A day of long exposures

[DanFreemanPhoto]

I love messing about with long exposures, I really like to photograph things in ways you can't see yourself normally. So I broke out the Big Stopper (and more) to have a play.

I found a promising location a couple of miles away, a nice lonely tree. Something very photogenic about those....so I thought it would fit pretty well.

And a nice sunset to end the day....

 

[riz]

As usual your composition is fantasic.

How did you get the grass to look so long and vibrant?

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

As usual your composition is fantasic.

How did you get the grass to look so long and vibrant?

Thanks riz,

re: the grass Q.......errr......a good farmer? I dunno, that's what the grass looked like

 

[Robiniho77]

Really great photo's once again!

Maybe a little equipment spec and small how to would be great for us amateurs! :hail:

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Equipment spec you say.....ok.

Nikon D3
24-70mm f/2.8
or
16-35mm f/4

Lee Big Stopper
Lee 0.6 GND Hard
Hitech 0.9 GND Hard
Hoya ND8 (for another 3 stops)

So 13 stops of ND filter, and one of those GND filters for the sky.

Total exposure times varied from 60-200 seconds.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Some setup shots

 

[Martin!]

Number two is absolutely belting mate, seriously good. My kind of shot. Don't get me wrong, they're all great, but number 2 stands out by a mile for me.

Silly question, as I know Lee filters are s**t hot.....do they colour cast when stacked like that? I sometimes struggle when I stack my Hitechs with my Kood ND4 (I know they aren't as good as Lee filters) and I really struggle to remove the cast in PP afterwards.....

 

[Wick]

Do you layer the filters over the top of one another Dan?

Edit: Above post suggests you do stack!

 

[Andy.]

Cracking set!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

More from you ?

Seriously.. I mean.. there isn't a single leather clad pit-girl or exposed breast in sight. No one wants to see this.

Trees, man..... TREES !!!!!!

 

[James105]

Wow! Absolutely fantastic shots Dan! As above number 2 is just outstanding! Look forward to seeing more shots soon.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Number two is absolutely belting mate, seriously good. My kind of shot. Don't get me wrong, they're all great, but number 2 stands out by a mile for me.

Silly question, as I know Lee filters are s**t hot.....do they colour cast when stacked like that? I sometimes struggle when I stack my Hitechs with my Kood ND4 (I know they aren't as good as Lee filters) and I really struggle to remove the cast in PP afterwards.....

One of the reason Lee filters are more $$$ is because they have very little colour cast. I notice more when I use my cheaper Hitech filters.

Do you layer the filters over the top of one another Dan?

Edit: Above post suggests you do stack!

I don't normally, but as it was so sunny, I had to use my Hoya screw in filter, then screw my Lee holder into that (and use the 10 stop as well).

More from you ?

Seriously.. I mean.. there isn't a single leather clad pit-girl or exposed breast in sight. No one wants to see this.

Trees, man..... TREES !!!!!!

lol I'll try and shoot something more exciting next time

 

[Leeshez]

OMG Thats amazing .

 

[Scott™]

Great shots as per Dan.

 

[v15ben]

Some great stuff and long exposures are always fun!
I really like #2!

 

[Rob]

Taking photos of taking photos? Next time will you go three fold?

Excellent photos, your stuff genuinely makes me want to go and buy myself a starter camera and see what I can achieve.

 

[Kane.]

Love the sunsets.

 

[riz]

There's an amazing tree just before after the bridge on the M50 by tewks which would make a great shot.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

I think I know the one you mean riz, if you're heading for the M5 junction, is it just on the left in a big open field?

 

[riz]

I think I know the one you mean riz, if you're heading for the M5 junction, is it just on the left in a big open field?

Lol yup stands out like a sore thumb

 

[Cup_Phil]

Brilliant photos there

I'm dying to get out and have a play with my X100
It has a 3 stop ND filter built in - and I've bought a 6 stop ND filter that I can screw on - so should get 9 stops
Should be ok for a very small portable long exposure rig

 

[Derelict-UK]

I like setup shots, I actually like your second setup shot the best out of all of them

 

[riz]

Thanks riz,

re: the grass Q.......errr......a good farmer? I dunno, that's what the grass looked like

Sorry what i mean to say is did you adjust the levels etc. Grass looks so green and lush

 

[Yanoo]

perfect pics as always

 

[Tigger]

I'm surprised with these awful pics Dan....

Awfully good at that