I have included some low res test shots right out of camera for you to see.
The sunrise in central park requires a dynamic range I simply could not get with a single shot.
I like the composition of the tower with the rock and trees in the foreground less at sunrise then I did the previous night and the sun rose much further north than I had expected so the light cast hard shadows in places that I was hoping would be highlighted.
As a result the one shot this month that I will concentrate on is the trees backlit by the sun.
I also go some great shots from the rooftop observatory which we planned very much to be there for sunset and were greeted with almost perfect conditions, so this project has payed huge dividends already for me.
Careful planning and setup is key to getting it right in camera, and I will only need to do some exposure blending and sharpening to get the final products I am looking for for these pictures.
It is nice not to have to rely on software to get a good image. I’ll say that a different way. Get it right in camera and let the software do softwarelike stuff (ie. Panorama stitching – dust removal etc.)
Hope you enjoy these sample images.
I hope to post the final product this week.
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