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" The Observer "

© John McCollum

" The Observer "

Uploaded: May 17, 2007

Description

Self portrait taken 30 min after sunset. Then took another 165 images at 30 seconds after I moved out of the frame.
Stacked them all in Photo shop.

Comments

Kevin N. McNeal May 17, 2007

This is a stunning image.That is some dedication - could you have shot yourself then have someone cover the lens remove yourself then shot one exposure for star trails at around six to eight hours for the complete circle of star trails? Either way it is brillant! #657191

John McCollum May 17, 2007

Digital noise prevents long exposures with a digital camera. My D-70 will do burst mode up to 30 seconds. I just strap the shutter down in burst mode and go watch t.v for a while. #4294056

Kevin N. McNeal May 17, 2007

I know about that - I am being trying long exposure for awhile but with no success over a minute due to the noise with the 5D. Thanks for the response #4294101

David Whitcher May 17, 2007

You are a dedicated photographer. All the work on this. Very well worth it! This is the most creativve self-portrait I have ever seen. WINNER!!! #4294133

Mary Clarke May 17, 2007

Amazing image from amazing dedication! #4294203

Dennis Flanagan level-classic May 17, 2007

Excellent job and concept. #4294319

Roger Bernabo May 17, 2007

Very cool and effective! #4294350

Karol Livote May 17, 2007

Great Work & Dedication! #4294585

Cathy Kovarik level-deluxe May 17, 2007

The most creative self portrait I have ever seen, and so perfect! Well worth all that work! #4294631

Michelle Alton May 17, 2007

Wow! This was a LOT of work...but well worth it for the final result! It's marvelous! #4294664

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic May 17, 2007

Nice work, John. Love the effect. #4294893

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 17, 2007

This is fantastic! Don't quite understand it, but will copy and save what you said and have to try it!

Very skilled and creative!

jo ann c. #4295080

Les Rhoades level-classic May 18, 2007

Thanks for a professional example of this creative technique. (not just SP)An image I have on my list of things to shoot/try. Winning skills shown here John! #4295684

Regina L. Rickert May 19, 2007

Outstanding!! Hope we see this one again! #4301390

Anna Diederich May 19, 2007

WOW! THis is just fantastic!! LOVE IT! #4301765

Sherri Gorman May 19, 2007

AWESOME!!!! #4302170

Esther Smith May 19, 2007

Fantastic self portrait John! A winner! #4302612

Karma Wilson July 03, 2007

Um, was this entered in the contest? If so, it's a real travesty it didn't make finalist or more.

It's a winner in my book!

K... #4471280

Wanda Knoss October 31, 2007

Fantastic self portrait John! Again thanks for sharing with us. #5011536

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