Light Pollution

[Maureen Allen]

I've been out to the Yankeetown FL boat ramp a couple of times to do some night photography. It's the darkest place I can find near me that is relatively accessible and safe at 2 am. But alas, as with all other spots I've tried, there's some light pollution - in this case from a power plant several miles to the south.

In this image, i tried to take advantage of the invading light to create a somewhat different night scene.

Nikon D3s, 24mm, f/2.8, 25 sec, ISO 3200

[Kerry Perkins]

Hey Maureen, that works for me! I really like the glow coming from the left - it does add something different. My wife and I saw the comet tonight through binoculars. It was very small and faint and I don't think I could have gotten a nice image like this.

[Steve Adkins]

I really like this, Maureen! The star detail and foreground illumination are balanced in a very pleasing way. Well done! The southern glow only adds to the interest IMHO. We seem to be trying similar photo techniques again... I just finished a " barn door" mount for my camera so that I can take long exposures and track with rotation of the earth. Will try some when the weather warms up. http://www.garyseronik.com/?q=node/52

[Paul Lagasi]

I agree with the above comment this is a very nicely composed image, well done to capture this. Love the colors, crop and the stars rock.

[Dennis Bishop]

A very nice glass of lemonade . . . It may not be what you really wanted, but I think the glow adds a lot to the image -- especially with its placement and its reflection in the water. The image is very nicely composed, too.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Maureen, I love the composition on this. I think the light actually enhances the images even if it wasn't what you envisioned. This reminds me of an old image that's printed on metal (tin type?). I like it a lot!

[gary ellwein]

This image is most impressive. The power plant glow is a positive.

[Anita Bower]

Maureen: You did a wonderful job using the light pollution to enhance your night sky photo. It looks like you wanted that light in there. It creates a contrast with the rest of the image--it is warm and light versus the cool and dark. The silhouettes of trees and ramp add interest and ground the image. Excellent. I'd love to see it large.

[Nancy Bell]

Maureen, this is lovely. I agree with all the comments above. Super well done!! BTW, I really admire people who can pull themselves out of bed at 2 am for their art!

[Nick Palmieri]

Very nice job on this one. I kind of like the light pollution I think it adds some interest.

[Mitch Carucci]

LOve the starfield. A peaceful, tranquil image, and the light pollution looks the lingering glow of sunset.