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I had a bit of inspiration last night, and decided to try something different to fit within the November 2010 challenge rules. The moon, during winter when it's clear, rises with a yellow tint to it which is similar to the colours of uplit buildings. Doesn't look like a 5 second shot, but it is really, I promise!

In order to get the 5 second minimum shutter speed for the challenge, I had to dial in Lo 1.0 (ISO 100), F16 and add a 2 stop ND (In the dark, silly I know but I wanted to adhere to the challenge rules)

Then for the minaret I shot 3 bracketed exposures around the 5" exposure and used exposure fusion in Photomatix to blend them. Obviously the moon was a blur, so I then had to take a fourth shot at 1/80 second at F5.6 just for the moon and blended that layer in using Photoshop.

A pointless excercise, I know, but just trying some things out to adhere to the rules!

The work has obviously paid off Phil, unique shot.

Cheers

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Nikon D7000, D40X, Nikkor 18- 200 VR II, f3.5-5.6, 70-300 AF non VR, Kit Lenses.

Great work :]

The moon looks very natural and only experienced guys will know that it was blended in photoshop.

Wouldn't you get similar effects without HDR?

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Karol Mozdzierz
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Nikon D5000, 18-55 DX 3.5-5.6, 70-300 4.5-5.6

Wow, one great shot of the moon!
The tower looks nice in this position too!

I really like that shot - great composition!

Great picture, I like pictures that are very clean like this.

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550D + 18 - 55mm kitlens
50 mm F1.8
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