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Ncytophilia* (97 photos)

Preferring the night/darkness over daylight.

Interestingness (30 photos)

My top ranked (according to Flickr) photos... Set automatically created by dopiaza's set generator on 23rd May 2013 at 11:49pm BST

Star Trails (101 photos)

Stars trailed either by stacking or long exposure or both. Includes some timelapse animation, too.

Explored (30 photos)

My photos which have appeared in Flickr "Explore" per the tool Flickr-Explorer (flickr-explorer.com). PS. I don't use SCOUT as it requires you to give up rights to your photos!

Astro Fotos (124 photos)

Sun, Moon, Stars, Meteors, Deep Sky Objects (Galaxies, Nebula) and other stuff that you might find in the sky (or near it!).

Picture of the Month (62 photos)

Out of each month of shooting, I pick one of my favorites. Note.. that doesn't mean it is the *BEST* picture, just my favorite of that month.

Astronomy Photographer of the Year, 2010 (5 photos)

This is my winning and my short listed entry from the Astronomy Photographer of the Year, 2010 sponsored and conducted by the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England.

Alignment (Moon, Sun) (44 photos)

Catching the moon or the sun aligned over or behind your favorite landmark is a bit harder than it might seem. Especially the moon which has chaotic motion. If you want to figure out how to do it, I teach a Webinar that many have spoken very highly of.

Urban Nights (11 photos)

Photographs featuring stars and the night sky within 20 miles or less of major cities - and some taken WITHIN major cities. Being on the West Coast has some advantages... an ocean to the west where no one can put up a city full of bright lights, for example.

Meteors (12 photos)

Meteors captured through various showers and in various locations.

Workshops (24 photos)

Photos taken during just before or just after Photography workshops I've taught or attended.

North Carolina (9 photos)

Photos from my former "home state".

Timelapse (0 photos)

Putting still image with still image and either Picasa3 or one of the many animation programs produces movement. Most of my timelapses are created as a byproduct of my Star Trail shots. I describe how I create timelapses on my BLOG

Planning Needed! (15 photos)

Some shots require considerable advance planning. For example: capturing the International Space Station as it hurtles across the face of the Sun or the Moon. For that you've got to find the right place at the right time and time it perfectly. Other examples include timing seasonal events for the maximum impact, scouting for the best (or only) vantage point to capture the prized photo.

Photography Tips (31 photos)

Information, charts, graphs and images demonstrating some of the techniques I use to create my images.

"Published" Work (17 photos)

These images have appeared in published form which includes large prints for clients, display in exhibits, on television, on in one or more printed publications. It's always fascinating what strikes people's attention as several of the images I find most compelling have not been picked up or published.

on KQED (21 photos)

These are the images seen on the KQED segment about my night photography. For more details - including the broadcast schedule, and other appearances I've made on the little screen, see information about this episode, or here

Pigeon Point (15 photos)

Photos of and around Pigeon Point Lighthouse.

The Milky Way (48 photos)

Photos of various parts of the Milky Way taken at different times and locations.

Pyrotechnics And Similar (12 photos)

Shots of fireworks and things like fireworks (e.g. spinning steel wool).

Fireworks (20 photos)

KFOG Kaboom May 9, 2009; SF Fourth July, 2010, 75th Golden Gate Bridge May, 2012 (and more to come).

Mission Peak (96 photos)

Vistas of and from Mission Peak in Fremont, California. These photos appear in prior collections.

Personal Faves (68 photos)

My favorites of the 600K photos I've taken so far (to be fair, however about 350K of those were sets for star trails or animation or astrophotography). Please feel great freedom to comment on these knowing that I've already said how much I like them! One of them, however, is not worthy to be in this set. Tell me which one and why... you might win a prize!

Volunteers (5 photos)

These are people who volunteered to do a good thing. My heroes.

iPhone (1 photos)

iPhone photos. Many post processed in Photoshop or Picasa.

Macro Set (5 photos)

Experiments in macro photography. Staring out with a macro extension ring on my 50mm f/1.4 lens.

