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The last glimmer of light over Wesquage Pond in Narragansett, RI on 8/8/2008 at 8:08 PM.
I will fully admit that I got entirely lucky with this one. I certainly don't consider myself a digital photographer by any stretch. My forte is putting musty film in crappy cameras, cross processing it, and hoping for the best. This photo makes it look like I knew what I was doing.
On top of everything, there was no photoshop done to this at all. I pulled it into photoshop since I shot in RAW, played around with levels and curves, and it only made the photo look worse! I always shoot in "+" saturation with my D40 and -1.0 exposure compensation (thanks, Ken Rockwell). This darkend the foreground and brightened the reflection of the setting sun against the clouds.
I was also lucky that this summer we have had very unsettled weather in New England. It seems that every afternoon we get a band of thunderstorms that produce the most amazing looking clouds. The lucky night of 080808 was no exception to this interesting phenomenon.
This image was captured from Nicole's beach house deck with my D40 on a tripod. I took a few test shots before the fateful time of 8:08 PM and was very happy with the results. My favorite exposure was at 8:08:11 and is the one seen here.
I'd like to dedicate this one to my good friends at 15x100.com. Please check out our group collaborations (such as the 080808 project) at blog.15x100.com.
Nikon D40 perched on a tripod with Nikon 70-300mm VRII lens @ 70mm f/5.6 ISO 200 1/640 sec. Honestly, no photoshop manipulation.
In the story Sunset for me at JPG.
49 responses
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Marcelo gave props (12 Aug 2008):
a great one!
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Kendra Flynn gave props (12 Aug 2008):
stunning!
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Ian Maclellan gave props (12 Aug 2008):
Very nice!
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Susanna Kirk gave props (12 Aug 2008):
wow. you should definitely toy with digital more often.
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Kiwi ana gave props (13 Aug 2008):
Thank You Paul for all you have been for me. You were one of the first to introduce me to the fun side of this social network with your wonferful Mr Potatohead scan for Suzette I will miss your personality and your skill here. Best of luck with 15x100 Hugs Karen
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Céline Chhuon gave props (13 Aug 2008):
Beautiful Paul ! well done
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Nelson Campbell gave props (13 Aug 2008):
Gorgeous shot and great entry!
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peggy gardner gave props (13 Aug 2008):
excellent shot - now do you love digital?
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Christopher Long gave props (13 Aug 2008):
Fantastic shot Paul!!
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Jason Platt gave props (13 Aug 2008):
Paul- You are a class act. Just read your goodbye. TY for your support and sharing your unique photos..
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rizky nurfa'ni gave props (14 Aug 2008):
yeah! it's Rock!
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Andrew Lorimer gave props (14 Aug 2008):
Beautiful Capture !!!
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John Linton gave props (16 Aug 2008):
Oh yeah! It rocks! So you're leaving JPG...I'll have to dedicate a photo to you and Nicole.
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Stéphane Heinz gave props (16 Aug 2008):
Waow!
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j dixon gave props (18 Aug 2008):
all the best to you, Paul! Every comment and favorite you gave me was such encouragement.
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Emma Brahas said (21 Aug 2008):
Voted!
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Patrick . gave props (22 Aug 2008):
Wow, this is very nice
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Michael Goermann said (27 Aug 2008):
Just saw your farewell letter. You were the first who left a comment on my very first picture. Thanx and good bye!
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Farras Abdelnour gave props (31 Aug 2008):
beautiful shot and title
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Yasmina Baggili gave props (16 Sep 2008):
Yeeees, it rocks! Wonderful shot! My vote
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Howard Simpson gave props (21 Sep 2008):
Great shot. I voted. Love the light.
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Maria Gonzalez gave props (22 Sep 2008):
Superb!!! love loooove this!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jose Antonio González gave props (29 Sep 2008):
Great shot! my vote!
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Ilya Petushkov gave props (3 Oct 2008):
That's so beautiful Paul
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Ronnie Ginnever gave props (16 Oct 2008):
stunning!
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Andrew Bowman said (22 Oct 2008):
awesome shot dude.
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Michele Randell gave props (29 Oct 2008):
Beautiful image Paul ! You will be missed :)
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Oriel Banne gave props (31 Oct 2008):
beautiful indeed!
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Casey Chiles gave props (31 Oct 2008):
Fantasigreat.
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markus zundel gave props (6 Nov 2008):
Pure art...
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Bonnie Blanton gave props (7 Nov 2008):
gorgeous shot, well done!
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Janice Mezzacappa gave props (21 Nov 2008):
Amazing work!!
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Erasmo Wong said (10 Dec 2008):
this is great stuff!!!
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Bentzion Elisha gave props (12 Dec 2008):
very nice!
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Alexis Gerard gave props (15 Dec 2008):
Wow....stunning
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Lesley S gave props (3 Jan 2009):
What an incredibly beautiful shot. Absolutely perfect!
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Roberto Noto gave props (31 Mar 2009):
stunning !
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francesco scipioni gave props (21 Apr 2009):
.unbelieveble!!!!I have a picture shooted in the same moment and the same title!!!!
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nema' etebar said (22 Apr 2009):
you have tons of great photographs all around..
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Lanis Rossi gave props (30 Apr 2009):
Absolutely beautiful!
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Eric J Henderson gave props (4 May 2009):
whoa! just... whoaaaa!. thanks, man.
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Laurie Search gave props (4 Jun 2009):
Fantastic!! What a sky!!
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Donna Weston gave props (4 Jun 2009):
Absolutely gorgeous!!
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Christopher Smith gave props (9 Jun 2009):
Great shot!
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John Tanner gave props (19 Jun 2009):
Doesn't get better than this,great job Paul!!!
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Bev Davy gave props (27 Jun 2009):
Wow... Fantastic shot. Really like this.
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Katie Johnson said (2 Jul 2009):
Gorgeous!
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lora oksman gave props (11 Aug 2009):
FANTASTIC SHOT
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sara martin gave props (20 Aug 2009):
This is amazing Paul. 8:08 is the number I always happen to catch when I glance at the clock. I have an 8 tattooed on my thumb. 8 is great.
