Atlanta City skyline shot

**wxwax** · Jul-09-2006, 03:43 PM

Really, it's only half the city. But it makes for a nice skyline shot of Atlanta.

The spot is on the North Avenue bridge over Interstate 75.

On the Georgia Tech side of the the bridge, on the south side, there's a small hole in the fence. Set up there with a tripod, and you can get something like this.

Patch29 showed me this, and told me how to shoot it.

I went back a couple of times before I got it right.

**wxwax** · Jul-09-2006, 03:48 PM

This is right by The Varsity, by the way, if you have a hankering for an overrated hotdog and some tasty onion rings.

Nikolai · Jul-09-2006, 03:50 PM

For the educational purposes: what's the EXIF on that?

And you are so going to enter Ch.68 with it, aren't ya?

**wxwax** · Jul-09-2006, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikolai

For the educational purposes: what's the EXIF on that?

And you are so going to enter Ch.68 with it, aren't ya?

It's ollllld!

It's also a combination of at least two exposures, possibly more. Here's the smugmug exif.

Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot G3
Size: 2272x1704
Bytes: 2651119
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 11.1875mm (guess: 38mm in 35mm)
Exposure Time: 15s (150/10)
JPEG Quality: 5
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Exposure Bias: 0
ExposureMode: 1
DigitalZoomRatio: 2272/2272
SensingMethod: One-chip color sensor
ColorSpace: sRGB

Nikolai · Jul-09-2006, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wxwax

It's ollllld!
Model: Canon PowerShot G3

Ah, I see. I was wondering why you opted for a P&S crop..

bham · Jul-18-2006, 08:04 PM

What time of day did you do this shot? Its obviously early evening but would you say how long before/after sunset?

**Angelo** · Jul-18-2006, 08:49 PM

very pretty shot Sid.

That blue is so nice I almost imagined you used a Nikon

photodoug · Jul-18-2006, 09:04 PM

spent many an evening in that revolving bar....

nice time exp

Awais Yaqub · Jul-20-2006, 12:28 PM

Excellent shot i have one question i am in big problem as 14th August is coming city will be decorated with lights and i will be there my problem is

"when i am shooting a scene like this cars coming from front their head lights spoil whole image unlike your smooth river of white lights it is like full size sun in the picture is this problem with small cameras ? decreasing shutter speed wont help

cars going away from lens are ok

**wxwax** · Jul-20-2006, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awais Yaqub

Excellent shot i have one question i am in big problem as 14th August is coming city will be decorated with lights and i will be there my problem is

"when i am shooting a scene like this cars coming from front their head lights spoil whole image unlike your smooth river of white lights it is like full size sun in the picture is this problem with small cameras ? decreasing shutter speed wont help

cars going away from lens are ok

You're worried about the glare of the car headlights?

How close will you be? Will you be at ground level, or above? What time of day will you shoot?

I'm guessing I was about 60 meters or so from the nearest headlights, and as you can see, there wasn't a problem. It probably helped that I was also above them and shooting from the side. Also, I was not shooting in complete darkness.

So my guess would be that as long as the headlights are not coming directly at your lens, and you shoot while there's still a little bit of light in the sky (my favorite time of day to shoot) you should be OK.

**wxwax** · Jul-20-2006, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bham

What time of day did you do this shot? Its obviously early evening but would you say how long before/after sunset?

The sky was shot after the sun was below the horizon, but before all of the light had gone out of the sky. A long exposure, and a little bit of Photoshop tweaking, will draw this lovely blue out of a clear sky.

In real life, the sky doesn't look exactly like this, but if you watch carefully you'll see something close. Be quick, it doesn't last long!

Awais Yaqub · Jul-20-2006, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wxwax

You're worried about the glare of the car headlights?

How close will you be? Will you be at ground level, or above? What time of day will you shoot?

I'm guessing I was about 60 meters or so from the nearest headlights, and as you can see, there wasn't a problem. It probably helped that I was also above them and shooting from the side. Also, I was not shooting in complete darkness.

So my guess would be that as long as the headlights are not coming directly at your lens, and you shoot while there's still a little bit of light in the sky (my favorite time of day to shoot) you should be OK.

my shooting time will be complete dark like these
http://awais.smugmug.com/gallery/1230438

i think this problem ends when shooting from angle right ?

**wxwax** · Jul-20-2006, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awais Yaqub

my shooting time will be complete dark like these
http://awais.smugmug.com/gallery/1230438

i think this problem ends when shooting from angle right ?

I would think so. You're OK here, for example.

I'd still recommend not shooting in complete darkness, if you have the choice. The pictures are prettier when there's a bit of light left in the sky.

James S · Aug-01-2006, 01:44 AM

Just for other options Jackson Street Bridge is an excellent place as well:

wholenewlight · Aug-01-2006, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wxwax

This is right by The Varsity, by the way, if you have a hankering for an overrated hotdog and some tasty onion rings.

