A Light in the Dark

[Austin Greene]

I'm in my last couple days up here on the North Coast, so I'm making the best of it. I went out shooting yesterday evening after what turned out to be a 16 hour work day. I was deliriously tired, wandering into the dark near a beach I've photographed before when I spotted this wooden walkway. Several squid-fishing vessels were out, complete with the brightest sodium lamps I have ever seen (hence the color temp). I noticed one of them making rounds around a distant sea-stack, so I decided to wait until it was behind it before doing a bit of light painting. The grass colors were interesting, and varied with proximity to the walkway (I'm guessing the wood helps sequester moisture). All in all I spent about two hours shooting before getting home to wake up again today at 5.

All in all, I'd say it was a productive, worthwhile evening What do you think?

Best,
One ridiculously tired Austin

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A Light in the Dark by TogaLive, on Flickr

P.S: The file on Flickr is giant, but I'm posting the BBcode for a 2000px wide version, so hopefully it loads faster? Could someone let me know if this method actually works?

 

[Austin Greene]

Did I really miss the mark that much? I was at least hoping for a comment on if the Flickr link was better.

 

[pjaye]

I think this is absolutely gorgeous. Something I'd hang on the wall. Well done.

It loads quickly for me on the kobo.

 

[pjaye]

P.s. what's a sodium light?

 

[greybeard38 11]

very interesting

 

[goodguy]

Just left feedback on Flickr, LOVED this picture

 

[annamaria]

I love everything about it. Nice work.

 

[NancyMoranG]

Ok, I am NO pro. When I first saw it it, I said - great shot!
now, the more I look, it seems a little too bright on the 'boardwalk' area ? Otherwise, I really like it, well done.
Nancy

 

[D-B-J]

I know it's not possible, but I wish I could see more foreground. I love the sky, nice light painting... just not.. enough. Too much shadow on the lower left for me.

Jake

 

[Austin Greene]

Thanks for the critique everyone! Glad to know the new links are working well. For those wondering a sodium lamp uses sodium dioxide (I believe) under either high or low pressure to produce a lot of light. The deal is that the longer they run, the brighter they get, so these boats love to use them. They have a characteristic color cast, and are used in many places for street lighting.

I know it's not possible, but I wish I could see more foreground. I love the sky, nice light painting... just not.. enough. Too much shadow on the lower left for me.

Jake

I hear you man. I experimented trying to get more spread with the foreground lighting, but it just wasn't possible. I am hoping to reshoot it someday when I've got a moon to use, that would provide perfect foreground lighting.

 

[D-B-J]

Thanks for the critique everyone! Glad to know the new links are working well. For those wondering a sodium lamp uses sodium dioxide (I believe) under either high or low pressure to produce a lot of light. The deal is that the longer they run, the brighter they get, so these boats love to use them. They have a characteristic color cast, and are used in many places for street lighting.

I know it's not possible, but I wish I could see more foreground. I love the sky, nice light painting... just not.. enough. Too much shadow on the lower left for me.

Jake

I hear you man. I experimented trying to get more spread with the foreground lighting, but it just wasn't possible. I am hoping to reshoot it someday when I've got a moon to use, that would provide perfect foreground lighting.

Or use a monopod with a flash/umbrella? Something to reach out further? I look forward to the next one!

Jake


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[Austin Greene]

Thanks for the critique everyone! Glad to know the new links are working well. For those wondering a sodium lamp uses sodium dioxide (I believe) under either high or low pressure to produce a lot of light. The deal is that the longer they run, the brighter they get, so these boats love to use them. They have a characteristic color cast, and are used in many places for street lighting.

I know it's not possible, but I wish I could see more foreground. I love the sky, nice light painting... just not.. enough. Too much shadow on the lower left for me.

Jake

I hear you man. I experimented trying to get more spread with the foreground lighting, but it just wasn't possible. I am hoping to reshoot it someday when I've got a moon to use, that would provide perfect foreground lighting.

Or use a monopod with a flash/umbrella? Something to reach out further? I look forward to the next one!

Jake


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Hmm, a good idea, I'll have to give it a shot. I've used my flash in the past, but actually found that even with it at full power, the bike light has more reach (it's a crazy bright bike light, separate battery pack and all). Perhaps using an umbrella would at least help with spreading the light around if I could dangle it above areas well enough.