Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM (2)

stuart1980 wrote in post #16633005
One from me, be gentle it's my first post

Beautiful shot!

FarmerTed1971 wrote in post #16635935
Any restrictions on shooting inside Hearst Castle?

The hidden part of shooting at Hearst is they by way of language on the ticket have the copyright on any photos TAKEN there.

eriet30 wrote in post #16638147
The hidden part of shooting at Hearst is they by way of language on the ticket have the copyright on any photos TAKEN there.

Very interesting. I need to read the fine print on most of the tickets I buy.

FarmerTed1971 wrote in post #16638886
Very interesting. I need to read the fine print on most of the tickets I buy.

Hearst Castle On-Site Photography

Photography for personal enjoyment is encouraged. However, photographs taken on site may not be used for commercial purposes, nor may they be published in any medium or format without prior written permission from the State of California. All commercial rights to use photographs taken on the premises are reserved by the State of California unless expressly granted otherwise in writing.

Please note: Although tripods are not permitted either inside the buildings or on the grounds, monopods are permitted in both locations. Flash photography is not permitted inside the buildings, but it is allowed throughout the grounds.

Photography for publication requires written permission. If you are planning to publish information about Hearst Castle and require photos, please keep in mind the following On-Site Photography Policy.

All on-site photography project proposals must be reviewed by Hearst Castle’s Museum Director. Photographers whose on-site project proposals have been approved should be aware that the following requirements must be met:

No weekend appointments will be scheduled.
The photographer (or the organization s/he represents) must provide $1 million liability insurance. A certificate of insurance must be provided before any on-site work begins.
There is a site fee of $500, payable in advance.
Since all visitors must be accompanied by a staff member at all times, a fee of $26 per hour will be assessed, with a 4-hour minimum.

Use of all images generated from the photo shoot will be restricted, in writing, to the project specified in the Photo Permit issued to the photographer by Hearst Castle. Speculative projects are not permitted; photographers must provide information about the publisher and publication in the project proposal submitted to the Museum Director.

The Museum Director reserves the right to modify these requirements without prior notification as needed. High quality stock photography is available upon request. Inquiries should be directed to the Museum Director by fax at (805) 927-2110 or by email at curator@hearstcastle.c​om.

no noise reduction at ISO25,600 F4 @1/40sec handheld.

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40D + 10 vertical frames stitched + 17-40 f4L + Hoya Slim CPL + ND 4 + GND 0.9 Soft Edge

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From the floating ship in the middle of the Dallas Chinese Lantern Festival last night.

Nice bit of movement