Re: [APML] OT: fireflies

[Matt BenDaniel <matt@starmatt.com>]

Steve,

That is why I wanted to see real firefly photos. One photo I saw had a tall 
tree lit up like Christmas. I think that photo is real (unlike mine).

Yes, I do believe in verisimilitude.

Matt

At 02:52 PM 5/7/2002, swalters@att.net wrote:
>Matt,
>
>I like your scene but something about it bothers me.
>Finally I know what it is. The fireflies in the trees.
>Somehow, I don't think I've ever seen a firefly much
>over 4 feet off the ground. Perhaps they can fly that
>high but I just don't associate fireflies with that much
>height. So it looks un-natural to me.
>
>So, you might check into this a bit. Maybe eliminating
>the high altitude fireflies would make it appear more
>natural.
>
>Otherwise, it's a clever idea. Hey, if your day job
>doesn't work out, maybe being a graphic artist is your
>next step!
>
>My $0.02 and worth every penny : )
>
>Steve...
>
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> > > I'm an astrophotographer, not a graphic artist. But I took a shot at
> > fabricating a firefly scene. It is a composite of trees from a star 
> trail shot,
> > a mostly featureless wide field shot, plus some fake fireflies.
> > >
> > > Yes, I know that flying fireflies leave short trails, but I think I 
> like it
> > better without firefly trails.
> > >
> > > Comments welcome.
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