"Goodnight Waikiki"

Our first sunset on Waikiki was beautiful, but only lasted about as long as it took to expose these nine vertical frames. The stitch produced a worthy representation. The light was intense and difficult to get right. The rainbow showed up as a bonus. It was actually a double-full arch bow that was stunning in it's own right, but I didn't have the equipment or time to capture it. Thanks for your impressions, the Larger preview should span your entire monitor!

Thanks for viewing. Make sure to have a glimpse of the Larger preview!

nicely done. An excellent capture.

 

Did you automate the stitching in Photoshop, or some other software? just curious.

 

I wish I had a panoramic camera so I could get scenes like this in a single shot, hehe.

 

-Tim

Mark... A rare panoramic from you! What a stunning view and I feel like I'm standing there with you, my highest compliment... Mike

 

 

9!!! Oh, my. I am "manually" stitching in photoshop 7; so you might imagine my amazement. I think the uniformity of the orange/gold hue in this crafted panoramic of this place makes this truly unique. Hats off again, Mark.

Thanks Tim, Mike and Wayne. Tim, I use PS3, which does a pretty good job. Wayne, I have manually stitched in the past and it is a trying exercise. PS3 makes it look nearly seamless, as long as your shots overlap well and you have edge to edge sharpness. I don't have the right gear, however. I use a cheap $80 slik travel tripod and I designed and built my own L bracket so I could get the camera rotating over the nodal point. Still, it is an archaic setup compared to the Really Right Stuff setups. I just don't have $1100 to burn, especially considering I am getting it done without. Someday!!

Mark... If I may editorialize a second. It ain't the color crayon that makes the image colorful, it's the hand attached. I've seen snapshots out of D700's and masterpieces from point/shoots. Keep that tripod and spend your money on more trips so you can share your vision with..... us :-)... Mike

 

 

Thanks Mike. I agree in as much as the equipment won't make you a good photographer. I have a nice enough camera (Pentax K10D) but I only use one lens. It is an 18-70 mm which is equivalent to 24-105 mm in film cameras. Often times I could use more tele power or more wide angle, so better or more equipment would offer me more possibilities. None the less, I probably have more possibilities with what I currently have than I could ever realize in a lifetime. Yet, I also know that the sound my digital keyboard produces is nothing like a grand piano. My fingers just sound so much better with the grand. The new tripod will be godsend after all I have been through with my current setup. I expect I could be more expressive when I am not bogged down with it's limitations. You are right when you say spend the money on travel before equipment, that's for sure!!

nice Panorama Mark, like the rainbow!

Beautiful I would love to see a print!

Hello Mark, 

Did you set up at the natatorium (the old salt-water swim stadium near the aquarium)? Or are you on one of long, low rock/cement jetties?

Eye-catching to be sure!  ~ Richard