As I said before, this was a wonderful learning experience. Mostly, I learned a number of things that don’t work as well as I would like. Canon EOS 5D Mark II + 15-30mm, 6″ @ f/8 This is a test image, shot at ISO 3200. … Read More →
Category Archives: Nocturnes
Mare Island at night
Canon EOS 5D Mark II + 15-30mm, 360″ @ f/11 Last night my friend John and I went to a shoot sponsored by the Nocturnes on Mare Island. We had a great time and at least understand the basics of long exposure nighttime photography. It’s … Read More →
Morning Light
Canon EOS 5D Mark II + EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, 1/80 @ f/4 Well, it’s a light and it was taken in the morning, OK?
The apocalypse is nigh
Canon EOS 5D Mark II + EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, 1/125 @ f/4 The town of Gualala on the north coast has a Trucker’s Light Parade on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. There are two categories of entrants: Big Rigs and Pickups with Trailers. Perhaps the … Read More →
Milky Way over Sea Ranch
Canon EOS 5D Mark II + 15-30mm, 30″ @ f/3.5 This is my first attempt at night photography. The camera can see more than I can and I like it.

Night on the Island
Canon EOS 5D Mark II + 15-30mm, 4 minutes @ f/8 I got a chance to shoot a bit more on Mare Island last night. The Mare Island Nocturnes held an Alumni night and there were perhaps 30 photographers out and about in the night. … Read More →