Reflecting (new photo added)

[iceman]

Hi guys

Last night at IISAC was pretty good - some patchy cloud but enough clear sky to photography and look at, and the clouds added some nice depth to the timelapses.

Here's one of last nights many GB's of images (1200px):
http://www.mikesalway.com.au/download/391

I noticed the stars reflecting off the car so decided to incorporate it into a selfie ;)

It's from up on the mountain ridge near where we watched Comet McNaught in 2007, but about 5 min further up the road. Lovely view to the SE and over Lostock Dam.

EDITED:
- 2nd photo added. The angle wasn't quite right for the reflections to feature in this shot, but I still like the scene. I hope you do too.
- Large 2 (http://www.mikesalway.com.au/download/401)

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

That's a neat image Mike!

Clever use of the car.

Cheers,

Justin.

[Larryp]

Good photo, Mike! I like the contrast of the terrestrial component with the bright sky:thumbsup:

[Antu]

Incredible composition, Mike !! I really like reflections of the stars :)

[strongmanmike]

Really..? Looks fantastic but the stars look brighter and sharper on the car than they do in the sky...how is this possible..? What processing techniques are at play here?

Mike

[Rod771]

Meguiars wet look polish ;)


Great nightscape Mike, what a fantastic idea! :thumbsup:

[MortonH]

You must have washed the car for this shot - everyone else's was covered in dust!!!

[iceman]

Thanks for the feedback guys!



:confused2: I'm not sure what you mean, Mike. There's nothing special and no unusual processing. It was like that straight out of the camera. Basic local contrast, curves etc.

On the car, the stars probably have more contrast and are likely a different shape due to the viewing angle. Like how they elongate when reflected on water.

Not sure why you've questioned the validity (?) of both of my shots but i'll take that as a sign of something unique or different.


Hah that's the thing- my car was just as dirty and dusty as everyone else's. I would've liked to see how many stars got reflected if it was clean.

I spent 2 hours washing and vaccuming the car yesterday arvo. It was filthy, dust in every crevice and smelling of cow dung!

[lacad01]

That's a great shot, the reflections on the car really add to the scene :thumbsup:

[Deeno]

Cool composition!

Whats this?
No pointing or waving....

[ourkind]

Cool shot Mike, great idea! :thumbsup:

[StephenM]

That's great Mike!

Cheers,
Stephen

[Irish stargazer]

Very clever shot Mike!

[strongmanmike]

Don't mind me :screwy: I wasn't questioning the validity but rather I am just amazed that you can record a detailed magenta coloured Eta Carina nebula in a reflection from the windscreen glass of a dusty car...shows how much I know :lol:

How was IISAC all up?...I missed being there :sadeyes:

Mike

[iceman]

No worries Mike, was just very tired.. sorry for jumping on you :)

Wish you were there Mike, missed you on the field!

Thanks everyone, for the kind words.

Deano - hands in the pocket is the new waving or pointing ;)

[h0ughy]

nice shot mike - did you get full mobile reception from there;) we know you were texting ;)

[RB]

Such a cool shot, excellent Mike.
LOL should've used a Holden Astra. :P

Great work mate.

[Derek Klepp]

This would make a great car advertisment.

[iceman]

Pocket dialing :)


haha that would be cool :)


I should send it to Mazda! :)

Thanks for the feedback guys.

[multiweb]

Interesting shot for sure. Nice view. :thumbsup:

[iceman]

Thanks Marc.

I added a 2nd shot now too. See the first post (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=965657&postcount=1).

[colinmlegg]

I like the second shot. Nice one!

[CapturingTheNight]

LOVE the second one Mike. Great work! :thumbsup:

[ourkind]

Yep that second one is cool!

[matt34]

Great shots Mike, I tried something like this last year when I was out on a shoot and spotted the reflection but didnt turn out half as good as your shots.