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Old 10-10-2013, 11:56 AM
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Indian Ocean Conjunction

A couple of nights ago I headed up the coast to catch Venus and Luna sinking into the ocean. I was hoping for an unobstructed view to capture their merged trails reflected in the sea. Fluffy clouds marred the show somewhat..

Indian Ocean, Western Australia, 08 Oct 2013
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Old 10-10-2013, 12:04 PM
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That's awesome. I reckon it looks better with the clouds as it gives you the depth and perspective. If it had been clear it would have been a flat shot.
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Old 10-10-2013, 12:11 PM
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That's awesome. I reckon it looks better with the clouds as it gives you the depth and perspective. If it had been clear it would have been a flat shot.
Thanks Marc. You're probably right, although I would have liked a cleaner view of the merged trails. Some other shots show the trails nicely, but the cloud config is messier. And I can't make myself merge the best bits
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Old 10-10-2013, 12:22 PM
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Thanks Marc. You're probably right, although I would have liked a cleaner view of the merged trails. Some other shots show the trails nicely, but the cloud config is messier. And I can't make myself merge the best bits
Go on, just do it Have a shower afterwards

Lovely image as usual Colin!
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Old 10-10-2013, 12:32 PM
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Very FX! It would make a great print or desktop wallpaper.

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Old 10-10-2013, 12:37 PM
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Go on, just do it Have a shower afterwards

Lovely image as usual Colin!
Thanks Mike. I wouldn't feel dirty, I just wouldn't have an emotional attachment to the image anymore. I've tried it before and it doesn't work for me..
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Old 10-10-2013, 12:47 PM
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Lovely shot, Colin!
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Old 10-10-2013, 01:59 PM
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Beautiful composition Colin. That's one of the advantages of living in WA I guess
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Wow, how gorgeous is that!

Wonderful.

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Old 10-10-2013, 04:34 PM
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As I have already said on FB, I absolutely adore this one. Brilliant image Colin.
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Old 10-10-2013, 04:58 PM
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That is stunning, my friend.

Go on, post the merged one for us; you can forget all about it once it's posted.

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Old 10-10-2013, 09:47 PM
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That is stunning, my friend.

Go on, post the merged one for us; you can forget all about it once it's posted.

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I'll meet you half way mate Imagine the bottom ocean part attached to the original sky. My plan was a timelapse showing the inner orange Moon trail diminishing and Venus trail brightening as they set. But clouds put paid to that. All part of the fun..
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Old 10-10-2013, 09:54 PM
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Great work Colin. I agree with the other comments I think the clouds add to the scene.
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Old 11-10-2013, 01:29 PM
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Colin, just one word: awesome
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Old 11-10-2013, 07:06 PM
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Brilliant, both shots are fantastic and great location.
Well done.
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Old 11-10-2013, 08:41 PM
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That's pretty cool - clouds add to the shot IMHO.

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Old 12-10-2013, 12:36 AM
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Beautiful work Colin as always and great timing!
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Old 12-10-2013, 12:45 AM
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Love it. Inspiring stuff!
The colours of the moon and reflection in the 2nd one are particularly nice, but the milky way and clouds look great in the first. Too hard to pick
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Old 12-10-2013, 11:47 AM
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Love it!!!

Just beautiful
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Old 15-10-2013, 11:01 PM
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A beautiful photo Colin.


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