After the shot: playing with the camera

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After the shot: playing with the camera

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I bowhunted all day and never got to see the buck I want, but just as it was getting dark (and too dark to shoot my bow) a pig ran through and scared off the deer. This was, of course, not going to work. I quickly picked up the rifle that happened to be sitting there and put the piggie down. Setting up for a photo I noticed the full moon was rising and was really lit up golden with the clouds. Put that in the background!

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Then on the way out of the property (a couple hours later - had to clean the pig and put all my toys away) the moon was high and I tried something I've been thinking about for a while. I managed to get the effect I wanted on my second shot. The moon provided enough light to make a long exposure look like daylight with stars. Cool!

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Very cool!
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Nice pics and shots. Congrats on the pig good eats size.
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Nice
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Nice pics what camera are you using?
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Canon 40D with 24-70L

Mark, we need to talk. I'm craving a snapper trip!
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Great shot as always glenn, you must have a wide open f/stop for those!
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Actually Tod, the pig shot was at f8 for 30 seconds and worked out well. Taking self portraits requires a little guesswork for focus and I need a smaller aperture. The moon provided plenty of light for the "day" shot I stepped down to f4.5 (at only 20 seconds) for better depth of field. I should have tried other combinations and experimented while conditions were good, but after hunting all day I was tired and ready for a hot shower and bed.
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Ahah almost on bulb. Looks great.
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Nice PIG :clap:
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Saturday I tried again. It was foggy coming in, and there was enough moon to try another shot at the gate. Not bad, and definitely a different feel to it!

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That night I had to stop on the way out and just enjoy the clear skies.

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