Beacons in the Sky

[iceman]

The two brightest planets in our Solar System, Venus and Jupiter, shining brightly like beacons in the sky as they joined for a conjunction in March 2012.

Taken on the 12th March, the Sunset colours and clouds in the sky complete the scene in what was a stunning dusk and sunset over Brisbane Water at Gosford Waterfront.

The images have been cropped to 3:1 and 2:1 panoramas.

Canon 5D Mark II, 24-105mm lens.

- Large 1 (http://www.mikesalway.com.au/download/230)
- Large 2 (http://www.mikesalway.com.au/download/229)
- Blog (http://www.mikesalway.com.au/2012/03/29/beacons-in-the-sky/)

Thanks for looking.

[h0ughy]

gee there is so much going on there in both shots - you would hardly know its an astro shot ;) nice colours and scenic perspectives

[rogerg]

I love the colours Mike :) reflections, composition, boats.. all nice.

I'd prefer to see less distortion in the first ... perhaps a perspective/warp in Photoshop to straighten the lines/reflections? But each to their own - you may like it.

[Miaplacidus]

Rich colours, stunning image. Love it.

[iceman]

Thanks Dave - the planets were certainly a small part of this great scene :)


Thanks Roger. There's definitely some distortion and the masts being near the edge of the frame didn't help. I'm quite surprised by the amount of distortion with the lens on the 5DMk2.

I might have to re-correct some of it in Photoshop, it is a bit distracting.


Thanks Brian, much appreciated.

[Octane]

Use DPP's third tab to correctly fix distortions and lens aberrations!

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[Quark]

Yep, agree with Houghy, very striking images indeed, reckon they stand alone as just great images and any astro content is incidental to the feel of these vistas, at least in my opinion.

Stunningly Beautiful.
Regards
Trevor

[bartman]

Your really testing that new Camera out before you go on your trip hey!!!
Nice shots Mike!
Bartman

[RB]

Lovely shots mate !
Gorgeous colours.
Amazing what a difference the 5D MkII has made to your horizons..... :poke::lol: