Golden Gate, by Moonlight [2]

I miss some space up here....

This is magic!

Are those really stars? I assume very long time exposure.

Great ambient backgroud. WOW.

Is Very BeautifuL!!!

Congrats!

the long exposure is awesome in here!

Golden Gate, by Moonlight [2] by MumbleyJoe.

Update: I finally created my panoramic shot from the same view here.

Yet another shot of the infamous bridge, this one taken a little later in the evening that my previous post. At this point the moon had just barely passed out of frame above, and the fog was really starting to roll in. As you can see it has engulfed the south tower in this shot.

Nikon D40 | Nikon 18-200VR@24mm | f/4.5 | 20s | ISO200 | Tripod

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Sutanto says:

Super shot. I was debating weather to go out there or not last night. Now I know I should have.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

MumbleyJoe says:

Thanks Sutanto!

It was definitely a great night to be up there, but the next couple of evenings should be equally great too.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Super G says:

the light and shadow on the water are amazing. the south tower almost looks like it's engulfed in flames. nice!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

TCB3 says:

Joe- I love this one. All the GGB pics out there.....and this one really stands out. Well done. Shadow in the water of the bridge is amazing....as is the effect of the cloud bank on the other side. (Not to mention a great exposure!)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

portphotography says:

Since I am on the East coast, I am going to have to depend on you guys out in San Fransisco to go out and shoot this bridge for me so I can see stuff like this. It's so cool. This picture blows my mind.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Sutanto says:

I do hope it will stay this way for the next couple of nights. I probably can't shoot tonight. But I did go out there after work. I am going to keep my fingers crossed that it will be just a good tomorrow night.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

welshbaloney says:

Great shot, Tyler. Bummer I couldn't make it. Looks like you had the right weather.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Peter Ede says:

That is fantastic. Awesome shot
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

BGale says:

Wonderful shot! I really like how you handled the exposure.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Wiggum03 says:

Ah, really really nice... What a great long exposure!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Al Fed says:

marvelous and mysterious shot!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

mischiru says:

Very very nice, i wish one day I could catch it in the fog...
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Jill's Junk says:

Gorgeous shot!! Love the fog in this one. Faved.
Great Image!
You are I n v i t e d!

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

~XANE~ says:

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

dippybiscuit says:

Stunning image.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Polystyrene cup says:

An absolute stunner.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

dexus says:

amazing
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

monkeywobble says:

oh wow! love it!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jstrategy says:

Wow this is really cool...I don't recall seeing a night shot like this when the fog is rolling in. Well done.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Nino H says:

Wonderful night shot !

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

xim-crow says:

wow, simply amazing ! Wonderful photography

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandmania says:

This is one of the best shots of the bridge I have ever seen. Just awesome.

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

dtrickle69 says:

i like the way you kept the moon out, yet it was still in. the lights reflecting off the fog makes this pic!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

clifflef says:

Fantastic!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

DifferentWavePhotography says:

Outstanding capture - Well done
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

~SouthPaw~ says:

I saw this the other night when when you posted it and I don't know why I didn't comment then. This is really an awesome and surreal shot.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Breathtaking Photos says:

Great lighting on this one.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Darwin Bell says:

gorgeous

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

flash of light says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Ross Reyes says:

Mighty Golden Gate
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

tears of a clown [deleted] says:

Beautiful! What a gorgeous shot!

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

bekahpaige says:

fabulous! i was directed here from my friend sutanto's page. i love this bridge, wonderful job with the night shot!

A Big Fave
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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

deja says:

Stunning !
I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

TJuk1980 says:

Great long exposure pic!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

delladawn [deleted] says:

Outstanding shot!
I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

mandolin davis says:

very well done!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

littlegraypixel says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called All You Need Is Love, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

lines_colors says:

awesome is the word :)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

MumbleyJoe says:

Well I truly don't know where to begin, but thank so much to everyone for all of the kind words, the comments, the invites and the faves! I've never had a response like this before.

Thanks again Sutanto for mentioning the picture along with one of your great shots, and thanks to SouthPaw42 for hanging out and shooting the other night.

Yeah - wow - just, uhm, thanks!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

~Mary~~ says:

This is just incredible,with the lights and the color and the fog!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this photo.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

islanddreams132 says:

wow fantastic shot

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this photo.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

fotomassimo says:

Great!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this photo.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

the_oyster says:

Really beautiful!!
I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

haddartist says:

Stunning shot!

Beautiful Capture Award
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Miyspirit says:

A brilliant capture, magnificent.

Beautiful Capture Award
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Dany_Sternfeld says:

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this photo.

