red sky at night-

[rancid badger]

just thought I'd share a few images of the sunset here tonight:

it started nice.

got a bit better.

then the sky caught fire!

it tailed off quite nicely

fantastic for the soul-not the best photo's in the world but Hey!
hope you all enjoy
Kind regards
R.B.

 

[andy_e]

That last one is quite spectacular - doesn't have to be the best photo in the world to evoke feeling.

 

[Matt Weir]

Nice one RB,

Without wanting to diss the pictures - Rhetorical question - why do they not end up with 'majesty' that inspires you to take them in the first place? I have taken very similar style photo's and can see the -actual- sky through them and so can appreciate the loss of detail.

What camera are you using?

 

[UKHaiku]

Nice sky - especially like the last 2 photos

On a technical note I'm also curious what gear you're using. You might find it helps to use a tripod (if not already using one) - and maybe even a remote shutter release too.. But... Also really useful is to try using a graduated ND (Neutral Density) filter (if your camera supports this). Back when I was still using my SLR (bit dusty now) I had some success with these - basically they enable you to go for a longer exposure without the lit part of the sky burning out.. They seem to help with capturing some of the richness in the colours that we see with our eyes..

Hope that's helpful..

 

[rancid badger]

No tripod, just a fence post.
I'm using an Olympus 550uz, I've had it since last July (ish) and I definitely don't know what all the bells and whistles do yet.
I could have had a Canon eos400 dslr but I decided that the Olympus was a good compromise for weight and bulk, as opposed to carrying the canon, plus lenses etc.

I've taken some cracking shots with it but many more duffers I suppose thats by far the biggest advantage of digital as far as learning goes, being able to snap away and not worry about the development costs.

I hadn't planned to go out taking pictures that night either, I was on my way back from Le Prevo in Newcastle and the sky was getting better and better. I had to call into home to collect the camera, so it was all a bit rushed.

To be honest, I could do with a lesson or two on what's what with the various settings.

Anyway, I'm off out for a wander down the wood just now so thanks for the advice and any other tips would be appreciated

regards
R.B.

 

[Toddy]

Beautiful, RB, just beautiful.

Funny how sky changes delight us, isn't it? Sunsets, misty sunrises, rainbows, moonlit nights, auroras.......bigger than us, seperate, and somehow they do a number on our emotions, from delight to awe.

Thanks for the photos.

atb,
Toddy

 

[Seagull]

Humphh! some nice pics of God ,showing-off ,yet again.

Ceeg

 

[DoctorSpoon]

Beautiful! Warms the heart, doesn't it?! Thanks for sharing

 

[robin wood]

Great RB love it particularly the last one, for the last 10 years we lived in the shadow of a hill and saw no sunsets, now moved down the valley so its better, good for the soul like you say. On the way to the workshop yesterday morning I couldn't help doing a snap of this inversion, home was in the mist workshop 2 miles away was above it.
So red sky at night...was it delightful for shepherds this morning?

 

[rancid badger]

Beautiful, RB, just beautiful.

Funny how sky changes delight us, isn't it? Sunsets, misty sunrises, rainbows, moonlit nights, auroras.......bigger than us, seperate, and somehow they do a number on our emotions, from delight to awe.

Thanks for the photos.

atb,
Toddy

I couldn't agree more, I've only seen the Aurora twice, both times when I was about 12, the first time; night fishing at a place called Cullercoats,near Whitley Bay, it was a deep red fading to green, then back again, lasted about 15 mins then it clouded over.
The next time was at home, a few weeks later, we had open fields at the bottom of the street and if you went half way up the field you got out of the street light glow-it was much fainter this time probably because of the lights but you could still see it ok. I remember it lasted a good hour this time with a scattering of shooting stars into the bargain.
Strange really, but I've never seen it since, wonder if thats due to the increase of light pollution?

Best regards
Steve

 

[rancid badger]

Great RB love it particularly the last one, for the last 10 years we lived in the shadow of a hill and saw no sunsets, now moved down the valley so its better, good for the soul like you say. On the way to the workshop yesterday morning I couldn't help doing a snap of this inversion, home was in the mist workshop 2 miles away was above it.
So red sky at night...was it delightful for shepherds this morning?


Actually, the correct phrase is:
Red Sky At Night.......
The Barns Alight!

Cheers
Steve