Washington, DC (11 photos)

Images from our Nation's Capitol. Though I was born and raised in Washington, DC, these images are all from my recent trip on December 10, 2011 to catch the eclipsed moon setting (and rising) over various landmarks in the city.

Gallery Shots (6 photos)

Some of my work that will be on display in a gallery in September, 2011. Gallery display ends February 23, 2012.

Forgeries (2 photos)

These photos are doctored and unreal. Are you interested in spotting forgeries? Cool, please see my BLOG on the subject. You might even win a prize if you can explain how you detect the forgery!

Black, as Night (243 photos)

Shots of stars, star trails and other night views. Some appear to be daylight shots - but are not! Most of my star trails using a photo stacking technique. This technique is described in Star trails treatise on my website. More details are provided with many of the images, too, such as the "Bristlecone Pine Star Circle", above.

Fireworks (Altered) (1 photos)

These are conventional photos of fireworks with a twist. Little or no post processing was done the effect you see is mostly done as the image was captured. The idea is not original with me. For more conventional shots of fireworks, take a look at this set.

MiddleEast - Jordan and Israel (55 photos)

I took a copious number of pictures on my journey through Jordan and Israel. Most of the trip was a tour by International Christian Journeys, but the unrest in Egypt changed our itinerary and we ended up with 4 days in Jordan before the rest of the tour began. That proved fortuitous as the most photographically interesting places we went were Petra and Wadi Rum. In all I was in Petra for the better part of 3 days. There is so much there that I only scratched the surface. The weather was hostile to night photography so I did little of it, though all in all the weather was pleasant - not too cold, and only a little rain. Blue Bell tours handled the Jordan portion, and Gordon Tours the Israel section. I'm not one to engage tours, but I can tell you I learned and noticed a lot more things with Gus who brought the group to Petra than I discovered on my own in two prior days. Ditto for David who led the tour in Israel. He's a walking encyclopedia. You'll probably notice this set is heavy with images from Petra and Wadi Rum... as it should be they were for me the most visually striking places. For yet more pictures - mostly of people I toured with, see here.

ABC7 Interview with Wayne Freedman (32 photos)

A trip to Cliff House/Seal Rock for an interview I did with Wayne Freedman of ABC 7 news, San Francisco. We were expecting heavy fog, but fortunately it was not so foggy at the shoreline. This piece aired on ABC Channel 7 in the San Francisco Bay Area at 6:45 PM on Monday, November 29, 2010. See this screenshot for a link to the video or check out my BLOG on StarCircleAcademy.com.

Strobe (16 photos)

Images in which I used a strobe/flash for lighting some or all of the subject.

Large Size Images (45 photos)

Images that I have created and printed in sizes up to 20x30. Not that others can't be large... but these I've already printed in large sizes and been satisfied with the result.

Stitches (37 photos)

Multiple images stitched (not stacked) into one completed images. Includes Panoramas (horizontal) and Vertoramas (vertical) and structured panels made of multiple rows and columns in a single image.

Mission Peak Preserve (YPOQ) (92 photos)

I have grown very fond of the spectacular views from Mission Peak, part of the East Bay Regional Park District just East of Fremont. It is particularly spectacular to be there at sunset or sunrise. Not only is the park conveniently located 20 minutes from where I work but it is a demanding hike up 3 miles and 2200 feet. I have been to the top more than a dozen times now: both for exercise and to escape the "rat race" of Silicon Valley. There is room at the top for contemplation and serenity in the expansive park lands our leaders have thoughtfully preserved. All of the photos in this set were taken within the EBRPD "Mission Peak" preserve and adjacent lands including Ed Levin County Park, and the Sunol Regional Wilderness. It is difficult to convey how sublime it is to watch the lights of the valley come to life as the sun sets over the San Francisco Bay, or the different patterns of green or golden amber light formed by the rolling hills in the warm sun, or the peculiar behavior of fog pouring into the valleys. There are even interesting animals to discover - magpies, coyotes, squirrels, ravens, hawks, lizards, and yes, even perhaps a rattlesnake. My first expedition to the top two years ago to capture the total lunar eclipse got me hooked.. There is so much beauty and serenity so close to the major cities here - and some know nothing about it. More significantly at this financially challenigng time, the Regional Park District and the Open Space Preserves are separately funded and expect to continue to remain open even if the State Parks close. I'd like to have this set considered for KQED Quest. Thank you!

