Backlit by moonlight. 2.47 am, 11 November 2011

Most of us swim in the ocean of the commonplace. –  Pio Baroja

Although I’m not really satisfied with this, returning for another attempt wouldn’t deliver the same magic I first found here. While commonplace as to foliage, the light on this scene was striking, being an ethereal effect of moonlight.

The shadows come from what’s behind each blade, not what’s in front. The view was directly towards the moon, but by looking downwards the hazard of lens flare was avoided. An intermittent breeze flustered the leaves, accounting for the soft outlines. However the elegant dance of backlit luminiscence can not be adequately portrayed by a static image.

50mm, ISO 2000. 10 seconds at f4

Posted by Barney Brewster

Tags: backlighting, close range, high ISO, long exposure, moonlight, moonlight photography, movement, New Plymouth, Nikon D700, Taranaki

Categories: Night photography