Thursday, February 20, 2025

Hiking Afterglow

 After finishing our hike to Mars, we were in no big hurry to jump in our cars and drive home. The post sunset skies were beautiful, the weather was perfect, and it was nice to just sit and enjoy the afterglow of a great hike.
I didn't have a tripod with me, so all these photos are hand-held.  Modern digital cameras are so amazing! As the sky darkened, I gradually dialed up my ISO setting. To keep the photos from being a blurry mess, I went as high as ISO 3200. It allowed me to keep a reasonably fast shutter speed to avoid blur. Even at ISO 3200, the colors are vibrant and I don't see much grain. Like I said, amazing!
 





Thanks for stopping by!!
Linking with Skywatch Friday.
Posted by

30 comments:

  1. CrimsonGrantFebruary 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM

    I love the colors and the last one with the moon is superb.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Carol @Comfort Spring StationFebruary 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM

    Amazing sunset photos - love the colors

    ReplyDelete
  3. Light and VoicesFebruary 20, 2025 at 11:54 AM

    Sigh. The first photograph touched my heart and soul. All are excellent images.

    ReplyDelete
  4. TomFebruary 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM

    ...keep looking up at the sky , my friend!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Miradas desde mi lenteFebruary 20, 2025 at 12:54 PM

    Yo las fotografías las hago todas a pulso. Tengo trípode y no lo utilizo para no caminar cargada con peso.
    Un abrazo.

    ReplyDelete
  6. roentareFebruary 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM

    These are epic skies! Modern camera sensors can cope with noise very well at ISO 3200

    ReplyDelete
  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~February 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM

    What a sky...WOW! It really is breathtaking! I would be out of breath to hike with you too! HA! Diane

    ReplyDelete
  8. JimFebruary 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM

    Beautiful shots.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Barbara RogersFebruary 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM

    I'm such an amateur! But I do love seeing well-done photos!

    ReplyDelete
  10. carol l mckennaFebruary 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM

    Gorgeous sun set photos ~ thanks,

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores ~
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

    ReplyDelete
  11. CloudiaFebruary 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM

    Thanks for the much needed escape! Stay safe my friend. Aloha

    ReplyDelete
  12. CloudiaFebruary 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM

    Thanks for the much needed escape! Stay safe my friend. Aloha

    ReplyDelete
  13. Marie SmithFebruary 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM

    These are great shots. Thank you for sharing them.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Linda W.February 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM

    Lovely sunset pics! I find I'm using high ISO a lot more, mainly for bird pics. I've taken photos up to 12,800 ISO and they've turned out ok (after using a bit of noise reduction software.)

    ReplyDelete
  15. A Left-Eyed ViewFebruary 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM

    What a great show of the ever-changing sky that exudes a different feeling with the colors and layering of the clouds! The crescent moon makes a nice finishing touch.

    ReplyDelete
  16. JoyfulFebruary 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM

    I love all the photos They remind me of beautiful paintings.

    ReplyDelete
  17. magiceyeFebruary 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM

    Beautiful photos.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Liz A.February 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM

    Wow, those are some great skies.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Nanda kumarFebruary 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM

    Exquisite shots. Not only modern SLRs but even latest mobile phones also employ fantastic IS qualities

    ReplyDelete
  20. NandiniDekaFebruary 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM

    those are really beautiful clicks

    ReplyDelete
  21. rupam sarmaFebruary 21, 2025 at 12:55 AM

    Amazing skies, Great photography

    ReplyDelete
  22. Iris FlaviaFebruary 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM

    Very, very beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  23. s.cFebruary 21, 2025 at 2:44 AM

    With a backdrop like that, you keep taking pictures. What a fine hobby it is.

    ReplyDelete
  24. AnankaFebruary 21, 2025 at 4:04 AM

    Those are stunning skies :-D

    ReplyDelete
  25. AnvilcloudFebruary 21, 2025 at 4:07 AM

    It becomes more and more tempting to shoot sans tripod. I came across one photo that was handheld for 1/2 second. Not that my camera could do that, but if you have the latest and greatest ...

    ReplyDelete
  26. AlexandraFebruary 21, 2025 at 4:17 AM

    Even more rewards in the aftermath and afterglow of your trip to "Mars"! I need to take time to play with the adjustments on my camera, I point & shoot and that's about it.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Val EwingFebruary 21, 2025 at 4:22 AM

    I love my OM camera it does allow me to take many shots without dragging a tripod along on long hikes. Well done! Those skies are amazing and I am enjoying this beauty that I needed to see this day.

    ReplyDelete
  28. ShammickiteFebruary 21, 2025 at 7:12 AM

    Beautiful skies. This is what the ancients saw every day. Before we all had to live in cities.

    ReplyDelete
  29. isabella kramer - vereditFebruary 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM

    aww, such breathtaking, beautiful sky views!

    ReplyDelete
  30. AmyFebruary 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM

    You did well with your photos, I'm intrigued about the place name of Mars.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)