Finally, same image, but playing with an HDR software: HDREngine (oLoneo) I'm new to this, so go easy on me. :) You can see how noisy it gets for long exposures even for ISO800 and very low light (just moonlit; and a bit of flash-fill). btw, why does dpr galleries always alter EXIF time/date of shooting? (bizarre)

Moonlit Slightly Clouded Starry Night Sky Autumn Fall Color Leaves Scenery meant for potential Self-Portrait on floating dock on lake by family cottage. I was hoping to stand at the end of the floating dock by the lake under the dark moonlit night hoping the skies would clear up later so the stars cold be seen. You can still see a stars in the sky where it is clear of clouds. The lake reflection was crystal clear as there were no ripples whatsoever, I would have to hold still on the dock or it would have created ripples in the water clear across the lagoon. I used the stars in the sky and water reflection to 'level' the image. The camera is facing west, late evening, the sun already long set after dinner, but the moon was high up in the sky behind the camera lighting up the lake and forest. It is actually near pitch black but for the moon light. I hope later to learn some 'photoshop' so I can bring out the stars of the sky.

MOONSET Moonlit Starry Night Sky (was just clouded over) Autumn Fall Color Leaves Self-Portrait on floating dock on lake by family cottage. I was standing 'still' precariously OFF-CENTER on a bobbing floating dock, and inches from easily falling over into the cold lake under the dark moonlit night. I appear a bit 'fat' due to wide angle distortion standing so far to the side. The lake reflection was crystal clear as there were no ripples whatsoever, I had to hold still on the dock or it would have created ripples in the water clear across the lagoon. It was still very early in the morning, and the camera is actually facing WEST, as the moon was setting, and the dawn sun was still at least 2 hours away. I was disappointed the clouds obscured the stars as the moon started to go down and the scenery was just getting into that 'golden moment' (similar to sunset of dusk). You can see my remote wire cable exposed nearby behind my left foot.

Moonlit Slightly Clouded Starry Night Sky Autumn Fall Color Leaves Self-Portrait on floating dock on lake by family cottage. This modified version of the same image but emphasizing the stars of the scenery, and I left myself the same as the other non-emphasized image.

Moonlit Slightly Clouded Starry Night Sky Autumn Fall Color Leaves Self-Portrait on floating dock on lake by family cottage. I was standing 'still' on a bobbing floating dock, and inches from easily falling over into the cold lake under the dark moonlit night. You can still see a slight blur around my 'sunhat' from my body movement. The lake reflection was crystal clear as there were no ripples whatsoever, I had to hold still on the dock or it would have created ripples in the water clear across the lagoon.

Moonlit Clear Starry Night Sky Autumn Fall Color Leaves Self-Portrait w/ my Car This modified version of the same image on the upper portion to emphasize the stars and tree leaves to have a surreal 'pop' look to it. I wish I had HDR feature to play around with!

Moonlit Clear Starry Night Sky Autumn Fall Color Leaves Self-Portrait w/ my Car (after long drive at night arriving up to family cottage 230km from home)

A REAL CROP (1600 x 1067) of an A77 6000x4000 image, shown for illustration purposes only. JPEG 'out-of-camera'

Roland's CROP (1600 x 1067) method of an A77 6000x4000 image (unless clarified as otherwise). This is in fact a REDUCTION for illustration purposes only. JPEG 'out-of-camera'

sdyue: just me

Self Portrait 2011-Jan-23 testing a 'webcam' (forgive the poor image quality) @ 22++

E5 @ ISO3200 Source: Imaging Resources Scale Up: Yes (modified)

Daytime Cottage Lake Back-Lit Flash Self-Portrait (for Facebook) 2010-Sept-12 (dressed to go back into town for dinner... ok, so i have my huge black Crocs on for navigating the cottage outdoors...)

Daytime Cottage Lake Flash Self-Portrait (for Facebook) 2010-Sept-12 (dressed to go back into town for dinner)

Crazy Dawn Star-Lit Calm Cottage Lake Flash Self-Portrait (for Facebook) 2010-Sept-11 (wearing my crazy hat and fluffy plush red house-coat (it was 'cool' outside!))... stars of Orion and notably Alpha Canis Majoris (Sirius - Dog Star) also reflecting in the lake water... not looking my best...

Informal Self-Portrait (for Facebook) 2010-Aug-12 @ 22++

Informal Self-Portrait (for Facebook) 2010-Aug-12 @ 22++

D7000 @ ISO3200 Source: Imaging Resources Scale Up: Yes (modified)

60D @ ISO3200 Source: Imaging Resources Scale Up: Yes (modified)

A55V @ ISO3200 Source: Imaging Resources Scale Up: Yes (modified)