By the light of the moon

[Paulo Bizarro]

Some photos made under the full moon, in SW Portugal.

More in my blog here:

http://blog.paulobizarro.com/?p=385

Regards.

[luxborealis]

It's a lovely shot, but there's nothing that would indicate to the casual observer the light source. We photograoher's Rd ignite the effect of long exposures on moving water, but it's not immediately apparent.

Perhaps reducing exposure by one stop would, at least give a feel closer to night time.

[Paulo Bizarro]

Thanks for the comment Terry. This a 6 minute exposure, reducing by one stop would mean shooting 3 minutes, which would be severely underexposed.

I understand where you coming from, but it is exactly this "unexpected" and perhaps "confusing" light that makes this type of shot interesting to me. Our eyes do not see light that well at night, but the camera does.

[KMRennie]

Paulo as moonlit shots they are magic. But as images I can't help thinking that similar compositions shot in soft light might look better. Ken

[Paulo Bizarro]

Thanks Ken. I visit this location several times during the year. It is a nice spot also at sunrise and sunset, during "day time".

[Leszek Piotrowski]

Paulo

Thanks for sharing. First time for me, that I have looked at an image of rock structures both above and below the sea surface, and from a perspective such as you have chosen.

[luxborealis]

Thanks for the comment Terry. This a 6 minute exposure, reducing by one stop would mean shooting 3 minutes, which would be severely underexposed.

I understand where you coming from, but it is exactly this "unexpected" and perhaps "confusing" light that makes this type of shot interesting to me. Our eyes do not see light that well at night, but the camera does.

Actually I was referring to the exposure of the image after capture. I agree, the 6-minute exposure is needed to create the effect., but then it comes across as too bright for a moonlit shot, confusing the viewer (maybe that's not a bad thing!). Once you have the file open in your post-capture processing app (e.g. Lightroom or PS or...), reduce the exposure by one stop to give it that evening/night time appearance. Just a suggestion, though.

[HSakols]

I like the shots where you can see the clouds moving.  They are dreamy images.

[Sean H]

I also found them "dreamy"... and unique and beautiful

I like the shots where you can see the clouds moving.  They are dreamy images.