StarCircleAcademy (63 photos)

Photos taken during Star Circle Academy Workshops

Sequoia/Kings Canyon Area (7 photos)

A beautiful area of the Sierra Nevada mountains (western side) about an hour away from Fresno, California.

High Dynamic Range (42 photos)

Photos created using Photomatix, Photomatix Light, Photoshop CS5, HDR Photostudio, or edited by hand to preserve the range of light visible to the eye but not capturable in single exposure due to limitations of the camera's "dynamic range" (the range between the brightest and darkest elements that a digital camera can capture and still maintain detail).

Hawaii (41 photos)

From our travels to the Rainbow State which included Hawaii (the Big Island), and Maui. © Copyright 2010, Steven Christenson All rights reserved. Curious what "all rights reserved means?" it means that without written permission you may not: copy, transmit, modify, use, print or display this image in any context other than as it appears in Flickr.

Alcatraz (5 photos)

A few photos from a private tour of Alcatraz.

People on a Mission (Peak) (46 photos)

I run into all kinds of folks on Mission Peak. Every age from young to old, frail to rugged. Some of them are fascinating characters. This is a study of those people - most of whom I haven't met formally though I do ask if I can take their picture - they usually don't mind! And for those who hike with me, I've started a series of "Mountain People" awards. Someone has proposed a tram to the top of MIssion Peak. Fortunately EBRP district is NOT in favor of the idea. Nor am I, by the way!

Bay Area Vistas (134 photos)

Things I've seen in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. All of these photos are taken from within 10 miles of the SF Bay.

Southern CA Desert (32 photos)

These shots are from a trip to Red Rock State Park, Alabama Hills, McGee Canyon and Yosemite, CA. Yes, I know McGee canyon and Yosemite are not a "Southern CA Desert" but we went through these places on the way back. The contrast between the 101 days and scorching sun in Alabama Hills and the frozen lakes in Yosemite was quite memorable.

Eastern Sierras (69 photos)

These are photos from my several expeditions to the Eastern Sierras. Kip Evans of Mountain and Sea Gallery in Carmel, California led a photo expedition in fall, 2007. Ever since I'm hooked. So much beautiful scenery... and so many seasons of light. Includes photos from more recent trips as well. Does not include Yosemite even though parts of it are definitely in the Eastern Sierras, but does include Mono Lake which is at the foot of the Eastern Sierra Nevadas - not in them. This set also does NOT include the White Mountains which are East of the Sierras on the border with Nevada.

Night Photography Meetup (70 photos)

These are photos from the Bay Area Night Photography group. Additional photos can be found on Meetup and on the Flickr Bay Area Night Photography group.

Southwest (10 photos)

Photos from the Southwestern USA

Wedding: June 19, 2010 (6 photos)

Arches and Portals (34 photos)

Natural arches and portals at sea and on land.

Royce Lakes and Granite Park (17 photos)

The Eastern Sierras in John Muir Wilderness.

Zion (33 photos)

Zion National Park and surrounding areas. Photos taken during the summer of 09 and the winter of 08.

Fire (7 photos)

PIctures taken Thursday, August 20, 2009 of the Lockheed Fire near Swanton, California. As of this writing the fire has consumed 7,500 acres of steep, heavily forested canyon lands. Also includes photos from other fires, such as the Yosemite "Big Meadow" fire of August 23, 2009.

Flora and Fauna (54 photos)

Flowers and Wildlife from all over.

