The Chattri

Shutter · 4 Apr 2013

Good evening all

Well on Tuesday, it was the most beautiful day and I just had to go out!
I have had my eye on The Chattri in Patcham, Brighton for quite a while now but just not had the chance to go for it......Till now..

Here are my efforts, constructive C&C is welcomed!

Thanks all

simo · 4 Apr 2013

Like it, how long was the exposure?

Shutter · 4 Apr 2013

Thanks.
It was around 118 exposures of 30 seconds, f3.5 ISO400 & a frame or 2 for averaging the foreground details!

Shutter · 7 Apr 2013

Anyone have any feedback please?

Jas · 7 Apr 2013

Kris,

I have never attempted this type of shot so my critique is limited to what I see in the final image:
Great exposure, plenty of detail to see exactly what you are shooting. I'm undecided on the slight distortion created of the trees leaning in and the building architecturally not looking upright. I guess there will be divided opinions on whether that should be corrected or not. My favourite element in the shot are the star trails which is where most of the effort went in to.

Shutter · 7 Apr 2013

Ah I see what you mean!! I am not sure I am able to correct it well enough, so am happy with the 'wonkiedness'!!!
Thanks for your time to feedback, the stars are my favourite too!

Badger8 · 7 Apr 2013

Shutter said:
Good evening all

Well on Tuesday, it was the most beautiful day and I just had to go out!
I have had my eye on The Chattri in Patcham, Brighton for quite a while now but just not had the chance to go for it......Till now..

Here are my efforts, constructive C&C is welcomed!

Thanks all

What a beautiful photo!! One of my favourite pictures I've seen on here!! How did you make the foreground so sharp? What time of night was this taken?

Shutter · 7 Apr 2013

Badger8 said:
What a beautiful photo!! One of my favourite pictures I've seen on here!! How did you make the foreground so sharp? What time of night was this taken?

Wow what a compliment! Thank you!! I didn't do anything for the field of depth - just shot at f3.5! Well it was in the middle of a pitch black field, last week between 20:45 & 21:45! The sun was just up long enough for me to get to the area and get my kit set up!!!..