[Octane (Humayun)]

Suzy,

Haha, wow!

Your comment has made me a happy chappy, indeed.

I'd like to think that if there is one thing I'm good at in life, it is taking pictures. Doesn't matter what kind -- I will always apply my knowledge of the artform to the n-th degree.

I don't pick my camera up to take pictures of just "stuff" in general. I like to think of each image I make as art; something I plan for, or previsualise, or at least think about well beforehand. Take this posted image for example -- I had mentioned to Chris about this location a while back and we've made a few trips there now. I did mention to him that I would like to go there under a moonlit sky and attempt long exposures to see what would be picked up. I have been aware of the general rule of maximum exposure before you start to notice trailing in the stars. So, to that end, I set my exposure, dialed in the appropriate aperture and ISO, to make sure I reached that target. Of course, the most important thing was to frame Scorpius appropriately, so that it sat in balance. It's little things like these which can make or break an image.

Also, you are far, far, far too kind. :blush:

Thank you.

Originally Posted by Suzy

Blinking heck. That is one jaw dropping picture H.
I'm completely in love with it. It got my heart racing.
Not kidding, *choke* honest.
You have the most amazing eye for detail, play of light & beautiful contrast... it's like it's naturally within you, like you breathe it or something!. I can go on forever on every facet of that pic and why it gets to me.

Marc,

Thank you. I'd have loved to have brought out more of the Milky Way. But, the subtle glow of it here works well against the brightness of the sky.

Originally Posted by multiweb

Pretty surreal to see the milkyway in 'daylight' . Awesome work as usual.

Ric,

Thank you.

And, yep, according to the ISO used, you wouldn't want to go too much passed that otherwise you start saturating.

Originally Posted by Ric

Great image H, very nicely composed.

As you say it's amazing how much the sky has blued up from the moonlight. It looks like 30 seconds is about the limit with a bright moon.

Frank,

Thank you, my friend.

The sea was actually quite choppy. But, long exposure settles that.

Originally Posted by spearo

Lovely shot especially with Scorpius and the Milky Way in it.
Colors are great and the seas must have been nice and settled too.
great shot
frank

Cheers, all.

H