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First of all, my apologies for not managing to post anything yesterday, but by the time I had some free time I was feeling terrible, so went to bed instead. I've now posted an image to cover yesterday's shot: it's not a great photograph, but it does contextualise mine and Paul's experience.

As for this one: I don't think it's as striking as the previous one (thanks for all your comments on that one) but there are two things I like about it: the apparent left-right shift from night to day, and the mix of sodium lighting and the much colder light of the moon.

Update: following a couple of the initial comments I've darkened this one slightly.

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3x2 + night shots [long exposures] + fylde coast [scenic]
comment by John at 07:15 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

Nice. My first impression was "wow, Noah's ark"!

comment by Roger at 07:41 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

Love this series Dave. Sounds like you almost got wet :)

comment by Ramsey at 07:49 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

Very nice image. I like the almost daylight look but with stars. Almost looks like a 3D rendering.

comment by Darren at 08:08 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

Well I like it. Perhaps a tad brighter than it needs to be - but that could just be my monitor.

comment by djn1 at 08:23 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

Darren: yep, with the white background it does look a little bright. Try it with the black theme.

comment by Laura at 08:27 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

Not too sure about this one. Would be interesting to see the original. Just believe that the post processing has gone a little OTT. Don't want to start the discussion again on what makes or does not make a photo, but when I first saw this thought "too much, fake"

comment by Roy at 08:41 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

This is an interesting day/night image as you say - I've never seen that done to quite such good effect. Processing to me looks about right; perhaps the hull could be a wee bit less orange though? That said, you've handled the transition between two such extreme colour temperatures very well.
I bet you appreciated the bright moon that night!

comment by Eric Hegwer at 08:41 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

I disagree Laura. I am only writing in (something I do very infrequently) because I am amazed by the post processing on this one. Long shutter, low noise, great tones.

comment by sleepless dream at 08:43 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

i adore the composition... its trully a magnificent frame. its like the carcass of a boat that used to live brighter days.
love
sd

comment by Tibsy at 08:54 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

This is n amazing shot.

I've never really done much photography with a long shutter speed, but next time when I'm somewhere, and its dark...it shall happen.

Great shot, yesterdays was good but I prefer this.

comment by Mal at 09:24 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

After your adventure I think that we can afford you an evening off. Really like the graduation of tone and light across the image but perhaps just a tiny bit over expossed. Mal

comment by EssPea | Photography at 09:59 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

Great shot! I've made this my shot of the day over at my blog!

comment by kettlepot at 10:21 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

it's just so surreal. the star movement, the brightness differences from left to right...i really like how the sky on the left is dark with the red glare and, as you said, the daylight looking light on the right. actually, with the comment box up in the middle of the screen splitting the picture, it looks like two different pictures. weird. i dig. i dig greatly.

comment by Jennifer at 10:28 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

I take it this was before you were marooned - can't imagine you'd be quite mad enough to hop off at 2.30 am and then take some more!!!

comment by Pete at 10:32 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

Another absolutely stunning image! It almost looks rendered. I'd give something like this a go if I wasn't scared of (a) getting mugged by the hoodies-on-mini-bikes and (b) falling into one of those nasty ditches along the river bank!

comment by Gabriel Loeb at 10:33 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

More star trails (I do love those)! I'm not sure I fully understand the lighting in this shot (I am an amateur photographer), but I do have two small critiques. While I think I understand correctly that you are trying to emulate the transition from night to day. Something about the flare in the top right and the lighting of the water (on the right side) as well as the foreground irks me slightly. I love the lighting in the night half but the right side leaves me somewhat discontented. Further, while I enjoy these wrecks greatly, I wish that you would try out some new angles. It would be great to see a shot with less foreground, perhaps much closer to the ship, angled upwards. Those small bits in mind, this is a beautiful image, as usual.

comment by m at 10:59 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

Another awesome space age shot

comment by Paul at 11:08 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

Well this is just gorgeous, something to aspire to. Very nice indeed!

comment by Scrubs at 11:11 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

Oh wow! This is absolutely incredible. I'm really lost for words, even for your work.

comment by Mystery Me at 11:42 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

Another great set, justifiably so. Glad to hear you both made 'land ahoy!'

comment by Peter Carr at 11:59 PM (GMT) on 11 September, 2006

That's fantastic. I prefer this to yesterdays photo. I think the bold colours, star trails and the gradient sky really make it something else.

