I really wanted to get this image after I saw something similar online so one fine September evening a friend and I made a run out there when the Milky Way was over the South end of Applegate Lake. We could not find the viewpoint we wanted and left after a couple of hours somewhat disappointed. Luckily my friend found the location we were after in an old family photo she dug up and we went back over within the month for a second astro shoot. This time we were not disappointed. Equipment was a Nikon D750 full frame camera, Nikon 24mm lens at f/2, ISO 3200 and 15 sec. per frame ( 4 altogether). Night shooting is generally pretty technical but also pretty wonderful. To quote Calvin and Hobbes ( by Bill Watterson):
“If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I’ll bet they would live a lot differently.”
It has been a privilege to work with so many fine and helpful photographers in the Wild Rivers Photography Club.
Also by Nomeca Hartwell Stars In Her Eyes
I remember looking up with wonder and longing at a starry sky when I was only 4 or 5 years old. Today I shoot those same stars, still marveling at the unearthly beauty of the night universe. I particularly like this night shot taken at the Galesville reservoir. I see myself as the small lit figure lost to the immense and mysterious beauty of the night sky while trying to capture a semblance the grandeur reflected all around me.
“There is stardust in your veins. We are literally, ultimately children of the stars.” (Jocelyn Bell Burrell)
We are, therefore, at least 1 way that the Universe knows itself. (Bill Nye)
Photographer of the Year Runner Up 2023
Bridget Cline
Bridget Cline
Year End Print Winners 2022-2023
First Place
The Aerialist By Bridget Cline
Second Place
Lift Off From The Dark Lagoon by Susan Sheets
Third Place
Last Light On The Shoreline by Jim Ingraham
Three Honorable Mentions
Cape Arago Storm by Jim Ingraham
Just A Peek by Susan Sheets
Wearing Winter by Lynda Rodig
Year End Digital Winners 2022-2023
Judged images were selected from Assigned Winners and Quarterly Scored images
This image was shot in Death Valley National Park on a beautiful October morning at Zabriskie Point. A photographers dream come true. I have visited this vast desert park with my partner in crime twice and hope to return in the future. The shot was made with an Olympus EM1Mk2 camera at 240mm, iso 200, f6.3 for 1/80 sec.
Year End Digital Winners 2022
Digital Image of The Year
Lynx On The Rocks – By Rudy Dierks
Second Place
Flavel House – By Dale George
Third Place
Ballet Dancer – By Jim Ingraham
Seven Honorable Mentions
Vanishing To Sunset – By Julie Padgett
Craigdorrach At Night – By Dale George
Two Irons – By Susan Sheets
Under The Fuchsia – By Rose Christner
Ghostly Beach – By Nomeca Hartwell
Sun Dawg On Mono Lake – By Rudy Dierks
The Fight Is On – By Rose Christner
Year End Print Winners 2022
First Place
Cascade Dreams – By Susan Sheets
Henline Falls is an impressive waterfall in the Willamette National Forest that I have photographed in all seasons over many years. It is a place I love. This shot was taken in July when water levels were quite low. The filtered light made a misty, peaceful magic all its own at the bottom of the falls. Shot with an Olympus EM5MkII, at 38mm, ISO 320, f3.5, 1/50 sec.
Second Place
Fire And Ice – By Larry Pollock
Third Place
Escaping The Rain – By Rudy Dierks Image not yet available
This was taken in Brookings on a cold winter’s night. It’s pretty scary to have waves crashing down behind you if you’re doing light painting at night. My model (Sarah Saylor) was dressed warm and waterproofed underneath the dress! I used a Canon EOS R at F5.6 and ISO 100 w24 mm, Bulb mode at 13.7 sec. on a tripod and remote.
