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Pete Mellows
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Life is an adventure, taken one photograph at a time!
Come with me as I visit interesting places around Tasmania and the world (when I travel). I'll show you some great locations and offer insights into photography along the way.
I will only talk about camera settings when necessary for a particular shot.
I am a landscape photographer, but anything goes really. I could shoot an epic landscape, or a leaf on a rock.
New places excite me and I believe that excitement comes across in my photography.
Come with me as I visit interesting places around Tasmania and the world (when I travel). I'll show you some great locations and offer insights into photography along the way.
I will only talk about camera settings when necessary for a particular shot.
I am a landscape photographer, but anything goes really. I could shoot an epic landscape, or a leaf on a rock.
New places excite me and I believe that excitement comes across in my photography.
Pentax Mystery Box Unboxing and the Pentax Club House in Tokyo
Pentax Australia sent me a mystery box. There's a story to the competition entry where I visit the Pentax Club House in Tokyo, then i unbox all the goodies inside.
☕ Support this channel
- www.buymeacoffee.com/petemellows
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Conducted with approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (Tasmania).
Many thanks to Parks Tas for their wonderful work in preserving our natural values.
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The music in this video can be found at Epidemic Sound: 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬
bit.ly/epdmcpete
All photographs by Pete Mellows, unless marked otherwise.
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See more at
my Website
- petemellows.au
my Facebook page
- petemellowsphotographer
my Instagram profile
- petemellowsphotographer
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Camera
Main - amzn.to/3WdTfNp
Secondary - Pentax K3MIII
Lenses
- Wide Zoom amzn.to/3WczDub
- Standard Zoom amzn.to/3WaV2Uk
- Medium Zoom amzn.to/3RUqPq0
- Long Zoom amzn.to/4bAwJUp
- Macro amzn.to/3WaxLSq
- Environmental Portrait amzn.to/3xLEZDb
Filters
- Infrared @720nm amzn.to/4eRWPVB
- Kenko RealPro MC Circular Polariser
- 100mm ND + CPL filter kit amzn.to/3VURUdT
- Natural Night kit amzn.to/3VURUdT
Video
- Handheld amzn.to/3zrsvku
- Drone amzn.to/4eVovJx
- Drone extras amzn.to/4eOsck3
Audio
- Wireless amzn.to/4cRF8nE
- Lavalier amzn.to/3LeM9Ts
- Environmental sound amzn.to/3zwZFzh
- Shotgun microphone amzn.to/4cHh8Uc
Tags
#photography
#landscapephotography
#photographyinsights
#onlocation
#photographytips
#discovertasmania #tasmania
#onlocation
#wilderness
#travel
☕ Support this channel
- www.buymeacoffee.com/petemellows
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Conducted with approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (Tasmania).
Many thanks to Parks Tas for their wonderful work in preserving our natural values.
-------------------
The music in this video can be found at Epidemic Sound: 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬
bit.ly/epdmcpete
All photographs by Pete Mellows, unless marked otherwise.
-------------------------------------
See more at
my Website
- petemellows.au
my Facebook page
- petemellowsphotographer
my Instagram profile
- petemellowsphotographer
------------------------------
Camera
Main - amzn.to/3WdTfNp
Secondary - Pentax K3MIII
Lenses
- Wide Zoom amzn.to/3WczDub
- Standard Zoom amzn.to/3WaV2Uk
- Medium Zoom amzn.to/3RUqPq0
- Long Zoom amzn.to/4bAwJUp
- Macro amzn.to/3WaxLSq
- Environmental Portrait amzn.to/3xLEZDb
Filters
- Infrared @720nm amzn.to/4eRWPVB
- Kenko RealPro MC Circular Polariser
- 100mm ND + CPL filter kit amzn.to/3VURUdT
- Natural Night kit amzn.to/3VURUdT
Video
- Handheld amzn.to/3zrsvku
- Drone amzn.to/4eVovJx
- Drone extras amzn.to/4eOsck3
Audio
- Wireless amzn.to/4cRF8nE
- Lavalier amzn.to/3LeM9Ts
- Environmental sound amzn.to/3zwZFzh
- Shotgun microphone amzn.to/4cHh8Uc
Tags
#photography
#landscapephotography
#photographyinsights
#onlocation
#photographytips
#discovertasmania #tasmania
#onlocation
#wilderness
#travel
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I almost gave up
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Things weren't going well and I was ready to give up. But then I got a huge surprise where I least expected it! Join me on a mini-adventure on kunanyi/Mt Wellington in southern Tasmania, where I go off track in search of small-scene photography compositions. Find the best images here: www.petemellows.au/youtubemore ☕ Support this channel - www.buymeacoffee.com/petemellows Conducted with approva...
