A Milky Flamingo

[Don Hamilton Jr.]

Well, took the plunge,or should i say the "BITE".... Can you say mosquitoes!! Worse than any Alaska mosquitoes i've ever seen. The dang beasts would drink 40% deet, and still bite ya! It was amazing to see what the camera and lens could see, vs my eyes! Picked up a Samyang 24mm 1.4 F iso 3200 , IDX, F 2 15 secs.
Lots to learn here, never the less a bright beginning!! Total manual, and trust the DOF Hyperlocal chart!

[Don Lacy]

Hey buddy the image is a little flat I added some contrast with an over all S curve and then used luminosity mask to further enhanced the Milk Way and added a small amount of sharpening. The mosquitos where something else I am ordering a bug shirt and hat.

[Don Hamilton Jr.]

Hey thks, looks good, i guess some more contrast, and sharpening... i basically didn't do much with it.. Can't wait to try it again and build on the learning curve.. This "Aint Birds You Know"!!! :) :)

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Don - It's definitely addictive to try the night photography and I really haven't been happy with any of mine. This looks good and Don L has taken it up a notch. What's the structure in the image and is there a way to avoid it at the location?

TFS,
Rachel

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Don...very nice and Don L repost gives the Milky Way more impact...after making adjustments in ACR to my nightscapes I am applying a curves layer...but based on Don's luminosity mask I will give that a whirl too :)