Shadows Where the Vines Once Grew
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A farmhouse with vines near a mining camp, with stars in the night sky streaking overhead. And yes, a moon. Mojave Desert near a grove of beautiful Joshua Trees. I took this photo on a beautiful, calm desert night, the kind where you only hear the occasional breeze, the echoing of a distant coyote, and the gentle rustling of leaves in the cool evening air. I sometimes wonder if I do night photography in lieu of therapy. Illuminated during the exposure by a full moon and a handheld ProtoMachines LED2 light painting device. Thanks for looking.
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(Plate 9730) Nikon D750/Rokinon f/2.8 fisheye lens. 3 minutes f/10 ISO 200. September 2021.
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Almost Home
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I love beautiful nights in the desert, and this one certainly was. A cool breeze, a full moon rising in back of me, and the last glow of the setting sun to the west. The second I stepped out of the car, I was transfixed by the beauty of it all and knew this would be the first photo. This is an old farmhouse with vines on the left and a large back area for horses and chickens, located near a mine. Also, the farmhouse reminds me of one of those "kit" homes of the sort that Sears used to sell. Illuminated during the exposure by a full moon and a handheld ProtoMachines LED2 light painting device.
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Photos, books, workshops: www.kenleephotography.com
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(Plate 5419) Pentax K-1/15-30mm f/2.8 lens. 15 minutes total "stacked." Each individual photo 3 minutes f/8 ISO 200. September 2021.
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