Hi. Hello.
Hey friends :-) This is my new favorite star shot. It's grabbed me deep inside since it first showed up on the back of my camera. It's different for me because usually I am looking for things to ADD into the frame, not shoot with an empty landscape. But, at the top of South Sister, in a snow-filled crater there was literally nothing around! So, I tried some shots out and then was amazed to discover I loved the emptiness of it.
New "style" for me, but I like it. I'm not finished processing it, but I really wanted to get a version up online for you to see.What do you think?
This is shot on the new Canon 1Dx, ISO 8000!
Also, heads up- on the trip this photo was taken, we did a big shoot
off with the Canon DSLR's to find out which one is the best night
shooter. Check out sample images, notes and winner here:
www.uncagethesoul.com/night-photography/best-canon-night-...
Ben Canales
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gráce, αlєѕѕαи∂яα, moe chen, Electric Arc, and 781 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Andrea Rapisarda (10 months ago | reply)
amazing shot !!!
Sarah Sonny (10 months ago | reply)
Incredible shot. Brings me feelings of so many emotions. Bravo!
~~Anita~~ (10 months ago | reply)
Wonderous :-)
moe chen (10 months ago | reply)
Awesome image. Definitely a little out of your normal "style" ISO 8000 is just crazy... I've started printing out some larger night images from my d800 and have found the biggest issue is now no longer noise but star movement at these larger print sizes...
Love the comparison. You're completely right on the lack of information on the extreme edges of ISO range. I always see people in comments saying "well nobody shoots in that range anyway" and I keep thinking to myself I want to shoot in those ranges! Great comparison.
And ummm... You spelled your name wrong in your tags. Just sayin.
Robin Black Photography (10 months ago | reply)
I see why you love this--this is more than just beautiful; it's powerfully evocative.
craigmarshall877471 (10 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot dude.
bonavistask8er (10 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot. Love the contrast between the galaxy's and stars with the snow/ice below. Very nice.
Collin R Erickson (10 months ago | reply)
Wow! Now that is a beautiful image. Never seen anything like it.
nina's clicks (10 months ago | reply)
Wow! So beautiful and the atmosphere is amazing!
Donna Irene. (10 months ago | reply)
wowwwwww. I wish I could have been there!
giorgosgrigoriadis16 (10 months ago | reply)
Wonderful image
pdxsafariguy (10 months ago | reply)
pretty cool! i want to do a sunrise or sunset up there. i think it would be amazing!
Brian Wilson's Photos (10 months ago | reply)
Lovely shot Ben, well composed. I just tried my first Milky Way shot and found that noise wasn't as much an issue as what I previously expected, that said ISO 8000 would be pushing it!! I would be very interested to know if you use noise reduction PP. Smashing image.
josefrancisco.salgado (10 months ago | reply)
Excellent, Ben!
outabounds (10 months ago | reply)
Always good to see your great star shots. Thanks for sharing!
Glen Thuncher (10 months ago | reply)
Beautiful. And thank you for your spirit of generosity, your tips on night photography have become my benchmark for shooting long exposure, high ISO.
moonglow starlight (10 months ago | reply)
this has a such a stoic energy to it.. wonderful
ken@pi© (10 months ago | reply)
So cool,well done!
boukarimkarim (10 months ago | reply)
how amazing tweaking ur iso speed up to 8000 on ur canon slr and getting such results amazing man
M1DLG (10 months ago | reply)
You never cease to amaze me.
RaminN (10 months ago | reply)
Fabulous! Excellent work. Instant fave.
espressoDOM (10 months ago | reply)
an awesome scene
TylerPPorter (10 months ago | reply)
Wow, I agree... the emptiness gives this scene a grandness - it puts into perspective how tiny we are amongst the vastness of space.
Dave Berryman (10 months ago | reply)
Very nice, I look forward to seeing the finished product.
This photo was invited and added to the *Swoon group.
Hero Dreams (10 months ago | reply)
Great write-up on the 1Dx and 5D3.
Sauron84 [ www.mirkocostantini.it ] (10 months ago | reply)
Wow...so small....
Ben Canales (10 months ago | reply)
cornishmedia (10 months ago | reply)
what a fantsatic shot
Copperdog ~ Diane (10 months ago | reply)
I'm in awe of this shot, can't imagine the feeling you had being there.
It also reminds me of a short film I've watched, Outside In Dark Sky Time-lapse shoot that took place in the wilds of western Australia
VinceHasMadeIt (10 months ago | reply)
What can I say that others have not said already ... I am really speechless ... this is just a genius's work ... really. Congratz!
NW Vagabond (10 months ago | reply)
Outstanding, really invokes a sense of wonder!
Matt Parry (10 months ago | reply)
Fantastic Ben!
SeanJCPhoto (10 months ago | reply)
This is awesome
mturnau (10 months ago | reply)
Brilliant !!!!!
markg<< (10 months ago | reply)
Super - love it, and very different to your other shots in a good way!
edwinemmerick (10 months ago | reply)
A truly outstanding image. Great work
Dwood Photography (10 months ago | reply)
That perspective and scale is over the top cool.
Greg Stokinger (10 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot. I love how the soft colors of the snow and the milky way compliment eachother, great feel to it.
Cameraeye XSI (10 months ago | reply)
Great shot.
peterpalmquist (10 months ago | reply)
i've been admiring your photos for quite a while, but this might take the cake. This absolutely insane. I love the composition, execution, processing, etc...I love this picture!
pinktigger (10 months ago | reply)
I think it's fabulous! Instant fave!
BrettGV (10 months ago | reply)
Love this one! The simplicity makes it almost iconic! Cool shot!
awill00 (10 months ago | reply)
I will buy a large print of this. Just tell me how. Absolutely breathtaking.
Madison76 (10 months ago | reply)
An Incredible shot!!!!!!!
Greg-0 (10 months ago | reply)
Hey there Ben, great to see you here. :) This rocks big time, and is a great way to show empty space so full of essence. You truly rock with your star shooting. :)
John Keel / Photos by JK (10 months ago | reply)
Am I too late to say this is breathtaking? Just stunning.
kelly.g (10 months ago | reply)
I am in love with this.
ЯUÐY (10 months ago | reply)
speechless!
theonejulz (10 months ago | reply)
im definitely in love with this shot!! amazing!!
francealot (10 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!