Yan Larsen - Alone Under the Stars
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"Night-Night" - McWay Fall at Big Sur, CA ~ © Yan Larsen (click to enlarge) Nikon D800E • Nikon 14-24mm Len • Sky exposure @ 3:30 AM: F/2.8, 30", ISO 3200 • Foreground @ 4:30 AM: F/2.8, 180", ISO 200 |
"I never tire of night photography, especially the Milky Way," says Yan. "Photographing the night sky makes me feel like a wizard. The universe is so huge, beautiful and mysterious. I am amazed by the details that modern camera can do, that I cannot see it with naked eyes. Being alone under the stars, my mind often flows into the spaces."
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Yan's first Milky Way attempt, with only a little foreground planning. |
Another challenge she often faces is fear. As a female landscape photography lover, she spends a lot of time alone, hiking, admiring, and being mesmerized by the beauty of the landscape. "I try to conquer this fear by taking these words with me into the darkness: 'One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching.' "
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Milky Way over Convict Lake ~ © Yan Larsen (click to enlarge) |
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Sea stack illuminated by a bonfire ~ © Yan Larsen (click to enlarge) "I hope this is worth the $200 in parking tickets I paid." ;-) |
- "My Nikkor 14-24mm F/2.8 has excellent optical performance, even at f2.8, making it unsurpassed as a lens for low light and night photography."
- Yan has three tripods: the Gitzo GT2541, the Feisol CT3341 and the Benro. "For night photography, a sturdy tripod is a must, and the Gitzo is my choice."
- A remote release is required for long exposure. "I use the Nikon MC30, which is very easy to use. I bought several cheaper remote trigger releases, but my experience with them was awful. This model doesn't have a timer, so I my iPhone."
- Flashlight. "I sometimes want to light paint a dark foreground. Different colored lights can also add some fun effects."
- Photoshop is Yan's post processing tool to reduce the noise created by long exposures and high ISO's.
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Bonsai Rock, Lake Tahoe ~ © Yan Larsen (click to enlarge) |
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