Depending on the camera, Auto White Balance might add warmth to scenes shot under moonlight. Here, I set the white balance manually to 3,500K. This gives the image cooler tones, which brings out the nighttime atmosphere better.
Landscape Photography Technique: Snowy Mountain in the Moonlight
Mountains are always awe-inspiring, but when covered in and surrounded by a thick blanket of snow, they also evoke a sense of wonder and tranquility like no other. There are many ways that you can photograph the scene to express your feelings about it. Here, landscape photographer Takashi Karaki shares what he paid attention to when he shot this starlit image of Mount Daisen and the Motodani Valley, located in Western Japan. (Reported by: Takashi Karaki, Digital Camera Magazine)
EOS R5/ RF24-105mm f/4L IS USM/ FL: 35mm/ Manual exposure (f/4, 30 sec)/ ISO 4000/ WB: 3,500K
Moon: 6.9 days
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The location and inspiration behind the shot
When people ask me about the best place for stargazing on Mount Daisen, Gendani Valley is what immediately comes to mind. It’s located near the 3rd station of the Mount Daisen summit trail, and gives you a view of the stars in the southern sky.
High altitude gives a clear view of stars, even under moonlight
At almost 1,000m above sea level, the air surrounding the valley is usually clear in winter. As the main image shows, you can see many stars even on a moonlit night! The white, snow-covered northern face of the mountain range, however, is also an impressive sight, rising up against the darkness, lit by moonlight.
For this shot, besides the stars and the tranquility of the scene, I also wanted a contrasty image that also showcased the dimensionality of the mountains. While composition and camera settings were important for achieving my goals, the most crucial step was to plan my shoot so that I was at the location at the best timing.
Step 1: Shadows and dimensionality—right time, right moon
Under a quarter moon or larger
To achieve the shadows and dimensionality that highlight the details on the mountain, there needs to be moonlight. Shoot under at least a quarter moon (where half of the moon’s surface is lit)—otherwise, the image would be too dark. The main image was shot under a first quarter moon, 6.5 days into the lunar cycle.
1-2 hours before moonset, when the moon shines from an angle
At this location, about 1 to 2 hours before moonset, the moon shines at an angle from the west, leaving parts of the mountain in shadow. This contrast gives the scene more dimensionality.
The image above was shot under more even lighting. It’s still beautiful although there are no shadows, but I felt that the mountain looked less impressive as there was less dimensionality.
Snowy Mountain Landscape Wallpaper Mural
Our Snowy Mountain Landscape Wallpaper Mural creates an intriguing atmosphere that one can be impressed by. Featuring an enormous beautiful snowy mountain that is half covered with fog will create a mysterious and soothing feeling in your any room. This wonderful landscape is a perfect one if you desire to bring a vintage and stylish look to your home. It will look wonderful in your living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom, or entertaining space. With its fresh and natural tones, the calming effect of nature will relax you. Also, it will look more perfect when decorating your room with light-colored furnishings.
Note: The design color may differ a little from the actual one you see on the monitor/phone/tablet due to screen color settings.
We produce our products by using HP Latex water based inks. Our printer is Energy Star Certified. Also inks are nature friendly and completely odorless. Latex inks provide a high resolution prints which are scratch and water resistant.
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Standard Wall:
To ensure a perfect fit, measure the entire height and width of your wall. Please provide us with the exact dimensions of the surface you want to cover, excluding any skirting boards or coving. Double-check your measurements before sending them to us.
Sloped Wall:
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Pitched Wall:
If your wall has two slanted sections, identify and measure the longest parts in both width and height. Once again, we will create your mural as a square or rectangle, and the necessary cutaways will be made during installation.
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When there are doors, windows, or other obstacles on your wall, measure the total width and height of the wall. The obstacle will be cut away during the hanging process. If you have additional measurements, a photo, or a rough plan, feel free to send them to us. We can incorporate the position of the obstacle into your proof image. It’s easy!
Multiple Walls:
If you plan to wrap the wallpaper around multiple walls, simply add up the widths of each wall and provide us with a single measurement when placing your order. There’s no need to order the mural as separate pieces.
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