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Rodeo Starlight Twilight

Rodeo Beach - Marin Headlands – California

 

I had an idea to capture something a little different at popular Rodeo Beach. This took two separate trips, but I was finally satisfied enough to post this image.

 

I waited until it was dark enough, to give my shutter speed/aperture combination the chance to help create the desired result. I chose an exposure long enough to enhance the fading color and light, as well as to show movement in the clouds. Then I selected an aperture one setting away from wide open, to display the stars.

 

Nikon D700

18-35mm f/3.5 at 18mm

77 Seconds

f/4

ISO 200

No Filters

 

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Uploaded on January 4, 2011
Taken on December 30, 2010