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The magic of light

Postby Nigell on Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:52 am

If you get it right you can get some spectacular lighting on a single image. Ferris Wheel at Birrarung Marr 30 second exposure at f/22 using a ND 8 filter. Click for larger on black image (better)
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Postby Alex on Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:26 am

Spectacular it is!. Well done.
I would have loved to see more of the wheel though.
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Postby radar on Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:37 am

Very nice colours Nigel. I don't mind not seeing the whole wheel, makes it for something different.

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Postby ATJ on Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:39 am

It is indeed magic. Well done.
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Postby markjd on Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:12 pm

The rainbow effect on the wheel is captivating.


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Postby Geoff on Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:32 pm

Excellent! I too would like to see a bit more though.
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Postby Nigell on Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:55 pm

Other than the Wheel structure and a fence there isn't really much to see below that point. But I do see what you mean.
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Postby PiroStitch on Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:04 pm

Nice one Nigell. Love the mood it creates.
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Postby Matt. K on Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:59 pm

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That's a cracker of a shot! Good work!
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Postby Nigell on Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:15 pm

Thanks for the comments guys. As a reward... I give you more.

This is basically a study of light over a two hour period. I froze my arse off getting these and the camera was starting to fog up from the cold.



1.5 Second exposure at f/22 ISO 100 (5:30pm)
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30 Second exposure at f/22 ISO 100 (6:20pm)
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30 Second exposure at f/22 ISO 100 (7:00pm)
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Postby Yi-P on Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:18 pm

Indeed magical, I wonder what does those strikes of lights and the wheel seems not moving from those cages...
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Postby Oz_Beachside on Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:21 pm

all very very nice, makes a nice series.
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Postby Nigell on Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:28 pm

Ah thats one of the reasons I like that first image. The Ferris wheel is comming to a stop. There was enough movement to give the light some movement and it was stopped long enough for the carages to stay sharp and still.
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Postby Pa on Thu Jul 12, 2007 8:43 am

great image nigell.....well done.


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Postby Greg B on Thu Jul 12, 2007 10:11 am

Great shot Nigell, it is not easy to get a good shot of the FWs, but you have achieved it here.
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Postby Pehpsi on Thu Jul 12, 2007 3:50 pm

Great work. I like not seeing all of the wheel! Love the last one too, looks awesome..
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