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by Douglas Taylor
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A one hour-long exposure looking directly north over the dramatic granite rocks of Bear Canyon in the Catalina Mountains northeast of Tucson, Arizona... more
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A one hour-long exposure looking directly north over the dramatic granite rocks of Bear Canyon in the Catalina Mountains northeast of Tucson, Arizona shows the Earth's rotation as star trails around Polaris, the 'North Star'. A detailed examination will show that Polaris is not exactly north, but close enough to be a useful guide in the night sky. It is very bright in this long exposure because it is relatively bright and moved very little during the one hour the shutter was open. This location was chosen for its dark skies and dramatic rock formations, also the proximity of Tucson allowing for city lights and late night traffic to illuminate the canyon walls.
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This portrait is part of my "West By Southwest - An American Mural Project" collection. Like all of the others in the collection it is formatted in the 3:5 ratio and are only available in the 24" x 14.375", 30" x 18",...
Welcome to my galleries of Fine Art and Creative Photography. Here you will find a wide variety of Fine Art images from the American West, the desert Southwest and around the World. You will also find my revolutionary Creative Photography galleries, offering surreal and fantastic images of a variety of subjects where I have used the light and energy passing through the lens, painting color onto the imaging surface. All of my Creative Photography images are created solely with the camera and are not created by manipulation with a computer program. I am a staunch supporter of the local economy concept and in keeping with that ideal, I offer significant discounts to the framing trade, along with interior designers, institutions, art...
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Alinna Lee
Voted for Long Exposure contest!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thanks again, Alinna! I appreciate your wonderful support.
Alinna Lee
Wow, this is serious work!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you so much, Alinna! I am glad that you appreciate the effort that it took to making this single photograph.
Gary F Richards
Outstanding One Hour before Midnight in Bear Canyon composition, lighting, shading, and artwork! F/L voted
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Gary!
VIVA Anderson
Stunning capture beautiful : The North Star : Polaris ! Galactic, vs. earthbound ! Kudos Maestro.........fav..........vote/LONG EXPOSURE/CLOUDS,etc.......
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for your words of praise, VIVA! They are most appreciated here.
Carol Lowbeer
Wow, totally astonishing picture Doug! Kudos.
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Carol! Your kind compliment is much appreciated by this man.
Antonis Meintanis
amazing!!!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thanks, Antonis!
Steve Rich
It is my pleasure to FEATURE your wonderful image on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer”. Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (April-June 2023)" active discussion thread. 5-24-2023
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Steve! I am honored to be featured in this superb photographic art group.
John Hughes
Congratulations, your wonderful image has been featured on the Homepage of the Photography Only Group, please feel free to add it as a permanent record to the Discussion Thread for Featured Images.
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, John! I am honored by your selection and gracious support.
David Neace
Congratulations, your work is featured on the homepage of "Created by Southern Artists
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, David!
VIVA Anderson
Fabulous! voted:::OUTDOOR SCENES AT NIGHT, 11/01/23
Douglas Taylor replied:
VIVA! I appreciate your wonderful support.
John Weeks
Awesome image
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thanks, John!
VIVA Anderson
Spectacular!!! ..fv
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, VIVA!
Richard Bryce and Family
Outstanding! L/F
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you!
Julie Barrick
Awesome!!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Julie!
Katie Dobies
Douglas, Your art is a welcome addition to 'the best of the best' UNLIMITED ART YOU’LL LOVE. Thank you for submitting your beautiful work to our group. Congrats on the additional home page feature in our #communityofcreators on 7.30.22. Feel free to visit and archive it in our discussions area for even more views. *The Catalina Mountains are in my backyard now so love this one that much more!
Douglas Taylor replied:
I am honored by your selection, Katie! A great mountain range to have as your back yard!
Katie Dobies
Congratulations on your home page feature in UNLIMITED NATURE on 7.29.22! Love this one.
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you so very much, Katie! I'm delighted that you love this photograph!
Dr Debra Stewart's Gallery
Congratulations, your wonderful image has been featured in the Greatest of All Time Group -- thanks for sharing it with us! Please feel free to add it to the most recent Feature Archive in the Discussion section (using the "embed" link on your image page)
Dr Debra Stewart's Gallery
Congratulations, your amazing image has been featured in the Intent of the Artist Group -- thanks for sharing it with us! Please feel free to add it to the latest Feature Archive in the Discussion section (using the "embed" link on your image page)
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you very much, Debra! I am doubly honored you have featured my photograph in both of these superb art groups.
Linda MacFarland
07/12/2022 Congratulations Douglas. TWINKLE TWINKLE AND THE CELESTIAL SKY has selected 'One Hour, Before Midnight In Bear Canyon' as a feature photograph. Great capture. Thank you.
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for your kind compliment and the honor of being featured in the group, Linda!
Douglas Taylor
I am honored by Johanna Hurmerinta who has chosen to feature "One Hour, Before Midnight In Bear Canyon" in the exclusive Five Star Artist art group, 4/26/21. Thank you very much, Johanna!
Douglas Taylor
Jan Mulherin has honored me by choosing to feature "One Hour, Before Midnight In Bear Canyon" in the superb Shadows, Silhouettes and Reflections art group, 3/22/21. Thank you for your wonderful support, Jan!
Douglas Taylor
I am honored by Jeff Iverson who has chosen to feature "One Hour, Before Midnight In Bear Canyon" in the Artist's Salon 1 art group, 3/19/21. Thank you, Jeff!
Kim Lessel
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Symbolism in Photography". Featured images are are kept limited to 30 images at a time. So in order for them to remain visible for potential buyers to view, please post your featured images in "Post your featured images here" in Discussions on home page.
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for this wonderful honor, Kim! I appreciate your awesome support, 3/15/21.
Douglas Taylor
My thanks to GJ Glorijean for featuring my photography in the Art Changes Lives (ACL) art group, 3/13/21. I am honored by your selection, GJ!
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Douglas – your canyons and gorges scene has been featured by the Go Take a Hike Photography Group! Feel free to add it to the 2021 Featured Images thread in the group discussion board for archive.
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Larry! I am honored by your selection, 3/11/21.