Seeing 2009 (#94)

Tonight's offering is the first published panorama attempt for me, a composite of 9 images taken between 7:20am and 7:23am. I was forced to crop a considerable amount, especially from the bottom, due to Photoshop's blending/splicing methodology.

Beyond the necessary trimming and resizing (the result of the merging process was a +268MB file size!) I've applied virtually no adjustments to this submission; the coloration is representative of the early lighting appropriately thirty minutes before sunrise. Near the far left edge is Mission Peak; the right edge is nearly due South, with Mt. Umunhum unfortunately just beyond the frame.

I'd never before been in the structure from which this shot was taken. Prior to arriving I'd high hopes of capturing at least the upper floors of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. library against the backdrop of the Diablo Range and impending appearance of ole Sol, but the unexpectedly tall building across the street eliminated that perspective.

This isn't my most artistic effort, but it was quite an enjoyable experience photographing the birth of a new day. Be sure to open the image to its full size for a much better detail, especially the low-laying fog against the foothills.

San Jose Dawn From Axis Building, #5309-5317

(c)2009 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.

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Details: October 24, 2009; Canon 20D; f/8 @ 10 secs; ±0 EV; ISO 100; 18mm.

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