How much photo gear do I take when I travel?
zhlédnutí 433Před 21 dnem
Travelling as a photographer is a balancing act between the best and the lightest gear. I'm discussing what I consider to be the bare necessities for travel photography, along with a couple of sneaky purchases I made along the way! Classic Camera Moritz: 2nd Floor 〒151-0053 東京都渋谷区 代々木2丁目19-12 唐沢第二ビル2階 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo Ph: 81 3 5358 7641 Find the best images here: www.petemellows.au/youtub...
Is THIS the BEST SPOT for LANDSCAPE Photography?
zhlédnutí 99Před měsícem
Proof that iconic locations are good for photography! Join me at Freycinet Peninsula on Tassie's East Coast Find the best images here: www.petemellows.au/youtubemore ☕ Support this channel - www.buymeacoffee.com/petemellows Conducted with approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (Tasmania). Many thanks to Parks Tas for their wonderful work in preserving our natural valu...
5 of the BEST angles to photograph a waterfall like a PRO
zhlédnutí 552Před měsícem
Join me as I attempt to take a wall-worthy photograph of one of my favourite waterfalls. I use 5 different angles and I may even come away with more than one to put up on the wall! Find the best images here: www.petemellows.au/youtubemore ☕ Support this channel - www.buymeacoffee.com/petemellows Conducted with approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (Tasmania). Many th...
On Location with… Tim Faircloth and Large Format Film Photography
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I sit down with Tim Faircloth and talk about why he chooses large format film photography above anything else. All photographs by Tim Faircloth, except for those shown with footage of Pete in the field. Tim's Instagram profile - largeformat_faircloth ☕ Support this channel - www.buymeacoffee.com/petemellows Conducted with approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Envir...
Forget everything you know about photography and do this ONE thing!
zhlédnutí 299Před 2 měsíci
There are so many composition rules in landscape photography. We are encouraged to learn them, then break them. Forget about the rule of thirds. Forget about colour balance. Forget, too, about focus stacking. There is ONE RULE that should NEVER be broken. Find the best images here: www.petemellows.au/youtubemore The music in this video can be found at Epidemic Sound: 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 bit.ly/epdmc...
Reinvigorate your inspiration for photography with this simple idea.
zhlédnutí 394Před 3 měsíci
What do you do when you lose your photography mojo? Find the best images here: www.petemellows.au/youtubemore Conducted with approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (Tasmania). Many thanks to Parks Tas for their wonderful work in preserving our natural values. The music in this video can be found at Epidemic Sound: 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 bit.ly/epdmcpete Some video footage by ...
This is why I LOVE Open Air Bathing For Landscape Photography
zhlédnutí 407Před 3 měsíci
Feeling overwhelmed by the world. Find out what Open Air Bathing is and how it can help improve your photography. Find the best images here: www.petemellows.au/youtubemore Conducted with approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (Tasmania). Many thanks to Parks Tas for their wonderful work in preserving our natural values. The music in this video can be found at Epidemic...
On Location with… Tim Grimsey and the art of Macro Photography
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 3 měsíci
Tim Grimsey is well known for his love of fungi, slime mould and all things macro. I chat with Tim in the Florentine Forest, deep into Tassie's south-west, where we photograph fungi and talk about Tim's journey so far. All photographs by Tim Grimsey, unless marked otherwise. timfromtasmania Conducted with approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (Tasmania)...
