The Fragrant Harbor

[Scoop]

Very nice shot Hycool! Was wondering what did u have to do to obtain such a shot?

 

[hycool]

Very nice shot Hycool! Was wondering what did u have to do to obtain such a shot?

Hello. Thanks!

I was in a tram that day. What I did was to set the exposure to 0.8 sec and do a slight panning movement while the tram was moving. I took many stuff using such a technique on the tram, like shooting vehicles, people buildings etc, this one was the one I liked most as its abit different from what I usually take. Hopefully people can realize its the BOC building though I stated. lol

 

[hycool]

 

[giantcanopy]

This is pretty well captured, the soft mystic feel, and the light behind the statue

But this is simply :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:! u mean the bits of lights were a result of shooting at largest aperture or was there some reflection that u took advantage of ?

ryan

 

[hycool]

This is pretty well captured, the soft mystic feel, and the light behind the statue

Thanks..

But this is simply :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:! u mean the bits of lights were a result of shooting at largest aperture or was there some reflection that u took advantage of ?

ryan

This pic was basically 2 shots superimposed on each other. But they were taken at the same scene with a tripod. Basically I took a normal one, then as I was using a 50mm f/1.4, I set the aperture to 1.4 and made it out of focus to create the bokeh of lights from the buildings, then I got home to stick them together and adjust the opacity..

 

[hycool]

 

[lkkang]

This pic was basically 2 shots superimposed on each other. But they were taken at the same scene with a tripod. Basically I took a normal one, then as I was using a 50mm f/1.4, I set the aperture to 1.4 and made it out of focus to create the bokeh of lights from the buildings, then I got home to stick them together and adjust the opacity..

:thumbsup:

 

[ahbian]

This is simply inspirational. Will love to try it someday. I also like the classy look of most of your works, even the choice of frames is spot on.

 

[hycool]

 

[hycool]

This is simply inspirational. Will love to try it someday. I also like the classy look of most of your works, even the choice of frames is spot on.

Thank you. I am glad these simple humble works can be inspirational to everyone who feels they are. Frames could be a personal choice though, haha

Do try it! Bokeh is real amazing stuff.. gives a very dreamy feeling and dimension to a plain pic : )))

 

[hycool]

The Star Ferry, has a place in all Hongkonger's hearts.

I can say it finally, that I've tried, enjoyed, and missed this legendary form of transport.

 

[dapr0digy]

SUPERB!!

How'd you manage this shot?

 

[night86mare]

This pic was basically 2 shots superimposed on each other. But they were taken at the same scene with a tripod. Basically I took a normal one, then as I was using a 50mm f/1.4, I set the aperture to 1.4 and made it out of focus to create the bokeh of lights from the buildings, then I got home to stick them together and adjust the opacity..

i am wondering if you could try changing the wb for the bokeh shot to something warmer and see how it looks.

i like the idea, but the overpowering presence of magenta in the resultant picture is killing me!

 

[night86mare]

When I went in March, it was foggy throughout.. To the point I cldnt see Hongkong island from Tsim Sha Tsui at times.. It couldnt be smog as I doubt smog will reach Lantau island.. I just came back last week hence there were some clear sunny days.

Thanks!!

i actually love hong kong with fog/smog.. it becomes so much cooler and less typical asian-city-like.

anyways, not sure if i like the use of the magenta gnd filter (or addition of it in post)

i am thinking for the shots in post #15 (the view from victoria peak), the top space could be removed to give a panoramic/semipano crop for a better use of space.

 

[soulFLY]

Enjoying bits of it!

Excellent.....

 

[hycool]

Enjoying bits of it!

Excellent.....

Thanks mate, you have brillant pics yourself

 

[hycool]

SUPERB!!

How'd you manage this shot?

Ha, just set a shutter of 3 or more sec and place it against the window of a bus and u'll get it!

 

[hycool]

i am wondering if you could try changing the wb for the bokeh shot to something warmer and see how it looks.

i like the idea, but the overpowering presence of magenta in the resultant picture is killing me!

Thanks, maybe I overdid the magenta part.

Is this better?

 

[hycool]

i actually love hong kong with fog/smog.. it becomes so much cooler and less typical asian-city-like.

anyways, not sure if i like the use of the magenta gnd filter (or addition of it in post)

i am thinking for the shots in post #15 (the view from victoria peak), the top space could be removed to give a panoramic/semipano crop for a better use of space.

Smog and fog can be very dramatic and different if I was more prepared. I personally love to take waterscapes in foggy conditions. Even the buildings will look different with a thick layer of cloud covering half of them! I tried cutting of the top of the pic, here is the result

It looks ok but I feel it still looks too short for a panorama. Maybe because I was there and I knew the sides could be extended even more.

 

[hycool]