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Edge of Sarakiniko

NIKON Z 7 + NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S @ 14 mm, 162 sec at f/13, ISO 64

Louise had yet to see Sarakiniko (I’d been here twice for sunrise already). So I convinced here to come here just before sunset :). Partially (but not entirely) because I had a couple long exposure compositions in mind 🙂

Here’s one that actually worked out ok, shot during twilight (8:50PM). I even got to use my handy Kase Revolution circular magnetic filter set that I’d acquired for travel purposes. Here I’m just using the ND64 (6 stop ND filter)

The Kase Revolution (82mm circular magnetic filters) kit I’ve built up includes a CPL, ND8/0.9 (3 stop ND), ND64 (6 stop ND), ND1000 (10 stop ND) and even a 3 Stop (0.9) Soft GND

The Graduated Neutral Density transition is fixed in the middle of the circle so it only allows having the horizon in the middle of the frame basically. It’s definitely not as flexible as my Kase Armour 100mm rectangular filters. But the whole Revolution kit is MUCH smaller and lighter and much more convenient for travel even with said limitations

Slowed

NIKON Z 7 + NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S @ 79 mm, 1/4 sec at f/13, ISO 31

Louise and I wandered along the beach at Voudia on the greek island of Milos

It was essentially all pebbles of various sizes (no sand to speak of). The sizes ranged from tiny pebbles only a few mm across to fist sized ones and even a few up to 30cm across. However it was the variety of colours in the pebbles that was amazing. A literal rainbow of colours. It’s easy to see why when you look at the layers of colours in the rocky landscape that borders the waters edge

This a handheld longer exposure (to allow the water to streak nicely). Isn’t multiple stops of vibration reduction grand!

Note: These photographs (especially the wider shots) look much better when larger. To see larger versions in an inline overlay slideshow gallery viewer click any of the images.

Voudia Cove

DJI Mini 3 Pro FC3582 + 6.7 mm f/1.7 @ 6.72 mm, 1/3000 sec at f/1.7, ISO 110 x 21 Frames

A 180˚ panoramic view from the headland overlooking Voudia Cove. In this image you can see some of the mining, processing facilities and cargo ship terminal on the left end of the beach

Louise was getting sick of waiting for me to finish flying the drone, so it was time to land and drive down to the parking area near the beach on the left and go for a walk along the beach 🙂

Note: These photographs (especially the wider shots) look much better when larger. To see larger versions in an inline overlay slideshow gallery viewer click any of the images.

Colour Pallete

DJI Mini 3 Pro FC3582 + 6.7 mm f/1.7 @ 6.72 mm, 1/1600 sec at f/1.7, ISO 100

Looking down near Voudia beach on Milos, the colours are extraordinary. I guess that probably explains the level of mining (historical and present day) going on in this area

The Edge

DJI Mini 3 Pro FC3582 + 6.7 mm f/1.7 @ 6.72 mm, 1/1600 sec at f/1.7, ISO 130

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Voudia Curves

DJI Mini 3 Pro FC3582 + 6.7 mm f/1.7 @ 6.72 mm, 1/4000 sec at f/1.7, ISO 130

We drove to the other side of Milos island to check out Voudia beach. Which as it happens is right in the mining zone (bentonite, perlite and bauxite) of the island. What you can’t see in this somewhat “pristine” image is directly behind the drone is a large open mine, processing facilities and cargo ship terminal, and a stack of large mining trucks 🙂

Voudia

DJI Mini 3 Pro FC3582 + 6.7 mm f/1.7 @ 6.72 mm, 1/2500 sec at f/1.7, ISO 120

Note: These photographs (especially the wider shots) look much better when larger. To see larger versions in an inline overlay slideshow gallery viewer click any of the images.