May 15, 2010 7:00 PM. 4 attended.

Star Trails & Light Painting

Nelson's Landing (map)

Selected By: Jan W

WHAT: Night shoot at Nelson’s Landing (we’ll set up before dark) and light painting.

WHEN: Meetup is at 7p, Saturday, May 15.

WHERE: Nelson’s Landing. Directions: From US 93/95, between Henderson and Boulder City, turn right (south) on US 95 (toward Searchlight/Laughlin/Needles; Veterans Memorial Hwy.). At 10.3 miles, turn left (east) on NV-165, which follows Eldorado Canyon through Eldorado Mountains; past the town of Nelson (at 11.3mi) and the Techatticup Mine to the “spectacular overlook” of Lake Mojave/Colorado River (about 18 mi total). NOTE: We may move from this initial meet-up location.

DETAILS: Please bring: water, drinks, snacks to share, flashlight/headlamp, and all your camera gear, including a sturdy tripod. As well, please bring props, glow sticks, etc. for light painting.

This is a four-hour night shoot. As the sun goes down, it might get cool, so please bring appropriate clothing. As well, you might want to bring a camp chair in which to get comfy while your long exposures tick away.

All of the photography information (techniques, equipment, etc.) is detailed in the 4-page document (JW’s Research Notes—The Great SNP Astrophotography Experiment) that I’ve loaded onto the SNP website.

  • A former member

    Is anyone car pooling?

    Posted May 12, 2010 at 12:58 PM
  • Jan W
    Jan W

    I can take two passengers, but (1) I'm heading down there a few hours early to set up and (2) I'll be there until the night shoot is over. Carpools could meet at the casino that's just before the 93/95 turnoff...is it Railroad?

    Posted May 12, 2010 at 2:06 PM
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4 attended
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  • Event Host
    Jan W
    +1 guest
  • Vik Chohan
    Thank you to Jan and Gary... very gracious with the meet... learned a few new tricks... hopefully will get to practice more... thank you again...
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