_IAN1814
Jun, 2022Views
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Winner in Bridge at night Photo Challenge
Winner in Skyline reflection Photo Challenge
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kurtsnyder
October 18, 2022
Inspiring and impressive image Ian! Congratulations on your challenge win!
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Behind The Lens
Location
This is the Melbourne Central Business District shot from Southbank with the iconic Princes Bridge and Yarra River as features.Time
The shot was taken at about 8:30 PM on 22 June 2022 on an approximate 6 kilometre walk around the area plus the Shrine (War memorial) in the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Melbourne Arts Centre on St Kilda Road..Lighting
The lighting level was sufficiently bright that I ended up using a variable ND filter with a 30 second exposure (to get the smooth river surface) at ISO 400 and f/18.Equipment
Nikon D7500, 18-140 mm lens, tripod and variable ND filter.Inspiration
The shot was taken on a night time visit to the location specifically to capture the river and reflected light images. I also wanted to try out the new filter. Fortunately, it all came together.Editing
The photograph was processed once only in Luminar Neo. Nothing added or removed just the usual sharpening and adjustment of contrast etc.In my camera bag
Nikon D7500, 18-140mm f3.5/5.6, 200-500 f/5.6, 35 mm f1.8 and a tripod and filters.Feedback
It's all a bit of trial and error, but the ND filter made a serious difference because I was able to extend the exposure time out until I got the flat river surface.
