Technique:    

DSLR Photography (Nikon D3300)

Astrophotgraphy

Tripod

Process:  

This image was taken in rural NSW with a tripod and a few specific settings. I tried to point the camera straight up into the densest cluster of stars I could see with my eyes, the milky way. The image was taken as a RAW file to maintain quality. Although the original image was beautiful I touched up a number of things in Photoshop. The contrast was heavily adjusted to get blacker blacks and lighter lights. I also manually burned the space that was further away to make the centre seem like its glowing. Adjusting the levels allowed me create a greater sense of depth in The Milky Way.

ISO:                      12800
f/stop:                    f/3.5
Shutter speed:      15sec

Motivation:    

I am an avid space/cosmology/physics fan and really wanted to get a cool shot of The Milky Way. It really fit with the weeks theme and I thought it would produce an inspiring image.

Reflection:   

I think this image is probably the best of the whole assignment. I am mind blown at how awesome it turned out. I had tried a few astrophotography shots before but never got an outcome like this. I'm really happy with the image but I really struggled with deciding how much to edit. I tried to keep it as original as possible and only enhancing a few things. It's hard to know when to stop and where is too far.

Technique:    

DSLR Photography (Nikon D3300)

Process:   

This image was taken of the Milky Way with some foreground for reference and depth. This image was adjusted in Photoshop to create a silhouette of the foreground and to make the background a little more vibrant and interesting.

ISO:                      12800
f/stop:                    f/3.5
Shutter speed:      15sec

Motivation:    

I included some foreground of the figtree at the back of my Dads place so the viewer can tell that the photo has been taken on earth. It hopefully gives them a bit more of a personal sense of amazement.

Reflection:   

This image turned out great. I was very lucky to get 2 satellites in the image which produced a line across the sky. This wasn't planned but is very interesting and adds another thought provoking aspect.

Technique:    

DSLR Photography (Nikon D3300)

Process:  

This image was taken straight up in the nights sky. It was one of many experimental shots that came out great. It was edited in Photoshop to create a more defined work.

ISO:                      12800
f/stop:                    f/3.5
Shutter speed:      15sec

Motivation:    

This image was taken fairly randomly and was triggered by experimentation.

Reflection:   

I think this image is the 3rd most appealing of the space shots I took. It shows depth but isn't quite as interesting as the first 2 images. I think I could have been a little more experimental with editing in an attempt to get a more interesting result.

Technique:    

Digital Photography (Olympus TG-3)

Microscope lens

Process:  

I captured this image by placing one of my Bonsai's at a window with the sun behind it. I utilised the microscope lens on my camera to take this image on a low angle. I did a few touch ups in Photoshop for the colour and to perfect the lighting.

ISO:                      800
f/stop:                    f/2.3
Shutter speed:      1/60

Motivation:    

I took this image because I think this Bonsai is a great micro-scape. The low angle of the camera was used to enforce misconception that the tree, rocks and plants are huge.

Reflection:   

I really like how this image turned out. All round it is very nice to look at. The lighting is nice, colours are nice and imagery is great. I think this image will trigger me into using the microscope lens a lot more.

Technique:    

Digital Photography (Olympus TG-3)

Microscope lens

Process:  

I took this photograph of the moss on one of my Bonsai's in out in the sun on the balcony. I used the microscope lens and a low angle to bring this image to life. I edited it slightly in Photoshop to make the greens a bit stronger and lighting how I wanted it.

ISO:                      500
f/stop:                    f/2.3
Shutter speed:      1/125

Motivation:    

I really love moss and ground cover, the moss on this Bonsai is beautiful so I had to try and get a picture for this weeks theme. I really wanted to get a bright image to contrast with the dark space ones of this collection.

Reflection:   

I love how this worked out, the colours are great and it looks so real. The only negative I can really see is the white balance is a little out of control on the left hand side. This is a little distracting and could be touched up for a more balanced image.