I came out to get a better look and they were tame enough to eat out of my hand. However, when I tried to touch them or pick them up, Mama would fly at me - actually hit me in the chest. The pics were taken with my cell phone.

08-30-2010, 03:44 PM	#1036
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08-31-2010, 12:30 PM	#1040
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Same here with the slightly wobbly tripod, just pressing the button on the camera wiggles it a bit. I found that holding the button down and taking several pics in quick succession gives me good/crisp results on the third shot. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

08-31-2010, 12:38 PM	#1041
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	Using the self timer works well too, just set it for 3 or 5 seconds. My old Nikon DSLR camera had an infrared remote available, not sure if your model (Sony?) has that. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

08-31-2010, 12:40 PM	#1042
dmg1969 I got nothing Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 486	My tripod isn't the sturdiest either. When I'm shooting something where I need the camera to be absolutely still, I set a two second timer which gives the camera and tripod a chance to steady itself after I have pressed the shutter lease. __________________ Void where prohibited. Your results may vary. Not intended for resale. Do not remove tag. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

08-31-2010, 04:50 PM	#1043
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	When I noticed my new Christmas camera had a two second timer, I thought why in the hell would I ever want a two second timer? I use it all the time. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-31-2010, 12:14 AM	#1037
Beest Adapt and Survive Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi Posts: 957	So on our recent vacation in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan I also attempted some moon shots. Returning to camp late on wednesday the sky was clear and the moon just risen over the lake we were camping by (The Blind sucker Flooding). I tried to snap pics of the moon over the lake, but the moon was always over exposed. I noticed that on even the shorter exposures a star is also visible. So I swung the camera around and pointed it up at Cassiopeia which hung large above the camp and used the longest exposure time of 15 seconds. I've never got star pics before, but up there there are no real cities, and hundreds of miles of Great Lake, so the sky is very clear. I noticed in that picture that you can also see the tree, so I s wung the camera a round to the weir that forms the Flooding. This is the unadulterated pic. Pretty neat I felt for just moonlight. With a little post enhancement of brightness and contrast you get this. I'm surprised to see color, you can still see the stars too. This is the weir from much the same spot in the morning.

08-31-2010, 08:35 AM	#1038
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Cool that you can see streaks from the stars' movements even with only 15 seconds. The earth spins fast.

09-02-2010, 03:55 PM	#1044
dmg1969 I got nothing Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 486	A few of my favorite photos I took last weekend at a friend's 50th birthday party. Yeah, she has a small farm. __________________ Void where prohibited. Your results may vary. Not intended for resale. Do not remove tag. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

09-02-2010, 04:56 PM	#1045
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Is this horse named Eileen? Or is there liquor involved? Attached Images __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

09-03-2010, 09:27 AM	#1046
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Beest, that looks beautiful. Makes me miss the likes of Mirror Lake, CO. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

09-03-2010, 03:33 PM	#1049
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Maybe it's the penned up horse equivalent of the 'prison pose'? Attached Images __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

09-03-2010, 07:15 PM	#1050
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	These little guys were rooting around my patio (during my stay at the Polynesian in Disney World), so I came out to get a better look and they were tame enough to eat out of my hand. However, when I tried to touch them or pick them up, Mama would fly at me - actually hit me in the chest. The pics were taken with my cell phone. Attached Images

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