East Coast (15 photos)

Bodie (18 photos)

Photos from Bodie, California a boom-bust ghost town fueled by the gold rush and mining frenzy that started around 1849. Bodie is at 7000 feet altitude and has no trees. It is very hot in the summer and frigid in the winter. Despite these "handicaps" it was continuously inhabited from about 1848 until 1913. Most of these photos are from the "Friends of Bodie" day held on August 8, 2009 where the patrons donned garb appropriate to the days of Bodie's inhabitancy. It is now a State Park.

Thrill Seekers (13 photos)

Climbing, Jumping, Skydiving... well only climbing at the moment.

Near Home (21 photos)

Photos of things within 20 miles of my home.

California Desert (36 photos)

4 days in the California Desert(s). Includes photos from Anza Borrego State Park (near San Diego), Salton Sea, and Joshua Tree National Park. Kip Evans, who is a professional, and I camped in various locales to catch the peak of the wildflower season. It was a blast and it was not too hot, nor too cold and was great fun. Many of these shot are Geotagged using GeoSetter. Basically you run your GPS unit, export the track to GeoSetter which then uses the photo exposure date and time to find the matching coordinates from the GPS track. Neat.

Yosemite (128 photos)

Yosemite and Hetch Hetchy area - includes Half Dome hike at night and various flora, fauna, and granite areas of interest. For some additional photos of this and other Yosemite trips see my Picasaweb site.

Grand Circle (24 photos)

Photographs from our "Grand Circle" tour of Nevada, Southern Utah, and Northern Arizona. That's clockwise from Las Vegas to Zion to Bryce to Page to the Grand Canyon South Rim and back.

Water and Ice (10 photos)

Mostly photos from Zion National Park

In Memorium (3 photos)

In Memorium... in rememberance of my friends who have passed... and perhaps also things that have been lost.

Ansel Adams Wilderness (8 photos)

Photos taken on my backpacking expedition in Ansel Adams Wilderness, August 9-10, 2008

Pacific Coast (127 photos)

The Pacific Coast has its own mystique. Mostly these are sunset or night shots. Well, at the moment all are sunset or night shots. Some are bathed in moonlight, some starlight only - some even bathed in "Lighthouse" light - and let's not overlook houselights, car headlights, and occasionally my flashlight!

Private (1 photos)

Friends and Family Only

Magicians (5 photos)

Magicians, Magic Events, etc. Mostly related to IBM Ring 216 (http://ring216.org)

White Mountain (11 photos)

Photos from the White Mountain (east of Bishop) including photos from expedition that I lead and from a 3 night workshop held at Crooked Creek Research Station, August, 2011.

Mt. Whitney (16 photos)

August 23-25th with the help of a friend who was unable to use his overnight permit, three of us tackled the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states. It was a spectacular accomplishment for us, and a visually overwhelming experience, too.

Light Painting (20 photos)

Effects created by the addition of light other than "flash". Usually these photos are taken at night or under dark conditions.

Half Dome (6 photos)

A large cadre (about 38 of us) started hiking at 9:00 pm to summit Half Dome in time for a little rest and enjoyment of the sunrise. For additional pictures, see the [url=http://hiking.meetup.com/163/photos/379321/]Super Fabulicious Hiking Meetup[/url] photo page.

Desolation Wilderness (13 photos)

Photos include Lake of the Woods, Lake Aloha, Tamarack Lake and other views along this section of the Pacific Coast Trail in the Desolation Wilderness. A beautiful lake in the Desolation Wilderness - Lake Aloha was the goal of our Photography Group.

Seattle (12 photos)

Clouds Rest (13 photos)

A night hike up Clouds Rest to watch the Sunrise (and Moonset) from a spectacular location in Yosemite National Park. We began our hike at 1:00 am from the Tenaya Lake trailhead. It took about 3 hours and 45 minutes to get to the summit in the cool of the evening. We headed back down at about 7:00 am and got back to the car at 10:30 am.

Chihuly (12 photos)

Photos from an Exhibit of Dale Chihuly (and friends) work from the deYoung Museum in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA.

