Astoria Net Loft
Vintage net loft House, in Astoria Oregon, Where the nets would be hung.
Vintage net loft House, in Astoria Oregon, Where the nets would be hung.
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jimfbauty
November 28, 2016
Really make you curious about this place... there must have been much more here at some time in the past.
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Location
I took this shot while on a photo safari in Astoria, Oregon USA. Astoria is a well used film location for the likes of Spielberg, and has an incredibly eclectic feeling to it, especially with the views of the old abandoned Fishing industry. This was my first real trip working in Long exposures, and I found some great images there.Time
this was actually shot later in the afternoon, probably around 4 pm?Lighting
Like all my other Astoria shots, Lighting for was difficult, as i had to pretty much wait all day before the light was set where i wanted it, with the right amount of cloud exposure. I also had to find the right angle, as the access to this building isnt the easiest to get to, well, not without being arrested. *chuckles*Equipment
Nikkon D5500, with a Nikkor 14-24 Ultra wide lens, The Sensei Pro Filter adapter specifically designed for the ultra wide lens, The Lee 150 MM Super Stopper (15 stops) a .9ND Lee Medium Gradual filter, All set on my fathers old D55 Manfrotto Professional Tripod, using a corded shutter remote.Inspiration
I absolutely was fascinated with this building, It was wild west on the west coast. loved the textures, the color variances, It just screamed to be photographed. add the moss ridden stumps of the old piers posts? and the amazing cloud cover? i happily obliged.Editing
This one had a bit of post work involved. I had to remove a troublesome Tanker in the background, because it took away from the focal point of the net building itself. then to balance out the grey tones and the pop of the color of the building itself, and the poles, to make it more interesting. The balance between the Black and White, and the red, gives it a feel of being on a sound stage, something i love to create out of real life images. Making it an art piece.In my camera bag
I have a huge Lowepro bag, that seems to not fit everything I carry. ( i will constantly gripe about it until i need Sherpa guides to carry my gear) it always feels like I'm a soldier hiking with full gear on. With that pack, I always bring my Nikkor 55-300mm, my Nikkor 200-500mm, and my "go to" lens Nikkor 14-24 Ultra wide lens, (How I love that lens!) Add the Lee Little, Big, and Super Stoppers, the medium ND Grad filters, the 4-5 back up batteries, Lens cleaners and cloths, extra Memory cards, I'm usually good to go for anything.Feedback
take your time with long exposures. they are extremely time consuming, but you just cant fudge on the time or work required. take more than one shot, use your exposure times well. rush a long exposure will only frustrate you. that being said, you can find enjoyment in long exposure, if you take the right stance.
