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The Sun - Question (answered)


The Sun - Question (answered)
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Copyright: Andor Gondocs (gondox) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 265 W: 61 N: 228] (1159)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-01
Camera: Nikon D40 DSLR, Pentacon 500mm f/5.6, Digital RAW 200
Exposure: 1/4000 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): My own sunsets and sunrises, My shots as favorites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-01 18:53
Viewed: 430
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Sun - Question about surface (answered)

I tried to browse the archives for photos of the sun but there's just too much notes and titles containing the word sun... I wasn't able to find any image big enough to compare.

So sorry for those who have seen much better shots of it, I bet the subject comes back now and then just like the moon, these are the two things anyone can capture around the world.

I wasn't out for this project, I just finished work so 'early' last night that I could catch a sunrise and I was about to take a nice landscape shot. The location was planned but I was some minutes late to catch the nicest colors.

Then, while standing by the car a fox came along - seemed not being frightened by me -, so I slowly sat back to the car to capture him from there but it was yet too dark for that.

So after these two failed tries I saw the line of light on the horizon - then I thought it's just time for shooting the sun!

I had the Pentacon 500mm along with the Nikon 2x TC, and I never had the chance before to try a sun shot at 1000mm.

Now I have a question:
Is my shot showing more or less the surface activity of the sun or is there any aerial distortion because the sun being so low?

***UPDATE: Thanks everyone helping with this issue. Read James's notes if your interested about the answer!***


I didn't use any filter, for protection I only kept aperture between f16-f22 while shooting and was looking at the viewfinder from a distance. With the TC the aperture is not open while composing either.
***UPDATE: Many people asked more about the threat of taking the shot, there's one more important thing: The sun was also yet very low when I took the picture!***

I hope you like the image.

Best regards,
Andor
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I love the image, no doubt, Andor!But can't answer your question!It looks good to me is all I know!
Cheers!
Goldy

Andor,

Interesting shot. I'd be a bit afraid to point my camera directly at the sun - I always thought that too much sunlight can cause damage to the internals of the camera....
I can't help you with your question. I just hope the sun has enough juice to shine for a while longer :)))

Best Regards,

Martin

Hi Andor!

I don't like it, I love it, and I put it straight into my favourites! What a good idea and successful try! We look at sunsets whenever we can and don't think at trying out a "close-up". Wonderful! I believe that this was the earliest moment possible because of the danger that occurs when you point directly into the sun. As far as the distortion is concerned, I believe this is a natural phenomenon due to the refraction. But I'm not a specialist...

ind regards

Markus

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1296 W: 0 N: 5061] (15084)
  • [2008-09-01 23:01]
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Hi Andor

A lovely and skillful shot. The answer to you question is yes - you were looking at the sun through a massive amount of atmosphere which distorts it and scatters the light (hence the darker colours and non-round shape). When the sun is overhead it is shing through much less atmosphere so is brighter and round. Sunrise and sunset are times when the sun is most distorted.

If this does not make sense, let me know and I will email you a diagram to explain.

I am very impressd at your dedication in getting up so early!

James

Great shot! Colours are beautiful!
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2814 W: 75 N: 7958] (26909)
  • [2008-09-02 8:31]

Hello Andor!

Agree with others - shape of Sun on your photo is result of atmospheric distortions. Great picture with saturated, warm colours.

More pictures of Sun you can find there:
http://www.treknature.com/themes.php?thid=468

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 120 N: 5170] (22829)
  • [2008-09-02 14:34]

Simple but ver effective! Well done Andor on this great shot of the sun. Good details and fantastic color, thanks!

Mario

Hi Andor,
I have this type of shot still on my list of to capture. I think its partially because of the name I use on this site that I want to have a stunning sun photo. I love the color and shape of the sun and the rippled edges caused by the distortion.
TFS,
Niek

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2125 W: 222 N: 3910] (12979)
  • [2008-09-04 9:25]

Hi Andor

I don't remember seeing to many photos of the sun that regard it so closely :) So, a very original capture!
Your question is also ery interesting, and thanks to the all-knowing James we have an answer for it.
Very good picture and excellent note to go with it. I liked the general information but also the technical one, too.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

Hello Andor,
Very good try on this beautiful sun image with those wonderful colour!
I know it's hard but you had made it a good shot!
well done
regards
Tony

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  • degani Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 200 W: 0 N: 289] (2174)
  • [2008-09-08 11:46]

hi Andor,
this is an unusual and beautiful picture, the sun here has a great intense colours and alone make a beautiful image, great work
kind regards
franco

Extrema sencillez,máximo contraste...

I love the contrast here - literally from light into dark. I can't recall having ever seen an isolated shot of the sun either!

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1059 W: 26 N: 3166] (11377)
  • [2008-09-22 8:23]

Awesome stuff Andor, really great shot, one which we don;t really see that often here on TN. I see James has already explaind the slightly 'squashed' shape of this big ball of fire! Very effective shot, well done!
paul

Hello Andor

A very cool image of a very hot subject.
The colours and contrast are wonderful.
Nicely composed.
TFS

Wolf

Szia Andor!
Egészen hihetetlen ez a kép, még sosem láttam ilyet!
Kiváló lett az expozíció: a Napot természetes mivoltában láthatjuk és a körülötte lévő sötét rész is nagyszerűen emeli ki azt!
Csak gratulálni tudok! Minden elismerésem!
Üdv,
Marci

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