Planet Conjunction Rising at Terrigal, with Water Rush

[iceman]

Hi guys

More of the backlog from the May Conjunctions.

These were taken at Terrigal, next to the Skillion, on the morning of the 15th of May.

It was a beautiful morning - starting with a (very short) timelapse (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8putZSGOPMY), and finishing with some stunning crepuscular rays - all while the planets beamed in the background sky.

My favourite shot of the series (and one that H mentioned previously) is the first "Water Rush" photo. I was perched on a rock avoiding the waves, when a rather large wave crashed through. I captured this shot just as I was getting drenched up to my knees. I love the sense of movement it portrays.

It was shown at the DM awards but didn't receive an award.

The star trails shot is a combination of the shots in timelapse, but I left 1 or 2 out near the end to create the "candle" like appearance. I call it "Conjunction Candles Rising".

More details and higher-res images can be seen on my blog:
http://www.mikesalway.com.au/2011/08/30/planet-conjunction-rising-at-terrigal-on-may-15th-2011/

or if you missed the link, here's the timelapse (don't blink or you'll miss it):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8putZSGOPMY

Thanks for looking. Comments welcome.

[SkyViking]

Those are really beautiful Mike! I especially like the third shot with the planets blazing in the sky. They were so bright back then.
Thanks for the great views.

[naskies]

Wow, beautiful!

[Octane]

Beautiful.

As mentioned, my previously noted favourite is still my favourite!

H

[leon]

Top captures Mike, the third is also my favorite.

Leon

[RB]

Beautiful captures Mike !
Timelapse is pretty cool too, just needs to run a bit longer.

:thumbsup:

[gregbradley]

Beautiful images Mike.

It was worth the travel and early morning setup. What was that a 3am to 4am start?

Greg.

[multiweb]

#3 for me too. Awesome shot. :thumbsup:

[kinetic]

They all appeal to me in a separate way Mike.
I think each one has a grab factor, slightly different.
To my very untrained eye I find it hard to pick 3
as better than any, but that's me.
The crepuscular rays in 1 and 4 I absolutely love.
A lovely spot for sure.

Steve

[Paul Haese]

The water rushing one is quite a good composition. Colours are nicer too.

[gary]

Beautiful. Turned out nice! The rays coming up are really great. :thumbsup:

[El Paso Eric]

Stunning photos, Mike. Its a tough choice choosing a favorite. They each have some feature that makes that photo stand out. But #3 does provide a sense of depth and motion.

Thanks for sharing these...

[iceman]

Thanks all for your comments, much appreciated.

Greg - yes, I think I got there around 4am. It was a chilly start but a beautiful day in the end.

RB - me too. Damn that pesky sun for rising :)

I love the rays in #4, they came out the most prominent, but I agree - there's something in all of them that appeals to me.
I love how star trail shots bring out the colour in the stars.

Thanks again for your comments.

[anthony.tony]

Top Shots Mike -Tony

[Deeno]

Inspiring stuff Mike!

[FranckiM06]

Hi Mike,
It is splendid images. So beautiful that I look often your images. I know that I don't reply every time but I like what you do.
Franck

[iceman]

Many thanks Tony and Deeno.


Thanks Franck, I really appreciate those words. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy :) Gives me motivation to get out there again.