[Scotland 2017] View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill at Sunset

in photography •  7 years ago 

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After a couple of days in Glasgow we moved to Edinburgh. Edinburgh is a capital of Scotland and the seat of monarchy in Scotland. This is absolutely stunning city full of great architecture and historical landmarks.

On the very first evening I went on Calton Hill, which is famous for its Edinburgh views. The sunset was great with its red glowing sky, dramatic clouds and soft warm light. I had fantastic view in front of me and I had great light - what else do I need to create photo masterpiece?

I started to shoot and immediately found a problem - the wind was strong and the tree leaves in foreground moved very fast and produced very ugly blurred spots on the photo with my default 1 second exposure. I decided to make 2 shots - one with normal ISO 64 and 1 second exposure and other with high ISO 2000 and 1/60 exposure to freeze the motion of the leaves. And later I just blend these 2 exposures together in photoshop.

Technical details:

CameraNikon d810
LensNikkor 24-70 f/2.8
SettingsISO 64, 70 mm, f/11, 1 second
OtherBlend from 2 shots with different ISO

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Beautiful photo. I'm glad you worked well trying to get a beautiful photo with having to get up in the morning. Always successful @ansharphoto.

Love the image

Nice image @ansharphoto

Wonderful shot @ansharphoto

that's a wonderful photography.
really super. keep it up

The way you did Scotland, I'm excited about my trip to Scotland...........thanks for share photography.....@ansharphoto

Wow awesome photography. you did it very well.keep it up.

Wonderful interview and good variety, my friend

Great photoshop skills. I want to go back to Edinburgh after seeing your photo.

@snooway There is not much photoshop here - blend of 2 ISO and minor color/contrast adjustment

Even if the leaves produced very ugly blurred spots on the photo you still took beautiful photos,your photography skills are on point.

@christinb I fixed the leaves using 2-ng shot with high ISO

Great effort dear. Finally from the tactics, you were able to make this masterpiece. Also, post is knowledgeable to read. Thanks.

You can take a lot of good photos. Your photos tend to be of much quality. You're a great photographer.

Very nice picture....

Wow! You are just incredible @ansharphoto buddy.
What an amazing view! <3
Perfect click!

cool color photography bro, momet is fantastic with weather!

Very good view..

Beautiful sky view and amazing cloud formations and also first house is reflecting as hiding under the trees. Thanks for sharing.

Have a great day and stay blessed.

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Love the close up view here. I was there many years ago, but looking at this I think I have to return to Scotland again. Such a beautiful country and Edingburgh was such a nice city

Great shot, thank you for explaining your techniques.

Well done! I'm reliving my trips to Scotland through your posts! And it's FUN!

Very nice picture, I like it a lot!