But I go for a couple of those overrated Varsity hot dogs most every time I'm in Atlanta - something about them . . .

**wxwax** · Aug-01-2006, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rex

Just for other options Jackson Street Bridge is an excellent place as well:

Good tip, thanks!

Woodster · Nov-01-2006, 11:55 AM

Sid,

I am new to site and really like your Atlanta photo. I live in Atlanta and wondered if it would be possible to use your photo on my website.
Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wxwax

Really, it's only half the city. But it makes for a nice skyline shot of Atlanta.

The spot is on the North Avenue bridge over Interstate 75.

On the Georgia Tech side of the the bridge, on the south side, there's a small hole in the fence. Set up there with a tripod, and you can get something like this.

Patch29 showed me this, and told me how to shoot it.

I went back a couple of times before I got it right.

**wxwax** · Nov-01-2006, 11:58 AM

Woodster, send me a PM with details.

Antonio Correia · Nov-01-2006, 02:48 PM

Sid,
Very nice shot.

Congratulations.
After some essays you did it. Nicely.
All the best to you.

Woodster · Nov-05-2006, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wxwax

Woodster, send me a PM with details.

Sid,

Iam interested in the possibilty of using your Atlanta Skyline photo for my website and don't understand all the lingo. What does "PM" stand for?

I am a builder, real estate agent and amateur phototographer.
I am interested in using your photo on the frontpage of my website. I have lived in Atlanta since 1986 and believe that your photo shows a positive vibrant picture of Atlanta. I like your photo better than other ones that I have seen. The picture would be featured on my website with buttons below to search for properties, featured properties, info about the real estate company, etc.

Thanks for your consideration.

Jul-09-2006, 03:43 PM	#1
wxwax Immoderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 15,443	Atlanta City skyline shot Really, it's only half the city. But it makes for a nice skyline shot of Atlanta. The spot is on the North Avenue bridge over Interstate 75. On the Georgia Tech side of the the bridge, on the south side, there's a small hole in the fence. Set up there with a tripod, and you can get something like this. Patch29 showed me this, and told me how to shoot it. I went back a couple of times before I got it right. __________________ Sid. Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam http://www.mcneel.com/users/jb/foghorn/ill_shut_up.au

Jul-09-2006, 03:48 PM	#2
wxwax Immoderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 15,443	This is right by The Varsity, by the way, if you have a hankering for an overrated hotdog and some tasty onion rings. __________________ Sid. Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam http://www.mcneel.com/users/jb/foghorn/ill_shut_up.au

Jul-09-2006, 03:50 PM	#3
Nikolai Darth SLR Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: La LA land Posts: 17,454	Ooooh, Sid, this is awesome! For the educational purposes: what's the EXIF on that? And you are so going to enter Ch.68 with it, aren't ya? __________________ "May the f/stop be with you!" StarExplorer: on Dgrin, home Dgrin Assignments, Dgrin Shootouts, My Facebook, @DarthSLR, #NiksTips member: NAPP, PPA, partner: Adobe Comprehending life, universe and everything - one pixel at a time*

Jul-18-2006, 08:49 PM	#7
Angelo Turning frowns upsidedown Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,851	very pretty shot Sid. That blue is so nice I almost imagined you used a Nikon __________________ . Peace, ...Angelo cameras don't shoot people......... www.angelo.smugmug.com *Moderator of:* Location, Location, Location & Mind Your Own Business Attention please! What is your location?

Jul-20-2006, 12:28 PM	#9
Awais Yaqub One Inspired soul Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pakistan /Islamabad Posts: 9,803	Excellent shot i have one question i am in big problem as 14th August is coming city will be decorated with lights and i will be there my problem is "when i am shooting a scene like this cars coming from front their head lights spoil whole image unlike your smooth river of white lights it is like full size sun in the picture is this problem with small cameras ? decreasing shutter speed wont help cars going away from lens are ok __________________ My Website \| Twitter Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul iqbal

Jul-18-2006, 08:04 PM	#6
bham Major grins Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,268	What time of day did you do this shot? Its obviously early evening but would you say how long before/after sunset?

Jul-18-2006, 09:04 PM	#8
photodoug Major grins Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 855	spent many an evening in that revolving bar.... nice time exp

Aug-01-2006, 01:44 AM	#14
James S Click....Click....BOOM!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rydal, GA Posts: 438	Just for other options Jackson Street Bridge is an excellent place as well: __________________ My Website

Nov-01-2006, 11:58 AM	#18
wxwax Immoderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 15,443	Woodster, send me a PM with details. __________________ Sid. Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam http://www.mcneel.com/users/jb/foghorn/ill_shut_up.au

Nov-01-2006, 02:48 PM	#19
Antonio Correia Always learning Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Setubal - Portugal Posts: 5,721	Sid, Very nice shot. Congratulations. After some essays you did it. Nicely. All the best to you. __________________ All the best ! ... António Correia - Facebook

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