ZapperZ's Great Outdoors Photo Contest

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The discussion centers around sharing and appreciating outdoor photography, particularly highlighting scenic locations like Moxie Falls and Bash Bish Falls. Participants share personal experiences and memories associated with these places, noting the increase in visitors and the beauty of nature. Photographers showcase their work, including stunning images of waterfalls, autumn landscapes, and foggy scenes, sparking admiration and encouraging others to contribute their own photos. Technical discussions arise regarding photography techniques, such as bracketing for exposure and scanning slides to digital formats. The thread fosters a sense of community among nature lovers and photographers, with a focus on the beauty of outdoor environments and the joy of capturing them through photography.
  • #481
Sorry for the double post, but these pictures are from another trip I did (we were only two this time) two years ago in 'La Vall de Núria' (Núria's Valley). I think we did a total of 8 peaks in 2 days, not bad considering that in the first day we were mostly focused on Puigmal (about 10000 feet?). Here are some of the panoramic pictures!

Enjoy!

PS: the second picture portraits 'els llacs de Carança' (Carança's lakes), French side.
 

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  • #482
And here are three bonus from the 'La Vall de Núria' hike.
The first one was taken from the peak of Bastiments I believe; the second portraits 'El pic de l'infern' (=Hell's peak); and the third one is just me standing in front of 'Coma de vaca'.
 

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  • #483
Great pictures, Redsummers. I need a trip to the Pyrenees.
 
  • #484
Astronuc said:
Great pictures, Redsummers. I need a trip to the Pyrenees.

Thanks Astro! And if you ever happen to be around... let me know!
 
  • #485
Comparing the 'super moon' (perigee) to the full moon at apogee:

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/4917/apogeeperigee1.jpg
 
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  • #486
Absolutely amazing Redsummers. Thanks for sharing.
 
  • #487
Gad said:
Absolutely amazing Redsummers. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks! I'm glad that you liked it, Drizzle! :) I certainly didn't know about this thread, but it's nice that so many people post these lovely landscapes and their astrophotography work. I will be checking it often now.

@Andy: brilliant composition!
 
  • #489
I got lucky last night and managed to get both the crescent moon and venus (this is a composite shot, btw...)

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/7420/dsc6285t.jpg
 
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  • #490
A few shots of my village and surrounding areas:

http://im29.gulfup.com/2012-05-05/1336236864292.jpg
http://im25.gulfup.com/2012-05-05/1336236890604.jpg
http://im29.gulfup.com/2012-05-05/1336236865135.jpg
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  • #491
Really nice, both of the last posts.
 
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  • #494
This takes natural selection to a whole new level.



Rhody...
 
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  • #495
rhody said:
This takes natural selection to a whole new level.

Rhody...
Are you referring to the badger or the narrator? :smile:
 
  • #496
Borg said:
Are you referring to the badger or the narrator? :smile:

Ha... not going there...

Rhody...
 
  • #497
Definitely indoor, and in Polish only, still worth mentioning. Few weeks ago Polish speleologists discovered an extension in the Jaskinia Niedźwiedzia (http://www.jaskinia.pl/jaskinia/en/index.php , named after large number of cave bear bones found inside) in Polish Sudety Mountains:

http://wiadomosci.onet.pl/regionaln...za-jaskinie-,5146276,0,fotoreportaz-duzy.html

Scrolling through the images should be obvious even if you don't speak Polish. Picture 6 is a map, new part is in black. Entry there is pretty difficult - through a very narrow, vertical shaft, which is why it wasn't discovered earlier.
 
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  • #499
Your reporter from a south western village in the Arabian Peninsula has come back with, what he hopes to be, beautiful outdoor images from a journey to a surrounding mountain. Enjoy!

http://center.jeddahbikers.com/download.php?img=623298
http://center.jeddahbikers.com/download.php?img=623303
http://center.jeddahbikers.com/download.php?img=623526
http://center.jeddahbikers.com/download.php?img=623530
http://center.jeddahbikers.com/download.php?img=623537
 
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  • #501
Beautiful, CDTOE. Looks like a great place to explore!
 
  • #502
Anyone know what kind of insect this is? They are on a maple tree laying eggs.

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  • #503
A thunder storm just came through and I snapped a few photos...I just love lighting...
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  • #504
Nice one. I am still waiting for a good thunderstorm to take pictures of. Last years they are either too far or during a day.
 
  • #505
sas3 said:
A thunder storm just came through and I snapped a few photos...I just love lighting...
7392282188_3c8100a05a.jpg
How did you trigger the shutter? Did you leave it open and capture different strikes?
 
  • #506
sas3 said:
A thunder storm just came through and I snapped a few photos...I just love lighting...
7392282188_3c8100a05a.jpg

excellent shot!
 
  • #507
Astronuc said:
How did you trigger the shutter? Did you leave it open and capture different strikes?
I'm wondering the same thing. I see these types of pictures but I have no idea how to achieve them.
@sas3: I'll add my congratulations on an excellent shot as well.
 
  • #508
No idea how sas3 took the picture, but there two ways of taking such pictures that I tried.

During the night open the shutter and wait till the lightning:

thunderstorm1.jpg


During a day shot a video and select the frames with the lightning:

thunderstorm_09863.jpg


(yes, it is from the same window and in almost the same direction)
 
  • #509
And sure enough, nowadays there are http://www.lightningtrigger.com/Tips.html
 
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  • #510
Borek said:
No idea how sas3 took the picture, but there two ways of taking such pictures that I tried.

During the night open the shutter and wait till the lightning:

During a day shot a video and select the frames with the lightning:

(yes, it is from the same window and in almost the same direction)
Thanks, Borek. Sometimes I think that things are harder than they are. If someone came to me and said that they needed a lightning picture any way possible, I would probably end up using the two that you mentioned. But, ask me how to do it and I draw a blank. :rolleyes: Now, all I need is a good storm...

And, nice pictures BTW.
 

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