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Double Arch Star Trails - 01-05-2012, 01:32 PM

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Thrilled with how my first star trail photo has come out and can't wait to take more.

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01-05-2012, 01:33 PM


Maybe it's just me, but I can't see a picture.

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Ooops, technical difficulties on my end. All better?

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Thumbs up Nice - 01-05-2012, 01:39 PM


Purty darn good.

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01-05-2012, 01:39 PM


Zounds! No wonder you are thrilled!

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01-05-2012, 01:50 PM


Very nice, love the lighting you got on the arches. I think the start trails are actually a little strong for my tastes, but still looks neat.

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01-05-2012, 01:52 PM


Awesome shot! One long shot or stacked? I'm guessing stacked.
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01-05-2012, 01:53 PM


Yeah, I'll probably try one where I tone down the exposure on the stars a bit to see what that looks like. It's tough to know when to stop editing and just be happy with it!

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01-05-2012, 01:54 PM


Stacked. Walked around and popped the speedlight several times on the last exposure to get the rocks lit.

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01-05-2012, 02:09 PM


Wow! Very nicely done. Keep it up!

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01-05-2012, 02:38 PM


Looks good. Good job on your first try out.

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01-05-2012, 03:09 PM


Man that is a gorgeous photo Pete-well done!!

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01-05-2012, 07:23 PM


Dang, dont know how I missed this, but glad I found it. Outstanding work and love the stars circling the rock. was that luck or caculated. Id be thrilled also.

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01-05-2012, 07:48 PM


I agree about the star trails being a bit strong. But overall very good for the first one.
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01-05-2012, 09:30 PM


Excellent !!!

I'm waiting for Spring to try this. It's too cold here a night and my old bones don't like it..

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