golf007sd said:
Thought I was not involved in that dissuasion, I will agree with the definition those involved came up with. Given that my overall out look on photography is from a leisure perspective, I find the level of work this individual conducted to be "professional grade" when compared to those that make a living off their craft. Truth be told, I find the word "amateur" being labeled on an anyone when they produce excellent results to be demeaning if not insulting...money be damed.

This is where I explain to you that "amateur" is french for "lover of". So, no, not even remotely insulting. Whatsoever.

Had they called him a beginner or a novice, then you'd be right in your protest.

Theses are one thing that film makes look so much easier then digital. If I remember I will try to find one my friend did back in college with his film camera. I haven't ever attempted because I don't want to mess with the number of images and putting them all together. They sure are cool looking though.

adamz said:
[what] distinguish You as a pro, it's only the fact if You get paid for what You do on regular basis

Thought I was not involved in that dissuasion, I will agree with the definition those involved came up with. Given that my overall out look on photography is from a leisure perspective, I find the level of work this individual conducted to be "professional grade" when compared to those that make a living off their craft. Truth be told, I find the word "amateur" being labeled on an anyone when they produce excellent results to be demeaning if not insulting...money be damed.

adamz said:
@golf007sd - we had such a discussion before - who's pro and who's not - and the conclusion was: it's not the image quality nor equipment that distinguish You as a pro, it's only the fact if You get paid for what You do on regular basis

Absolutely.

Wonderful pictures, that go to show I doesn't matter how many years you've been a photographer, there is always more to learn. As some of you know, my family live in Prescott Arizona, until you witness a night sky without the light pollution that you get in a city (like London) you have no idea what you're missing. Still takes my breath away every time I visit my folks.

@golf007sd - we had such a discussion before - who's pro and who's not - and the conclusion was: it's not the image quality nor equipment that distinguish You as a pro, it's only the fact if You get paid for what You do on regular basis

OK..correct me if I'm wrong, but those the word "amateur photographer" really apply to an individual that can plan, produce and develop such an image? Sorry to say, but this is Pro level work in my eyes...political correctness be dame. Truly inspiring work. Don't know about you guys but I would really would have enjoyed a video of him setting up and going through the process of doing this.

Thanks for the link SquamishPhoto...keep them coming.

Cheers...

those are pretty amazing. Can you let me know why the stars are so many different colors? is that post-editing?
Thanks

The images really demonstrate attention to detail, a passion for story telling, knowledge of the technical side of photography, and creative composition. They are very difficult to do, requiring considerable committment. Congratulations to him for his passion.

Well, these just blow me away... all the technical aspects of this type of a shoot are extremely well mastered.

Amazing shots and the dedication to the craft is quite high. I would be afraid to lose a camera. I have lost items during hunting season that I knew exactly where they were until I had gone and tried to come back to locate them....

Agreed amazing use of light and what color wow! Thanks for sharing this :)

Awesome. Thanks for the link, squamish. I really like the one where the exposure varies so the stars all look like they're moving.

I guess we subscribe to the same newsletters Mike :) This star-trails are really amazing.

Yee-ikes. Amazing.

Wow! Simply incredible. I'll have to keep trying. Thanks for posting this.

Take a look:

http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/star-trails-amazing-photos-of-the-night-sky.htm

Pretty amazing location and great dedication by the "dairy logistics worker" photog that took all of them.