Getting the MOST out of your MACRO lens
zhlédnutí 294Před 4 měsíci
Exploring the beach with a macro lens is full of surprises! Find the best images here: www.petemellows.au/youtubemore/20240410-macro-hinsby www.petemellows.au/youtubemore The music in this video can be found at Epidemic Sound: 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 bit.ly/epdmcpete Camera - Pentax K1MII - Pentax K3MIII Lenses - Pentax HD FA 15-30 f/2.8 ED SDW WR - Pentax HD D-FA 24-70 f/2.8 ED SDM WR - Pentax HD D-FA ...
Photographing incredible geological features at the break of dawn
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Have you ever looked at a scene so massive you struggle to get the details? Join me on the side of a mountain at dawn to pick out the details. All images from this video: www.petemellows.au/outings/devils-gulch Conducted with approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (Tasmania). Many thanks to Parks Tas for their wonderful work in preserving our natural values. Filmed on...
On Location with… Simon Gregory and sunrise photography
zhlédnutí 490Před 5 měsíci
I join Simon on a photo adventure and chat about his photography and philosophies. We head to Lake Osborne, in Tasmania's south, and visit a beach closer to home. Simon's Instagram funktacula_fotography Conducted with approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (Tasmania). Many thanks to Parks Tas for their wonderful work in preserving our natural values. Dr...
Why YOU Should Shoot Black&White!
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If you're struggling to get a decent picture, especially in harsh light, try shooting like this. Drone usage at The Cataract Gorge is permitted from certain locations. Conducted with approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (Tasmania). Many thanks to Parks Tas for their wonderful work in preserving our natural values. The music in this video can be found at Epidemic Sou...
Is this where to find the perfect waves?
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I take you to Tassie's south-east where I find some of the best accessible coastline with waves that don't disappoint. Find the best images here: www.petemellows.au/galleries/seascapes 24 Epic Hours at Lion Rock: czcams.com/video/8WL5vu9ZHdU/video.htmlsi=CNAYxFFX_1NGjjGZ Conducted with approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment. Many thanks to Parks Tas for their wonderfu...
Finding AMAZING details in an already grand scene
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Finding AMAZING details in an already grand scene
Why you should use GRASS as a major element of composition in landscape photography
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Why you should use GRASS as a major element of composition in landscape photography
24 Hours gave epic waves, awe inspiring sunset and so much more!
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24 Hours gave epic waves, awe inspiring sunset and so much more!
What a lovely surprise! If you can't find the film camera - I've a Pentax one sitting in my place that I can pass along. The lenses I have for it mean I can go for f8 on them all. And I also noticed that the battery drained quite quickly - it may have been sitting in the shop for awhile given it isn't a regular type of one. There if you want to have a play with that film you've scored!
That’s so wonderful of you. I did find the film camera but the winding mechanism is broken. Drop me a message on instagram or FB
The bag is a perfect size for the Pentax 17 I think, my 17 is due to be delivered this week.
@@melbournepixs I was tempted to buy one to go in the bag, but I balked at the $900!
Pentax has zero support in the USA. I remember when they were in Colorado when it was still Pentax under Hoya, those guys had all but given up, but you could call them and ask them tech questions and they would do their best. Under Ricoh, in the USA, they use the same call center that handles Ricoh's copiers and it's worthless. Ah, but then Americans only want the newest and shiniest stuff even if it's not as good. 🙂 Nice bag o' goodies!
Support here is good with the Pentax distributor, CR Kennedy. Promotion is not though. Apparently they gave away some 17s in Sydney, but generally they preach to the choir here. That’s why I was so surprised with the mystery box. Cheers
Ah - kunanyi is one of my go to places. Especially the tracks lower down. Haven't been up the top for a bit. Quintessential Tassie alpine scenes there Pete. You can sense the change through the video. Glad you got out to recharge a bit.
It’s such a diverse environment there. It’s different in every direction. Thanks for watching Denise.
Lovely
Thanks for watching.
A wonderfully mature and interesting discussion. Thank you.
This perfectly describes Tim as a human being ❤️
Great video and nice to be out 🙂👍
Thanks Stig. It's always good to be out 😄👌
@@petemellows 👍
I so should have watched this before I went to the Mt Wellington summit last Saturday. One thing I love about Tassie is the unique alpine plants, a great carpet of foliage colour
If only I'd timed it better! There is such a huge range of landscapes there. Next time you come down, I can show you some good spots.
