Worth going to the larger view – lots more stars. I shot this in winter under a full moon at about midnight at Lake Eucumbene in the Snowy Mountains, Australia. This was my first shoot outside at night in winter. It was minus 5 degrees and when I got back home and my fingers started to thaw out I couldn’t believe the pain – Lesson 1 for winter night shots – wear mittens at the very least! These trees were drowned along with a whole valley to create a man-made lake as part of a hydro scheme in the 1950s. They’ve resurfaced as a result of a drought we’ve been having for the last few years courtesy of global warming.
Mike – thanks glad you took the extra step! Rhana, Michael – it didn’t feel like it at the time I can tell you – man it hurt when they thawed lol. Thanks for your lovely comments. It was a very surreal but beautiful experience. Paul, details as follows – thanks for lovely words – Tv: 30sec Av: f3.5 ISO: 400 FL: 10mm
I agree; looking at this larger is very worthwhile. A superb exposure and composition! That sky, stars, clouds, and all, is just priceless. I really like the silhouetting of the trees against the sky. An excellent piece of work, Geoff! Cheers! Chris
This a fabulously composed shot, with the “twin” trees in the corner, leaning towards the stars (amazing to see so many stars actually – slow shutter speed?). The white luminosity in the far background gives it depth. The tones are very “earthy”, I’d say very masculine almost!
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Wow – what an amazing image. You’re right about going to the larger view!
Frost bitten fingers were worth this little beauty Geoff! Magic!
Geoff, this is incredible.
Well worth the frost bite.
wow! wow! wow! what a fantastic shot geoff. how did you do this?what was the camera set-up for this – if you dont mind me asking?
Mike – thanks glad you took the extra step!
Rhana, Michael – it didn’t feel like it at the time I can tell you – man it hurt when they thawed lol. Thanks for your lovely comments. It was a very surreal but beautiful experience.
Paul, details as follows – thanks for lovely words –
Tv: 30sec
Av: f3.5
ISO: 400
FL: 10mm
lovely shot
I agree; looking at this larger is very worthwhile. A superb exposure and composition! That sky, stars, clouds, and all, is just priceless. I really like the silhouetting of the trees against the sky. An excellent piece of work, Geoff! Cheers! Chris
Awesome
Beautiful!
This a fabulously composed shot, with the “twin” trees in the corner, leaning towards the stars (amazing to see so many stars actually – slow shutter speed?). The white luminosity in the far background gives it depth. The tones are very “earthy”, I’d say very masculine almost!