More Luray Caverns, a photo from Virginia, South

Photographer's Note

This is my second post from Luray Caverns. I took it a few weeks ago with my new lens even if it wasn't that long of hand-held shot I'm sure the vibration reduction helps with the sharpness all the time. Luray Caverns is the most popular caverns around me and it is located in the Shenandoah Valley and all of the rock is limestone.

I thought this shot had an underworld look to that looks a little spooky actually. I hope everyone else likes it too. I plan on posting a couple more yet from here and I will integrate people into those shots.

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cam (9043) 2006-08-11 20:26

Good colors Stephen
The shapes are very varied to form a suspended forest of stones.
I am looking forward your other shots.
Have a good weekend
Charles

e30mike (312) 2006-08-11 20:34

Great detail here and the lighting is excellent, well done.

pboehringer (770) 2006-08-11 21:46

Very good handheld underworld shot, Stephen. Pretty sharp and perfect light conditions.
TFS, Peter

PJE (20758) 2006-08-11 23:07

Well Stephen it does look like a different world from the caves down under... Fantastic shapes and shadow highlights on these amazing shapes inside the cave. I like this one better than the first one you posted. Looks like an artistic work...very nice!!

Scharan (14144) 2006-08-11 23:47

Olá Stephen
Muito bonita e interessante esta foto; as
cores săo excelentes como a luz, sombras,
nutidez, perfeita.
Parabéns, grande abraço,
Vera.

sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2006-08-12 4:43

Hi Stephen,
I love this low light shot, for a hand held shot, the clarity is excellent. It really has a mysterious feel to it.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

feather (51130) 2006-08-12 6:34

You are certainly doing well to handhold such long exposures. This shot really conveys that mystery of the underworld you talk about. Very good light management. Did you up the ISO?
Kath

PixelTerror (0) 2006-08-12 7:30

Hi Steve,
You get less warm and provide a different impression with this wider framing, but it's nice as well, 1/13, steady guy Mr Nikkor ;-)
Have a nice week end,
Jean-Yves

nwoehnl (122) 2006-08-12 9:52

A nice impression from underworld again, Steve. Good sharpness and nice how the disposition of lights in the cave gives these different grades of color and textural detail.

cessy (13647) 2006-08-12 10:05

another beautiful capture of the cave
it does look spooky
must be difficult light, at ISO 1000 you managed without visible noise :)

john_c (24666) 2006-08-12 10:41

Hi Stephen,
You really nailed the exposure level on this one. I like the pure golden look of the stalagmites and the overall sharpness. I take it that you have the Nikon equivalent of what Canon users call Image Stabilization on your new lens. This really extends your ability to obtain great sharpness in situations where a tripod is not available or inconvenient...The tones and lighting here are superb, Steve. Very well done.
John

jhm (211734) 2006-08-12 10:57

Hi Stephen,

I find this picture better than your previous, what a colours palet Stephen, what a pleasure picture for looking, what a quality, great work, my compliments! This is top my friend.

Have a nice weekend,
john

Cormac (26565) 2006-08-12 11:08

Great shot, especially considering it was handheld. I guess that VR really works! The shapes and forms of the cave are shown very well here, with lots of incredible detail. The colours work out very well too. Beautiful!

capthaddock (28790) 2006-08-12 16:18

Hi Stephen - the lighting has brought out the fascianting textures quite well, this would make an interesting desktop wallpaper, I made a WS just to experiment.

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RADEEH (2802) 2006-08-12 21:42

Oh this is an amazing view of a cavern.
You have done magic with those lights,i love this play of light and shade, very brillant.
The details of those shapes of nature are mindblowing.Congrats and thanks for bringing this wonderful view of nature to us.

s10001in (0) 2006-08-13 1:36

Stephen,
Beautiful sharp shot.
Nice contorls on colors.
Well done
-Shailendra

papagolf21 (152605) 2006-08-13 4:04

Bonjour Stephen,
Merci, Stephen, de nous offrir un petit voyage au coeur de la Terre, nous avons l'impression de regarder une illustration des livres de Jules Verne.
Les stalagmites et stalactites donnent l'impression de vouloir se rencontrer pour se dire des mots doux !
Une trčs belle photographie, trčs difficile ŕ réaliser.
Félicitations.
Amitiés.
Philippe

tigra (2968) 2006-08-13 5:45

Good detailed shot, Stephen. The color is perfect, reflecting the coolness and dampness of the cavern.
Thanks for sharing,
Katia

danyy (0) 2006-08-13 6:02

Hello Stephen,
une vue trčs esthétique et soignée de cet intérieur de grotte. L'exposition est parfaite, flash ou éclairage artificiel ?
Trčs joli.
Best regards.
Daniel.

plimrn (21344) 2006-08-13 8:11

Hi Steve,
The excellent detail and color you've captured illustrate well why these caverns are so popular; the DOF and lighting give the sense of being there. Stunning!!
Regards, Pat

siolaw (38294) 2006-08-13 9:20

Hi Stephen,
Nice cave picture, with great contrast between lights and shadows, warm colors and excellent shapness. Nice formations and a good note!
Laurent

robiuk (10807) 2006-08-13 18:46

Uh,
I though you'll never post another photo of the cave (after your last post), but fortunately - I was wrong!
Amazing work of nature and great textures thanks to both your lens and well though lighting within the cavern.
Robi

Tue (91478) 2006-08-14 14:28

Hej Stephen,
Another good capture from these wonderful caverns. The light is great and the contrasts are good as well. Must be impressive to visit such a place. Thanks for sharing!
Hilsen,
Lars

rahul__rahul__ (2250) 2006-08-15 15:04

HI Stephen
very nice lighting, I like the colors and sharpness in this.
good job
TFS
Rahul

Kenny10pin (19301) 2006-12-14 13:16

nice shot of the stones, nice crisp take