Thanks for another look at the Tasmanian landscape.
There's so much to see! Thanks for watching Matti.
Where do you go recharge?
We needed a second tighter shot of you on the bridge from the bridge. Keeping that whole line with you so far off started out nice but we should have seen you up closer sooner. Good stuff otherwise.
@@Bobbylopezcreative good point! It would have tied the beginning together more. Thanks for the advice and thanks for watching too.
What are your necessary items?
It is too hard to resist new gear if the opportunity comes up😀
@@mattisulanto it sure is!
Fantastic. Your mid winter weather looks like our mid summer weather😀Thanks for another great video.
@@mattisulanto this was actually filmed in early April, so mid-Autumn. I wasn’t sure about it at first. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
@@petemellows That explains. I though the weather looks a bit too nice😀
You didn't sleep through the May 11 Aurora did you? Great to see some adventuring with friends and family in a beautiful part of Tassie.
@@denisesavage2382 thankfully not that one! This was the weekend of April 7th.
@@petemellows whew! I hoped it was the case.
I’m a bit late, sorry! No. 5 really stands out to me, I love the way the foreground reflection mirrors the sunlit rocks in the top half. Fantastic job at combining all the strongly contrasting elements! 👍
@@dawnmist2259 I’m glad you liked it. I am still undecided myself!
You definitely inspire me to shoot my K1 more often. The images that camera makes are the closest to film (other than the K3 Monochrome) I've ever seen from a digital camera. If I can only remember what "Miyobi" and "Satobi" means... 🙂🙂
Thanks! You can tell Pentax and Ricoh are passionate about photography. I keep forgetting about the colour profiles…
@@petemellows I think I noticed you shot the waterfalls with the portrait profile on. (Doesn't apply to anything if your only shooting raw though.) I tend to shoot Jpeg and raw, so the color profiles are fun to play with. And of course for previewing B&W.
Ha yes! I do use them for RAW+JPG for comparison and to give an indication of possible final product. Generally just Bright and Monochrome. I had to build my own styles in C1 to match. It’s very handy for a quick adjustments before diving in.
Yeah nice. Love Snug Falls. It is one walk and falls I keep going back to. Different every time really. We did see a snake or two when we went in summer - right about where you standing for the third composition in close on the right side of the falls for one of those snakes! You did well seeing what was possible. I really enjoyed seeing a familiar place being explored and played with. As for which I like - it's a toss up between 2 and 4.
I guess that the benefit of Winter: no snakes!
@@petemellows absolutely!!!
3 !!!
The dark horse! I really love it too.
Thanks again. Plenty of action happening behind you and seems like a popular spot at least that day.
Oh yes! It’s a very popular spot with families. I must have been there for 3-4 hours and was never once alone. Thank you.
Having recently reinvigorated my passion for macro after switching to an OM-1 and the OM 90mm I was looking for subjects to chase in the cooler months. That's when I discovered both Tim and This Forest Floor on Instagram. Between Tim and Jamie's work, I have found so much inspiration. I have spent a heap of time recently chasing fungi in the Otways, and had the most amazing day where I found both my first fruiting slime mould and also a lifer for me, my first Velvet worm. Thanks, Pete for a great video, and thanks Tim for the enthusiasm, passion and inspiration. Post Script, Tim's landscapes you shared here, are amazing.
It’s wonderful that you’ve refound your passion! I can’t remember if Tim mentioned it here, but he told me you look for the environments that particular fungi and slime moulds like. I can imagine the Otways would be teeming with fungi. Keep it up and thanks for watching!
Wow - I really enjoyed that. Interesting to get a feel for some local Tassie photographers and their work. I think sometimes we're a little underrated, and possibly unknown in the grand scheme of things. Tassie has so much to offer and we just don't have far to go to be out in it!
Oh thanks! There is so much talent here that people just aren’t aware of. And I enjoy spending the day with them to learn, and hopefully give people a sense of the photographers’ outlook.
Wow that was great I think Tim needs more credit for the work he does! Can't wait till the exibition.
For sure! Tim’s passion is obvious and he quietly shares his work without fanfare. I’m glad this video has helped extend awareness of his work.
Thanks again for an interesting topic. Brought back many memories from film days. