Some Night Photography

Some Night Photography

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A selection of night photography

I really enjoy night photography in the backcountry. I love the combination of technical and creativity. The development of my night photography has been self-taught, and I'd love to write a book on the subject, supplementing various articles with photos. Actually, I've started writing this book, but it's just a matter of finding a publisher willing to publish it....

Anyway, I thought I'd share some of my favorite night photos. If you are interested, I have posted many more night photos as well as tips and tricks of night photography on my website:




Star trails above the Hidden Lake LookoutStar trails above the Hidden Lake Lookout, North Cascades, WA (21 min, f/5.6, ISO 400)


Nightime view from inside Hidden Lake LookoutGlow of civilization on the horizon seen from inside Hidden Lake Lookout, North Cascades, WA (28 min, f/5.6, ISO 400)


Candlelight inside the Three Fingers LookoutCandlelight inside the Three Fingers Lookout, North Cascades, WA (76 sec, f/6.3, ISO 100)


Candlelight, city lights, and moonlight on the Three Fingers LookoutCity lights and candlelight at the Three Fingers Lookout, North Cascades, WA (21 min, f/9.0, ISO 200)


User Profile Image"Alpine Start" in the Cirque of the Towers, WY (2.5 min, f/4.0, ISO 500)


Moonlight on the Southern PicketsMoonglow on the Southern Pickets, North Cascades, WA (53 sec, f/5.6, ISO 800)


Big Dipper over Southern PicketsBig Dipper above the moonlit Southern Pickets, North Cascades, WA (47 sec, f/4.0, ISO 800)


Nalgene Meteor Shower at Camp below the Chopping BlockNalgene meteor shower at camp on Chopping Block ridge, North Cascades, WA (5 min, f/8.0, ISO 200)


Big Dipper above Camp in the Sierra NevadasBig Dipper over camp in Evolution Basin, Sierra Nevadas, CA (40 sec, f/4.0, ISO 400)


Prusik Peak before stormPrusik Peak in ominous light of autumn storm, Enchantments, WA (140 sec, f/6.3, ISO 400)


Moonlit winter landscape at Mt BakerCity glow on the horizon from a wintertime Mt. Baker landscape, WA (6 min, f/10.0, ISO 100)


Moonrise over Yellow Aster ButteMoonrise over Yellow Aster Butte, North Cascades, WA (2 min, f/5.0, ISO 200)


Winter landscape at Elfin Hut, Garibaldi Provincial Park, BCColorful night at Elfin Lakes Hut, Garibaldi Provincial Park, BC (10 min, f/9.0, ISO 200)


Milky Way over Olympic MtnsMilky Way and planet above the Olympic Mtns, WA (30 sec, f/4.0, ISO 1000)


High Camp on EldoradoColorful night above camp on the shoulder of Eldorado, North Cascades, WA (18 min, f/10.0, ISO 400)


Star trailsStar trails (23 min, f/4.0, ISO 200)


Moonlight and sparkling snow on Mt. ShuksanOrion over a sparkling winter landscape near Mt. Shuksan, North Cascades, WA (30 sec, f/2.8, ISO 800)


Orion over Arches National ParkOrion over Park Avenue formation at Arches National Park, UT (30 sec, f/4.0, ISO 1600)


Joshua Tree at twilightTwilight and Joshua Tree, CA (1/25 sec, f/4.0, ISO 400)


Star trails over the Hoh Glacier on Mt OlympusStar trails over the Hoh Glacier on Mt. Olympus, WA(32 min, f/10.0, ISO 400)


Tent at night on the Ptarmigan TraverseGlowing tent at night on the Ptarmigan Traverse, North Cascades, WA (28 min, f/8.0, ISO 320)


Moonrise over Mt. ShuksanFull Moon above Mt. Shuksan, WA (5 min, f/13.0, ISO 100)


Orion over Mt. Baker backcountry ski areaOrion over snowy winter landscape at Mt. Baker, WA (30 sec, f/4.5, ISO 250)


Moonset over the San Juan IslandsLong exposure of moonset over San Juan Islands, WA (72 min, f/22.0, ISO 100)


Star trails behind a snag on the John Muir Trail in the Sierras.Star trails behind branches, John Muir Trail, Sierras, CA (29 min, f/4.0, ISO 200)


First quarter moon during a clear night in the mountainsFirst Quarter moon (1/200 sec, f/8.0, ISO 400)


Candlelight on shutters at Three Fingers fire lookout.Glowing shutters at Three Fingers Lookout, North Cascades, WA (54 sec, f/3.5, ISO 1600)


Candlelight inside the Three Fingers LookoutAnother photo of candlelight inside Three Fingers Lookout, North Cascades, WA (80 sec, f/6.3, ISO 100)


Black and White version of Candlelight inside the Three Fingers LookoutBlack and white version of candlelight inside Three Fingers Lookout, North Cascades, WA (80 sec, f/6.3, ISO 100)


Starry night over the PicketsStarry night above the Pickets, North Cascades, WA (30 sec, f/4.0, ISO 1600)


Moonlight on waterMoonlight on water in the Sierra Nevadas, CA (1/30 sec, f/4.0, ISO 200)


Reading in the tentReading in the tent before climbing Pingora, Cirque of the Towers, WY (25 sec, f/10.0, ISO 400)







Again, if you are interested, I have posted many more night photos as well as tips and tricks of night photography on my website:




External Links

http://www.stephabegg.com/home/photography/nightphotography

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Corax

Corax - Dec 5, 2008 8:36 pm - Voted 10/10

Interesting

Some really interesting photos in this album!

Afzal

Afzal - Dec 6, 2008 3:01 am - Voted 10/10

Beautiful Album!

I love the night photography. I have a photo of Trango Towers in Star Lights at http://www.summitpost.org/image/446094/349020/trango-towers-in-star-lights.html

lcarreau

lcarreau - Dec 7, 2008 9:52 am - Voted 10/10

Hello Steph:

You apparently don't have a problem with traveling, and withstanding cold weather climates, which is good. What you're
persuing is very fascinating, because it speaks about you as a
creative person. This man (in Arizona) wishes you the best of
times, and good luck with your book!

StephAbegg

StephAbegg - Dec 7, 2008 11:35 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Hello Steph:

Thanks for the encouragement. With the positive feedback I've gotten so far after posting some of these photos, I think this book would be one that could be enjoyed by many....the main hurdle is finding a willing publisher...

Dmitry Pruss

Dmitry Pruss - Dec 8, 2008 2:49 pm - Voted 10/10

Nicely done

maybe you can cross-attach a few of your beatiful shots to the other SP's night-photo album? And please don't forget to pick one for the "title shot" of this album, too!

rdmc

rdmc - Dec 15, 2008 4:58 pm - Voted 10/10

Great photography!

looking forward to the book!
Blessings!
:0)

Dean

Dean - Oct 17, 2009 8:31 am - Voted 10/10

Beautiful stuff

I just discovered this album. Beautiful.

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