Rusting Under the Stars
by Mike Lee
Title
Rusting Under the Stars
Artist
Mike Lee
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
This image captures an abandoned car (late 1930's Chrysler if I'm not mistaken) that sits in Ranch Park in Susanville, California, USA. The park was set aside from ranch land that sits adjacent to the town, hence the name. I don’t know much about this old relic but assume it was abandoned there before the area became a park. One thing I do know is that I find it very photogenic!
This image was created by capturing several images witout moving the camera and artistically blending them in post production. 15 separate frames were stacked together for the sky which dramatically reduces digital “noise.” I then captured several more frames by “light painting” the car with a handheld flashlight and combined the whole package together for the final image.
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March 17th, 2021
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Comments (126)
Allan Van Gasbeck 8 Days Ago
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “The Skyscapes” group on Fine Art America — You are invited to post your featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.
AnnaJo Vahle
Stunningly beautiful image, Mike. Clever in the way that you built it by blending several images. Magnificent. f
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Thanks for sharing this popular beauty! Congratulations! Your wonderful work has been featured on the home page of the Over 3000 Views group. Please make it available for future viewing by posting your feature in the Featured Images Archive discussion thread and any other appropriate discussion threads-- ie sales of your group images etc.
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be featured in our group "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Jan-Feb 2024)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 1-25-2024)
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your beautiful artistic work is Featured on the home page of the "Bedroom Art Gallery" group. 1/2/24
Lois Bryan
I absolutely love it. Mike this is fabulous … and I love that you described the process. I've never done stacking, but have read all about it. You've certainly chosen a fabulous subject for the process … a great story-telling vision … superbly captured!!! I love it!!! l/f t p fb
Greta Foose
This image gives this old vehicle the perfect final resting place under the stars, they will always be there, even when we can't see them.
Anne Gifford
This old car no doubt has stories to tell, and so does the universe. What a beautiful blending of the two.
Allison Griffin
Congratulations on your special feature in "Five Star Artist". Quite an image, Mike! Great job!
Emmy Vickers
Spectacular scene and capture Mike! Wow!! Very photogenic indeed! You have the amazing stars above and the rusting old car spotlighted perfectly. Awesome job Mike, Love this scene. Congrats on your special feature in the Five Star Artists Group. l/fave
Johanna Hurmerinta
Congratulations! Your fantastic image is the Special Feature in the group Five Star Artists.
Rene Triay Photography
Great shot of the Milkyway, and light painting of the vehicle that probably has many stories to tell. Two thumbs up!
Tina M Powell
Stunning Mike! Fantastic work and beautifully created to obtain this image! That composition and sky are gorgeous! L/F