HotAir Classic (15 photos)

Photos from the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic - from dawn patrol until about 7:20 am. No balloons launched due to low cloud cover, but six were inflated before I left. I only attended on Saturday as it was about a two and a half hour drive to get there.

Wilder Ranch State Park (12 photos)

Coastal park north of Santa Cruz and only about a few minutes north of Natural Bridges. This is a popular biking and walking trail. Please comment on which of these is your favorite of the bunch. Thanks!

Castle Rock State Park (11 photos)

Photos from a morning expedition to Castle Rock State Park near Los Gatos, California. We arrived at 'bout 9:00 am for this hike (good thing as the parking lot and street parking was full when we returned at 12:30). Our route included Castle Rock, Castle Rock Falls, Goat Rock and back.

SF Carnaval 2008 (31 photos)

Mission District's annual Carnaval featuring costumes, bands, floats and a parade.

Playing with Food (7 photos)

Still Life (edible).

Point Reyes (20 photos)

Pictures from Point Reyes National Seashore, Inverness, and other nearby areas in California

Death Valley (25 photos)

Includes photos from my March/April 2008 trip to Red Rock Canyon State Park, Alabama Hills, White Mountain, Death Valley and surrounding areas.

Garrapata (5 photos)

Garrapata State Park, California.

Round Up (3 photos)

On our day hike up Mission Peak near Fremont, CA, we happened upon a cattle drive. The cattle were rounded up, roped, wrestled, inoculated, branded,and some were, 'um emasculated. Not a sight I've ever seen before.

Artsy (15 photos)

Cool stuff - at least I think so.

Skimpy Carnaval (5 photos)

These photos are a little less family friendly. No nudity, but a G-string and an almost full moon or too. These photos have had there safety level tweaked below "safe" And may not yet all be available.

San Jose Hikers (16 photos)

Photos from the San Jose Hiking Meetup event on April 12, 2008 at Alum Rock Park, San Jose, CA.

_Competition Candidates_ (15 photos)

These are photos I'm considering entering in a competition. Feel free to comment on which are your favorites.

Competition Entries (7 photos)

Items entered into the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition, 2010 NOTE: Two were selected for the short list!!! The sunset through the Pfeiffer Portal and the Granite Park moon lit star trail. The "Photon Worshippers" (Pfeiffer Portal) shot won in the category People and Space.

Random (4 photos)

Random stuff that is mostly NOT photography.

Photon Worshippers **Winner Astronomy Photographer of the Year, 2010 - People and Space **

Night Assault / Ghost Hikers [C_033326-56br]

On the Edge of Surreal [42-011388] *Explored*

Mono Lake South Tufas before Dawn [4776] *Explored*

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3 thoughts on “Gallery”

ron on February 20, 2012 at 10:41 pm said:

we are looking for panarama software that stitches not just a flat panarama but in a circle you click on and it spins. does your software do this?
- Eric Harness on February 20, 2012 at 11:31 pm said:
  
  Ron
  PTgui is not “My software” it is put out by the people at New House internet services.
  You are looking for a specific projection called Sterographic down or more commonly known as Little planet. Most panoramic software can do this.
  
  It takes a 360 pano like this one
  
  and makes it into this
  
  You can also Fake this effect in photoshop. You can google “faking photoshop little planet” and plenty of videos should pop up. Now coding the rotation part that is an html part or CSS I don’t know exactly where you saw this effect but I think if you looked at the code you would see the photo was just moved a few degrees. I also know of flash plugins that will help you display panos in some other manner and will allow zooming and rotation. Good luck with your application.
  - Steven Christenson on February 27, 2012 at 10:53 am said:
    
    Eric: I think he’s looking for a VR viewer that allows you to literally spin a 3d image around rather than a “little planet” projection. You can find various kinds of viewers here. PTGui comes with it’s own viewer, and I believe Microsoft’s ICE has a method, too, including “HD View” for very large panoramas.

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