Moon Stream
Worth clicking Large to see all the stars.
30 second exposure of a moving cloudbank backlit by the moon between two pinnacles in the Gardens of Stone National Park (isn’t that the coolest name for a NP?). Taken around midnight.
First new landscape pic for a while. A friend invited me to another friend’s birthday in this amazing location. I’ve never been to this area on the other side of the Blue Mountains and was just gobsmacked as we drove down this valley with these majestic mountains rising on either side.
I spotted this vantage point on the way in and as the party wore on snuck away to get some shots and was presented with this vista as I rolled up in the car. Managed to get about 15 mins in before it started to sleet. Man it was freezing with the wind coming off the late snow.
The party was in an old art deco hotel being lovingly restored by this young couple and their six(!) children (oldest 11!!) Can’t believe the energy some people have or their vision. This hotel is located in a near-deserted old shale mining town at the end of a valley you can only access by dirt road about 4 hours from Sydney.
It was all quite surreal – particularly when some of the girls at the party heard I was a photographer and decided they wanted to do a Norman Lindsay style “bacchanalia” photoshoot at the end of the night – just hilarious but OMG working with drunk models is hard work – “sit still”, “stop giggling” – never again! Still I managed to do both my favourite styles of photography in one night so it’s churlish to complain.
Canon 1Ds Mk III
Tv: 30 secs
Av: f/3.2
ISO: 1600
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Geoff Coleman...
Same view 15 minutes later
salsbells69
Beautiful Geoff! Love your story behind this too! Its good to see the other side! Sometimes the grass is greener! ;))
Geoff Coleman... replied
Always greener lol – thanks Sal
Mel Brackstone
Gardens of stone np…..yes, a wonderful name! Awesome sky too!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Love that name – really inspired. Thanks Mel.
Stuart Chapman
This is a real beauty Geoff. I really love how you get the stars so pin sharp and perfect exposure throughout, the contained glare of the moon and beautiful cloud movement just adds to it even further.
But it’s all topped off by the sharp shapes of the foreground, giving both scope and an entrance, making it like something out of Close Encounters.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Your characteristically thoughtful, considered and generous comment – thanks heaps Stuart – can’t tell you how much I enjoy your visits!
Rosy Kueng
Amazing shot! Absolutely fantastic!!! Love that sky and your story as well :)))
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Rosy – much appreciated.
Kylie Moroney
Fantastic shot, I love it. It has a southern lights appeal to it.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Kylie.
kathy s gillen...
Geoff Coleman... replied
Ahh shucks – thanks heaps Kathy :-)
Martin Muir
Just Awesome Geoff,great image!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks mate – glad you like it.
CaseySmith
Holy F%$K that is awesome, I love it Geoff.
Geoff Coleman... replied
hehe – thanks Casey – it was an awesome vista.
Rhana Griffin
Words fail me.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Know I have something special when Ms Muffin is struck dumb – thanks my friend.
Phil Thomson IPA
A fantastic, stunning image with incredible lighting, composition and movement!! A real bonus and definitely worth sneaking out of the party for, Geoff!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Hehe – yes well worth the sneak out – would have hated to have missed these few moment. Thank you.
Marguerite Foxon
Good to see one of your starry landscapes again Geoff, and hear the story of the photographer’s night!! Quite a blast. Great skyscape and especially seeing the two shots. You havent lost your touch!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Yeah it’s been a while. But the bug has now bit again so should have some more shortly. Going back soon to get the full moon lighting the escarpments. Thanks mate.
Brian Carey
Great shot Geoff!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you.
F.A. Moore
Wow, has that “in a galaxy far far away” feel to it. Beautiful accomplishment.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Yes it did feel a bit that way I have to say. Thank you.
LavenderMoon
Fantastic shot, Geoff!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks – so glad you like it.
Sharon Mau
It is very beautiful Geoff, I love the sweeping clouds in the star-filled sky. This 30 second exposure is purest beauty.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Another lovely comment from the equally lovely Sharon. Thanks so much.
Sharon Mau
Geoff Coleman... replied
You’re a sweetie – thanks for this.
Travis Easton
Superb as always Geoff.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks mate – glad you think so.
Richard Cubitt
Fantastic night shot
Geoff Coleman... replied
Ta muchly.l
JeffStockton
What can one say Geoff,this is a stunning impact capture with a great story to go with it.
You’ve captured the rugged landscape of this area & captured a fantastic & beautifull sky
that highlights that stunning Sillhouette.Fantastic Perspective & awesome creation,thankyou
for sharing mate
Geoff Coleman... replied
What a lovley comment Jeff – thanks so much for taking the time and trouble to write such lovely words.
Jeff Burns
Absolutely gorgeous
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Jeff
BigD
So much better view larger and well done, Geoff
Geoff Coleman... replied
It certainly is – thanks my friend.
Globalphotos
What a rush, love the exposure here and sharpness of the stars, awesome !!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Hiya Sweetie – love to rush ya! So glad you like it. Thanks
Brian Downs
Absolutely AweSoMe Geoff!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Brian.
largo
Stunning image – this is a beauty : )
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you kindly.
parmi
This is just awesome! Looks like it’s from another planet. Glad you found the vantage point to take this from!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks – it was quite a surreal experience and couldn’t believe how lucky the vantage point turned out.
JKKimball
Beautiful image!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Ta muchly.
PatriciaLM
Extremely beautiful…..
Patricia :)
Geoff Coleman... replied
Glad you like it – thanks.
Troy W. Smith
Awesome shot, just brilliant.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks very much for your kind words.
ellamental
Fandamntastic!!!!!!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Great word that – thanks heaps.