April 2017 Photo Competition - "After Dark"
Discussion
Well it appears that I've selected a popular subject, great, keep them coming, but watch the posted image size so as not to fall foul of 'The Rules' and look out for those blown highlights...............
Here's a few of mine to give some inspiration ( I can't select one of these as the winner!!!)
151019 Hartley Quay sm by David Yeoman, on Flickr
151019 Albert Dock Reflections 2 sm by David Yeoman, on Flickr
170217 Steam Mill, Chester by David Yeoman, on Flickr
Obviously I'm not Mr Mono (according to DibblyDobbler) for no reason!!!!
Here's a few of mine to give some inspiration ( I can't select one of these as the winner!!!)
151019 Hartley Quay sm by David Yeoman, on Flickr
151019 Albert Dock Reflections 2 sm by David Yeoman, on Flickr
170217 Steam Mill, Chester by David Yeoman, on Flickr
Obviously I'm not Mr Mono (according to DibblyDobbler) for no reason!!!!
DibblyDobbler said:
One from a few years back - probably the best ever night conditions at the bridges 
Forth Bridges Star Trails by Mike Smith, on Flickr
There are some particularly stunning shots this month!Forth Bridges Star Trails by Mike Smith, on Flickr
On this particular one, how on earth did you manage an exposure long enough to give you star trails, with everything so wonderfully exposed, and without over-exposing the lights on the bridges?????
Even with a seriously hefty filter and HDR, I think I'd struggle to get this and have it so amazingly clear and noise free. I am somewhat in awe of this shot!
Kermit power said:
There are some particularly stunning shots this month!
On this particular one, how on earth did you manage an exposure long enough to give you star trails, with everything so wonderfully exposed, and without over-exposing the lights on the bridges?????
Even with a seriously hefty filter and HDR, I think I'd struggle to get this and have it so amazingly clear and noise free. I am somewhat in awe of this shot!
Shucks you are too kind On this particular one, how on earth did you manage an exposure long enough to give you star trails, with everything so wonderfully exposed, and without over-exposing the lights on the bridges?????
Even with a seriously hefty filter and HDR, I think I'd struggle to get this and have it so amazingly clear and noise free. I am somewhat in awe of this shot!
It's a blend but if I recall correctly the bridges were not too badly blown - I usually shoot star trails at around f4, 30s and iso 100 so you can get away with quite a lot without blowing it all out.
A bit more inspiration (from last night)
170405 Across Canning Dock, Liverpool Blue Hour by David Yeoman, on Flickr
170405 Across Canning Dock, Liverpool Blue Hour by David Yeoman, on Flickr
As a few people have already said, both Le Mans and the Nurburgring 24hrs get so much better when it gets dark:
LM24_Race_20140614-15_027 by Matthew Griffiths, on Flickr
LM24_Race_20140614-15_027 by Matthew Griffiths, on Flickr
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