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Moby D says:

B-E-A-utiful shot, great job
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Koker Szpaner says:

Hi, MumbleyJoe, sorry for spamming your pic, but it really rocks! Thanks for sharing hires version.
Of course nothing is perfect but this is my shining fave.

I love love love this photo!
You're invited to join All You Need Is Love.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

MumbleyJoe says:

No worries about the "spam".

As for space at the top, on some level I agree. I spent about 3 hours up there shooting the bridge, just waiting for the right conditions. These shots were taken near the end of the evening and I had been patiently waiting for the moon to rise high enough to actually get out of frame. I already had plenty with the moon in it, and wanted to try some without. Anyways, that's the reason for the tight crop. I'll probably upload some more shots from earlier in the evening where the moon is also visible.

And those are definitely star trails. The exposure was about 20 seconds long as I recall (it should be visible in the exif data too). By 20 seconds stars begin to show clear trails when you zoom in.

Thanks again for all of the wonderful comments. It's really encouraging for me (an amateur hack with an entry level SLR)!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

FleurP says:

this is such a beautiful shot, I can't believe you call yourself an amateur hack! This shot is amazing
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Lix@Milano [deleted] says:

Wooow...it's great!

You are invited to add this photo to
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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

MumbleyJoe says:

Thanks! I'm really just learning as I go, but definitely an amateur.
Thanks for all of the invites!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

friskypics says:

Wicked!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

asolomon16 says:

absolutely beautiful..
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

.debbie T says:

Stunning! I love night shots!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

pbo31 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Light STREAM___, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Novak says:

great shot!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jpmarth says:

Outstanding LE! I think the clouds along the right and the crisp shadow of the bridge on the water are my two favorite features.

Nicely done.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

2ndPlace says:

This is a stunning picture! I not only Fav'd it, I'm downloading the original to put on a wall in our home. Thanks!!!!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

annabananapancakes says:

beautiful picture! it looks magic.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

laura.bell says:

Pure magic ! Makes the Bridge even more spectacular !

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

arenamarysol says:

This is an Amazing Shot!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Menetnashté says:

Simply amazing....your timing was perfect......i have tried for this shot so many times but my timing has just not been right....awesome sight!

This is an Amazing Shot!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Rosario.Sanz says:

Very good shot!!
The lights are amazing

This is an Amazing Shot!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

marhargen says:

Dude .... NICE! You and your images are winners in my book.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

mv4 says:

superb
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Ruel Tafalla says:

This is an Amazing Shot!!

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

seeit_snapit says:

This is an Amazing Shot!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Liam Timothy says:

Awesome. Nice work.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

j.wagar says:

This is very, very nice.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

pschmutz says:

wooooow, really, really amazing! great work!!

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

smgallery says:

This is as good as it gets! Please consider adding your photograph to the group TheFinalCrown!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

wadetibb says:

Very cool.

This is as good as it gets!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

DiAichner3 says:

Excellent capture =:)

This is as good as it gets!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

FrizzText says:

This is as good as it gets!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

€eErRbBbiiIEe€ [deleted] says:

superb shot....it leaves me without words...have a great day!

This is as good as it gets!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jmrfsc says:

superbe!

This is as good as it gets!!

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

photo.trekker says:

This is as good as it gets!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Jonina says:

This is as good as it gets!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

andi_apple says:

This is as good as it gets!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

justonemore (JOM) says:

Gorgeous! Love the massive cloud/fog at the far end.

This is as good as it gets! Please consider adding your photograph to the group TheFinalCrown!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Bea Kotecka says:

No comment...;-)

This is as good as it gets!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

captain luvian says:

what settings did u have the camera on to achieve this???
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

MumbleyJoe says:

While I appreciate every individual comment, rather than respond to each individually I'll just say again - thanks so much for all the kind comments!

It should be visible in the exif data (where it says 'more properties') but for the record it was 24mm, f/4.5 (wide open), 20s exposure, ISO200 with in-camera noise reduction.

I actually started by metering the shot for the first frame of a panorama that had more shadow, so this ended up on the bright side but I'm happy with the result. I still have to stitch that panorama together too.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

mmmikey2007 says:

Very nice

This is as good as it gets!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob Luzecky says:

great shot
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

r3g says:

Oh man i really need to go back and take a long exposure one. Awesome shot!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

the global beat says:

long exposure glory
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

lostintravise says:

wow!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

TT IN THE DESERT says:

My mouth is agape!
Your talents are a Treasure to San Francisco
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

antsypantsy says:

This is as good as it gets!!
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Nick!!!!!!!! says:

hey, I was just wondering if you did any editing like photoshop to produce the quality of this picture. Sorry I am new to this and I am looking into buying a D40 to start out. Thanks
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

thescotty says:

wow!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

EJA1 [deleted] says:

Phenomenal!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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