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Addicted to panos

Torsten — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:22:30 +0000

Lately I have been addicted to make panoramas, wether it be cropping one image or merging multiple frames, I just love them.

Here are a couple 10 frame merged panos.

As always let me know if you are interested in some prints.

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Moab Trip

Torsten — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:31:07 +0000

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Capturing Lightning

Torsten — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:00:36 +0000

Shooting lightning can seem very daunting at times, but with the right equipment and technique it easy.

Equipment
DSLR with a bulb setting this is somethings its own setting, like on my 5d, on its in the manual setting like my xt rebel.
Sturdy Tripiod
Remote Shutter Release . You don’t have to use the name brand one, I bought mine of ebay for like $8
When Raining
A Rain Sleeve for the camera
Rain gear for your self

Technique

First off understand bulb mode.
Bulb mode is where the shutter is open as long as you are holding the shutter release and you choose the aperture.
When selecting an aperture pay attention to how close the lightning is. The further way the lightning the bigger the aperture you wan, the closer it is a smaller aperture you want. I usually just start at f/4 then adjust from there. After you set the aperture press in the shutter release and lock it until you see lightning, after lightning is finished release it. Now this is where you are going to have to be patient it may take some time but you will capture a good one. If you don’t see any lightning for like a minute or so just release it and try again.

If you dont have a remote it’s possible to do it with out but defiantly harder . Just set in on manual. But on a long shutter speed like 15″ or 30″ and close down that aperture. Just keep shooting until you capture something.

Make sure to pay attention to your surroundings, the lightning is not the whole pic.
Which one is more interesting the one by the house or the one with reflection in the water?

Hope you have fun trying this out and be safe.

The Blog of Torsten

Torsten — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:26:46 +0000

For 2010 I have decided to have two blogs. This blog will be focused on my professional work. My other blog will be focused on my personal work including Landscapes, Nature, and Artsyfartsy stuff.

Come by and give it a visit. Http://torstenbangerter.wordpress.com

Here is an example of some personal work

Slow moving water

Torsten — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:20:15 +0000

You know I am a sucker for moving water shots. Here we are again at AF Canyon. It was really cool to see ice in the river.

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Another Awesome Sunset

Torsten — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:00:59 +0000

Today while coming out of AF canyon a caught this awesome sunset. Busted out the lensbaby again.

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AF Canyon Visit

Torsten — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:00:12 +0000

Yesterday I went scouting up AF Canyon for some family picture that I am taking. The canyon looks so different when frozen. It was super cold a whooping 24°. I busted out the lens baby again. I love to look it creates, and of course got some normal lens shots too.

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Black Friday Landscape

Torsten — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:00:24 +0000

Instead of going Black Friday shopping I went to the Johnson Space Center in Houston. I caught this picture will riding the tram on a tour.

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Photo of the day 11/24/09

Torsten — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:00:58 +0000

Here is a photo from my trip to texas. My sister liked it the most out of the ones I took today.

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Night Time Photography and Madskills

Torsten — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:52:54 +0000

You may think it takes mad skill to get the most awesome night shot. Often it does, but with some practice and after reading about my mad skills it will be a breeze.

Some Tips to get the best shots ever

1. Have a sturdy tripod.
Having a nice sturdy tripod can make or break a shoot. These things are absolutely vital especially for long exposures.

2. Use the lowest ISO possible
When we use the lowest ISO that you can get away with then we will have less grain, which i like

3. Use bulb mode
Bulb mode is a crazy mode. You press the shutter release and it stays open until you let go. For using this I like to use a remote so I can lock it down for really long exposures. It takes a little practice but you can get it down

4. Go somewhere crazy dark
If you go where it is crazy dark then you will not have as much light pollution. It is also good to shoot during the new moon.

5. Dress Warm
It gets crazy cold at night you know bring more than you think you will need and you can always take off a layer.

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