[iceman (Mike)]

Originally Posted by SkyViking

Wow that looks very dramatic Mike, a great capture. I would agree that the 1st composition is best

Thanks Rolf, appreciate the feedback

Originally Posted by Larryp

Very spectacular, and definitely the first one!

Thanks Larry!

Originally Posted by gregbradley

All 3 are very good. I slightly prefer the last one. I know what you mean about the composition of the first one which is probably a tad better but there seems to be a bit of oversharpening in it so I prefer the last one. All have great colours and are captivating images with lots of interest points.

That's a clever use of your iphone as a light source. I was using mine on the weekend for the timer and infrared remote on Sony camera.

Greg.

Thanks for the feedback as always Greg, much appreciated. They were all sharpened in the same way so not sure what's making it look more sharpened than the others. I'll have another look.

Did you need to be on the same wifi network to run the Sony remote? or does it create its own hotspot?

Originally Posted by Derek Klepp

I'm enjoying all these shots Mike and impressed by the noise levels of the 6D.

Thanks Derek - I'm amazed by the noise (lack of) of the 6D. Once I run it through Topaz De-Noise there's practically none left.

Originally Posted by lacad01

Nice composition, especially like #3

Thanks Adam! I liked #3 too (with the wire and green airglow) but it didn't include Crux so it wasn't my favourite.

Originally Posted by h0ughy

done mind the first one - boy that green hornet glow stands out

Thanks Dave!

Originally Posted by matt34

Great Shots Mike. I've been on the lookout for a cattle ramp to use as a foreground for some star shots, havent had a lot of luck yet with ones I've found normally surrounded by trees.

Thanks Matt. I've seen this cattle ramp every year at IISAC when I head up the mountain to make phone calls, and was so pleased to get it in a shot finally