Moon over Boston
(#2 on explorer 2009-09-27)
Optical illusions are hard to grasp still when you know it is one. I asked myself several times, why is the moon tonight so big. Mostly it was only because I could see it with something together that I knew that it is big. This photo here, was a lucky shot, that I made when I crossed the bridge to BU. From there you can see Boston down town in the distance and all of the sudden the moon was rising.
Technically it was challenging to make. I need to take a long focal length (sorry for the not perfect quality), the dynamic range between the moon and the scene is incredible large, and the moon is pretty fast for a night shot. The shot is an HDR with 6 Exposure.
I also like that you can see all the different colors of artificially light (green, orange, white, blue) in this shot.
For the story & technique behind this shot, please visit my blog: world.werner-kunz.com
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Sheree (Here intermittently), newlune nowinthespace, brexians, Steve J O'Brien, and 432 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Werner Kunz (33 months ago | reply)
a little bit earlier:
Sheree (Here intermittently) (33 months ago | reply)
Outstanding night shot! Instant FAVE!
Wishing you well,
Sheree
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MoWy. (33 months ago | reply)
Great job mate, really looks good.
max.truman [deleted] (33 months ago | reply)
great shot!
max.truman [deleted] (33 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Great Reflections, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
brexians (33 months ago | reply)
great shots both of them
ace_jace (33 months ago | reply)
Lovely lights, the texture on the sky is so smooth, great work.
Steve J O'Brien (33 months ago | reply)
Outstanding set
Dave DiCello (33 months ago | reply)
Wow, what a beautiful shot
Terry Cheng (33 months ago | reply)
wow..lovely capture of the moon and such a great view of the city!
Thirties2007(Barry) (33 months ago | reply)
It is a fantastic shot, thank you for sharing. I like the earlier shot also.
leasaunt (33 months ago | reply)
spectacular photo
Nu2photography (33 months ago | reply)
Amazing shot.
emrank (33 months ago | reply)
wow....great work werner.
Mary Wardell (too busy for much right now) (33 months ago | reply)
Amazing! An excellent use of HDR which you are so good at using.
Zé Eduardo... (33 months ago | reply)
Fantastic !!!!!
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Ireena Eleonora Worthy (33 months ago | reply)
Amazing capture Werner....I love the colours as well...this could be a postcard for Boston's Chamber of Commerce!!
David Gn Photography (33 months ago | reply)
Beautifully done! Skyline looks awesome with the moon!
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Static//Motion (33 months ago | reply)
Wow. Insane shot.
dwinning (33 months ago | reply)
That is an incredibly large moon! I actually thought you had photoshopped it in before i read your caption. THis is a great shot. I particularly like the clouds and the illumination of the sky (and the straight horizon).
LIve Teacher (33 months ago | reply)
Very good shot. I love the colours too:-)
jaguar1982 (33 months ago | reply)
I Love this photo, its like a fantasy, the colours are amazing
Jan_1962... (33 months ago | reply)
Excellent nightshot, great colors !!
Werner Kunz (33 months ago | reply)
Thank to you all for front page
GlossyEye. (33 months ago | reply)
Congratulations!!! Instant Favorite !!!! Instant Contact as well... WOW... I've seen this masterfull piece of art photography in Explore Front Page. I definitely like this exposure, and the composition is just dynamite! The angle creates a much more persuasive illusion of the moon and the light reflecting in the water is terrific. Anyway, I always with a big heart and a wonderful eye looking for interesting shots, I can express a lot of emotion through this photograph. You stream aims to please and I love seeing what's coming next. Keep it up my new friend!"
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caordon (33 months ago | reply)
Amazing, HDR looks great, the colors looks awesome. Great job.
doraclay1 (33 months ago | reply)
Both superb shots !!!
Joe Branco (33 months ago | reply)
beautiful image, I love it J.B..
Sinead K (33 months ago | reply)
stunning
â–ºKlaus Allmannsberger Photography (33 months ago | reply)
Stunnin capture!
Congratulation for this wonderful shot!
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Yokutxa Marixe (33 months ago | reply)
Just wonderful!
jennywalters88 (33 months ago | reply)
I can't pick a favorite - they are both fabulous. Fine work!
mr.hemmo (33 months ago | reply)
Great Shots!
Bruce Bordelon (33 months ago | reply)
very nice capture!
iamhydrogen (33 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot. It can be difficult to properly expose the moon, but you nailed it.
Sentrawoods. (33 months ago | reply)
This is one of your very best, you are the man!
Jemsabell - Still on the moo-0-oove! (33 months ago | reply)
This is a marvellous capture (I like the one of it hiding behind the tower, too.) I am always fascinated by that allusion, too. You caught it so well, with even the city shimmering. Fabulous!
bluegoose0fox (33 months ago | reply)
Amazing night shot! I love the moon and its reflection.
Jason's Travel Photography (33 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot!
Rosemarie.s.w (33 months ago | reply)
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Shayan (USA) (33 months ago | reply)
I love this HDR. The tonal range is simply amazing, and you didn't/did push the tone mapping to the extreme, which works really well here. Also kudos for the low level of noise. This is fantastic.
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scarriedo (33 months ago | reply)
very very very nice!
Marcel Tuit (33 months ago | reply)
great shot, wonderfull nightpicture!
rusanov.yuriy (33 months ago | reply)
Nice wive
bmeo17 (33 months ago | reply)
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Cher12861 (33 months ago | reply)
Awesome night shot!
Batikart ... no time the next days ... (33 months ago | reply)
Klasse ... fantastische Nachtaufnahmen mit einem faszinierenden Mond und Lichtern!
Sam ♑ (33 months ago | reply)
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