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Jake · 07:59 AM

Here's a shot of some star trails over "The Lighthouse" in Palo Duro Canyon. The Lighthouse is about a 3 miles hike one way. Not too bad, but the last 1/10 of a mile or so is really steep and carrying my heavy gear made it that much more of a pain.
But it was hiking back down, another 3 mile hike back....in the dark....by myself.....that was interesting.
5dmk2 - Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 - iso 1250 - stacked shots of 30sec each.

mdparthum · 01-30-2012, 08:26 AM

Nice job Jake!

ngoduyviet · 01-30-2012, 09:54 AM

Interesting gear combo, I think the (composite) shot is definitely more than worth the hike.

Nikonfan · 01-30-2012, 09:59 AM

Very cool! How many shots did you stack? Also, are the lights on the horizon from towns?

Jake · 01-30-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mdparthum

Nice job Jake!

Thanks Michael!

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Originally Posted by ngoduyviet

Interesting gear combo, I think the (composite) shot is definitely more than worth the hike.

Thanks Viet!

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Originally Posted by Nikonfan

Very cool! How many shots did you stack? Also, are the lights on the horizon from towns?

Thanks David!
I think this was about 35 shots, I just kind of grabbed a handful and threw them in PS.
And yes, that's light pollution on the horizon.

GypsyHighSide · 01-30-2012, 10:30 AM

I like it. I has kind of a vortex feel to it.

MHampton · 01-30-2012, 10:58 AM

I always like your shots Jake. Thanks for sharing. Can you shed a little light on one thing for me though? Is there a particular reason why you are using a nikon lens on a canon body? Is there something to be gained with that combination or is it more a matter of the equipment that you have?

Just curious

photosteve · **Contest worthy -** 01-30-2012, 11:08 AM

Jake

Great Shot!!!!! You and the other photographers here do awesome stuff. If you don’t know about it the Royal Observation Greenwhich does a yearly contest, you should enter some of your shots. Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition 2012.

Competition : Astronomy Photographer of the Year : Exhibitions : Visit : RMG

Steve

Nikonfan · 01-30-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MHampton

I always like your shots Jake. Thanks for sharing. Can you shed a little light on one thing for me though? Is there a particular reason why you are using a nikon lens on a canon body? Is there something to be gained with that combination or is it more a matter of the equipment that you have?

Just curious

I was wondering that too. On a movie set they were doing the same thing. I asked why and they said they felt the Nikon lenses were better. I love my Nikon stuff but I have always heard they are pretty much equal with Canon. I also have wondered if the adapter to put a Nikon lens on a Canon body affects quality, minimum focusing distance, ability to focus to infinity etc.. Jake, can you shed some light? Inquiring minds want to know.

Jake · 01-30-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GypsyHighSide

I like it. I has kind of a vortex feel to it.

Thanks Rob!

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Originally Posted by MHampton

I always like your shots Jake. Thanks for sharing. Can you shed a little light on one thing for me though? Is there a particular reason why you are using a nikon lens on a canon body? Is there something to be gained with that combination or is it more a matter of the equipment that you have?

Just curious

Thanks Michael.
The Nikon 14-24 is sharper than my Canon 16-35. But it doesn't take filters so I really only use it for night shots.
My boss here at work owns the Nikon lens so I just borrow it when ever I need it. So the fact that I have access to it is a big factor.

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Originally Posted by photosteve

Jake

Great Shot!!!!! You and the other photographers here do awesome stuff. If you don’t know about it the Royal Observation Greenwhich does a yearly contest, you should enter some of your shots. Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition 2012.

Competition : Astronomy Photographer of the Year : Exhibitions : Visit : RMG

Steve

Thanks Steve! I'll have to check that out.

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Originally Posted by Nikonfan

I was wondering that too. On a movie set they were doing the same thing. I asked why and they said they felt the Nikon lenses were better. I love my Nikon stuff but I have always heard they are pretty much equal with Canon. I also have wondered if the adapter to put a Nikon lens on a Canon body affects quality, minimum focusing distance, ability to focus to infinity etc.. Jake, can you shed some light? Inquiring minds want to know.

David, I think Nikon zooms are better than Canon zooms from what I've used. Canon primes are outstanding though, not sure how they compare.
The adapter I use allows for infinity focus and doesn't affect the IQ at all.
A lot of video guys like the older Nikon lenses because they have the aperture control on the lens and have smoother focus than the newer Canon lenses.