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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: sdwilsonsct on October 15, 2013, 11:50:28 pm

Title: Grasslands National Park, Canada
Post by: sdwilsonsct on October 15, 2013, 11:50:28 pm

A few fun ones. Suggestions welcome.

Title: Re: Grasslands National Park, Canada
Post by: thierrylegros396 on October 16, 2013, 03:34:30 am

I like the first because it's very realistic, colors are not exagerated as they are in reality.

Was it full moon ?!

Well done.

Have a Nice Day.

Thierry

Title: Re: Grasslands National Park, Canada
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on October 16, 2013, 04:13:22 am

Good shots all of them. The sky in #1 is really good, with a mix of clouds and stars.

Title: Re: Grasslands National Park, Canada
Post by: francois on October 16, 2013, 06:53:51 am

The first image grabs my attention. I like it, the starry sky and the tepee give a sense of quietness.

Title: Re: Grasslands National Park, Canada
Post by: Peter McLennan on October 16, 2013, 09:32:35 am

Big Dipper stars appear too even in brightness, considering that some are seen through clouds and some aren't

Otherwise lovely. :)

Title: Re: Grasslands National Park, Canada
Post by: sdwilsonsct on October 16, 2013, 10:15:54 am

Thanks, everyone.

This was Saturday night, Thierry: about a half moon.

I tried adjusting star brightness, Peter, but they are all stuck on "full". I had the opposite concern from you, that one star is a little dull in the clouds. I would also like to turn down the non-Dipper stars.

Title: Re: Grasslands National Park, Canada
Post by: Peter McLennan on October 16, 2013, 05:17:54 pm

Quote from: sdwilsonsct on October 16, 2013, 10:15:54 am

Thanks, everyone.

This was Saturday night, Thierry: about a half moon.

I tried adjusting star brightness, Peter, but they are all stuck on "full". I had the opposite concern from you, that one star is a little dull in the clouds. I would also like to turn down the non-Dipper stars.

You might try adjusting their brightness by making them smaller with the clone tool.  A lot of work, though. 

Title: Re: Grasslands National Park, Canada
Post by: batmura on October 16, 2013, 05:23:09 pm

The first photo is fantastic! Is this a single long exposure shot or did you stack multiple images?

Title: Re: Grasslands National Park, Canada
Post by: sdwilsonsct on October 16, 2013, 06:46:52 pm

Quote from: Peter McLennan on October 16, 2013, 05:17:54 pm

You might try adjusting their brightness by making them smaller with the clone tool.  A lot of work, though. 

Good idea! That would also fix the small trails.

One 30-s exposure at ISO 3200, Murat.

I didn't know the Big Dipper was there when I shot this, it was mostly behind cloud. I was pleased to see that the stars burned through.

Title: Re: Grasslands National Park, Canada
Post by: Slobodan Blagojevic on October 16, 2013, 07:03:48 pm

The first one is exceptional.

Title: Re: Grasslands National Park, Canada
Post by: Peter McLennan on October 17, 2013, 12:01:18 am

Quote from: Slobodan Blagojevic on October 16, 2013, 07:03:48 pm

The first one is exceptional.

It is indeed.  At first,  I thought it was a comp, but after looking at the moonlight direction on the tent and the camera's aim direction from the stars, I decided that it's not.  Heck of a job, sdwilsonsct.

Title: Re: Grasslands National Park, Canada
Post by: churly on October 17, 2013, 01:03:34 am

I agree.  #1 is very nice.  My initial reaction was that the. tepee was painted.  I also like the simplicity of #2.  Personally it actually speaks to me more than #1.  Another nicely done set Scott.
Chuck

PS. The Graslands is on my to-do list.

Title: Re: Grasslands National Park, Canada
Post by: sdwilsonsct on October 17, 2013, 03:48:23 pm

Thanks, Slobodan and Peter.

Glad someone liked #2, Chuck. Write ahead before you go to Grasslands and I'll share some tips.

Title: Re: Grasslands National Park, Canada
Post by: Peter McLennan on October 17, 2013, 07:43:21 pm

Quote from: sdwilsonsct on October 17, 2013, 03:48:23 pm

Thanks, Slobodan and Peter.

Glad someone liked #2, Chuck. Write ahead before you go to Grasslands and I'll share some tips.

Lets hear 'em.  I looked for GNP once and couldn't find it.  ( I was in a bit of a hurry, though and gave up easily)

Title: Re: Grasslands National Park, Canada
Post by: sdwilsonsct on October 18, 2013, 12:45:54 pm

Hi Peter,

My main tip is to stay at The Crossing (http://www.crossingresort.com/), with rooms, tent- and RV sites on the edge of the park. You can start shooting from your door.

Currently, there is no gas near the park and other facilities are open only sporadically, so be self-sufficient.

To find it, drive an hour south from Swift Current.