Black posts, blue posts

Posted by Sash (Adelaide, Australia) on 13 October 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

Sometimes it's satisfying to see the result of a bit of ingenuity: manual focus and a torch (flashlight) on the subject for a few seconds can create a rather surreal setting. The golden tinge in the sky in the background is generated by the street lights and house lights from the coastal towns of Noarlunga, Aldinga, Moana and Deep South Bogan Heights.

Location: Myponga Beach, Myponga, South Australia.

Contact: sashkertes at gmail dot com

Comments (8)

Sadr from Muscat, Oman

Really beautifully exposed and composed.

13 Oct 2009 6:06am

@Sadr: Thank you kindly. :)

Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom

A lovely piece of creativity. It's turned out superbly.

13 Oct 2009 6:16am

@Mike: Thanks, Mike.

Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom

Good work, well thought out. You have made a magnificent image.

13 Oct 2009 8:15am

Sandrine from Cincinnati, United States

What an awesome shot!!!!

13 Oct 2009 1:00pm

missparis from PARIS, France

Vraiment superbe

13 Oct 2009 2:57pm

@missparis: Thank you very much. :)

DarkElf from Perth, Australia

interesting photo - very sharp at 44 sec exposure too! the blue poles looks out of this world in the darkness...

14 Oct 2009 1:00am

@DarkElf: Thanks, DE. The multitude of exposure problems with auto focus that accompany taking photos in the dark were strong with this one, so I opted for a manual touch. I'd say the exposure here was 99% luck and 1% skill. I can't really complain about the result though as it is rather surreal. *insert spooky music* Thanks for your thoughts.

Fabienne from Quelque part ou ailleurs, France

Gorgeous !

14 Oct 2009 1:44pm

Stu from Kyoto, Japan

That's a crackin' image Sash. Ghostly. I have to try this painting with light thing.

17 Oct 2009 7:35am

@Stu: Yes, you do, Stu...yes, you do. I've noticed the 50D's staunch resistance to auto focus in poor light. Perhaps this is a characteristic of most cameras. Who knows; I haven't used most cameras to be in the know. However, once the artificial light created an avenue for the manual focus sensors (ie my peepers), the result was worth the effort. I have made it a goal of mine to invest in portable floodlights. Only the lottery and divine intervention will tell whether its achievable.

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Canon EOS 50D
44 seconds
F/5.0
ISO 200
24 mm