Cosmic Winds
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Location
Texas-New Mexico Border (near Jal, NM and Kermit, Texas) Video at: http://youtu.be/cEoYXcEtH2MTime
10pm onLighting
Everything was falling into place: The 2012 Perseid meteor shower was to take place in a dark, moonless sky (one of the biggest showers of the year), camera geared up, plan of attack in my mind, location secured. By the time I set up and began the first exposures by light painting this windmill (which I hoped was turning in the wind to show motion), a huge surge of red and orange light blazed the night sky. I couldn't believe it - not on this night! A refinery flare sparked up and flooded the perfectly dark stage for this nights' show. I threw up my hands and proclaimed the meteor shower and nighttime sky a total ruin. Just in case the flare died down, I continued shooting - and I'm glad I did! The refinery flare added an extra glow to the images that I would not have thought of, and I absolutely loved! As the meteors began streaking above my patient camp friends and my head, I set up the camera to record one minute exposures to capture some of the first night's meteors.Equipment
Sony A77, Tokina 11-16mm, Remote Shutter Release, Benro TripodInspiration
I love nighttime photography! And the meteor shower was the big attraction.Editing
In this still time lapse image, I used a cool filter during the capture and during post processing to show the red orange flare glow as a cosmic blue. Multiple exposures were needed to capture enough meteors.In my camera bag
Sony A850, Sony A77, Sony A7R, Sony Lenses, Cine Backpack, Cokin Filters (ND & Grads), Remote Shutter Release, Care & Clean Supplies, Lightning Trigger, Benro Tripod, Mini Tripod, CP Polarizers, Big Stopper, Extra Batteries & Cards, Cell Phone, Beanie Hat & Hand warmers, treats!Feedback
Don't be afraid to shoot in low light and other situations were lighting might not be... easy. Never come back with unused room on the memory cards!
