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25-SEP-2004

9/26/04 - Bull Run Sunrise

Must be going through my sunrise phase. One way to meet my goal of getting away from macros is to work on surise/set. The two tripod shot dynamic range extension technique seems to be essential for these types of shots. Exposure compensation of zero produces a histogram that climbs both walls, but shooting one at +1 and one at -2 and combining them using a density mask does the trick nicely.

Actually got my butt up enough before sunrise to drive a few miles down the road to the Manassas (Bull Run) Civil War Battlefield. I've just about exhausted the short walking distance subjects. Three other versions at http://www.pbase.com/ed_k/image/34266924 and http://www.pbase.com/ed_k/image/34266925 and http://www.pbase.com/ed_k/image/34266926

Nikon D70 ,Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom
1/125s f/11.0 at 35.0mm hide exif
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Date/Time25-Sep-2004 07:20:40
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D70
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length35 mm
Exposure Time1/125 sec
Aperturef/11
ISO Equivalent
Exposure Bias-1 2/3
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Guest 28-Sep-2004 20:53
Outstanding shot! The lighting and perspective are wonderful

Robin
Anne Young27-Sep-2004 00:32
Amazing shot.
Pedro Libório26-Sep-2004 21:55
great perspective,
quite fantastic shot!
regards.
Bill Miller26-Sep-2004 15:44
Ed, a powerful image. Would like to know more about this technique. First I have heard of it but recognise the problem. Bill.
katwilkens26-Sep-2004 15:28
Wonderfully atmospheric shot.
René Gysi26-Sep-2004 15:21
Wonderful mood. Very good composed. Like the colours and light. Beautiful.
Guest 26-Sep-2004 14:39
I've experienced the same problem, running out of subjects near home. The good news is that you live in a beautiful part of the world.
I've seen this technique before. Do you know the PS equivalent to your density mask?