comment by Mauricio Matos at 12:48 AM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

WOW! That´s all I can say

comment by m i k e b at 12:50 AM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

pure magic ...

comment by Claudi at 01:08 AM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

I like this shot and the other HDR, but I always feel curious on how did the original look like. I just love the star trecks. Fantastic this location, i guess it was worthwhile the whole adventure.

comment by Andy@PhotoChron at 02:02 AM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

Gorgeous time-lapse. Colors are brilliant. I'm fascinated how well you are able to handle noise in such a long, dark exposure. Whatever you are doing, it's working. Well done!

comment by miles at 03:51 AM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

Gorgeous colour and so clean. Looks like it was taken with a 5d.

comment by /\/\J at 07:02 AM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

i think it looks like a monumental photo. definately with the black theme. a very crisp picture. as well as yesterdays. amazing amazing shot

comment by John Zeweniuk at 07:15 AM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

great color variety in this one... the green and the red and the purple react very nicely together.

comment by Rog at 07:22 AM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

I like this one David, its a great shot. The star trails and colour are excellent.

Did you lock the mirror for this one?

comment by CurlyToes at 09:01 AM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

I love this shot - in fact, I prefer it to the one you linked to. I love the colours, particularly the gradient in the sky caused by the moon. Very nice.

comment by navin harish at 10:50 AM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

This is very surreal. Doesn't look like a photo, loooks more like a painting

comment by Craig Wilson at 11:41 AM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

Nice composition, love the trails.

comment by Andrew at 12:20 PM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

Never failed to impressed me. Liked the contrast between the sky and the object.

comment by col at 03:20 PM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

Makes you want to get out and take photos - great shot.

Col

comment by paflechien at 05:00 PM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

Excellent picture, what time whas it ? midnight ?
How could you get thoses colours at this time of the day ?

I went to paul's site, he had a "How i did that" section. I know it requires a lot of time for you, but a think it's an excellent idea for newbie photographer, like me :), it helps to use tools like PhotoShop or others.

comment by Jesse at 05:05 PM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

This is simply beautiful. The colors are so rich. My favorite image of yours in a loooong time.

comment by Primus at 05:44 PM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

Great foto, just a litle to much Photoshop for me...
Lov your black and white photos !!!!

comment by mikelangelo at 06:20 PM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

I'm diggin' this one. The orange/rust (I like rust) hull pops nicely from the background. I initially thought it a composite from several background images. Really cool.

comment by djn1 at 07:14 PM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

Thanks all (and I'll answer your comments later this evening).

comment by pierre at 07:32 PM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

what to say.
excellent.

comment by chiara at 07:41 PM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

Really beautiful colors. The perspective really brings out the shape of the wreck and the light really give it a great fantasy effect that I can't really explain but I love it.

comment by paflechien at 11:52 PM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

How do u do for no having "hot pixels" with a 4 min. exposure !

comment by Richard Houtby at 12:57 AM (GMT) on 13 September, 2006

I'm liking the colours on this night shot. Very nice!!

comment by Kevin at 05:17 AM (GMT) on 13 September, 2006

Wow! excellent work! love the colors and the composition.

comment by peter at 12:42 PM (GMT) on 13 September, 2006

Another cracker - the light issues that seem to bug you don't bother me at all. It's a great shot!

comment by tobias at 03:00 PM (GMT) on 13 September, 2006

I do rather like this Dave. Your images have been like buses of late...

comment by bart at 08:26 PM (GMT) on 17 September, 2006

Very beautiful! The colors, the reflection, the composition

comment by Gardner Mounce at 09:18 PM (GMT) on 17 September, 2006

I do night photography all the time, and it's something i respect when it's done right. but man, this is freaking incredible. my heartrate jolted when i saw this. un-freaking-believable.

comment by Tomas at 12:29 AM (GMT) on 19 September, 2006

night exposures like this are a favorite kind of shot that i like.
looks quite amazing.

comment by zullie at 06:56 PM (GMT) on 16 October, 2006

Beautiful colours

comment by Gardner Mounce at 03:00 AM (GMT) on 16 November, 2006

Hey, David, this is the second comment I've left for this picture, on account of how many times I've come back to look at it. I was wondering if you could give me some tips or info on how you took this picture. Is it heavily photoshopped or was most of the light (etc.) done through "traditional" night photography methods? Any info will help, thanks a lot, man.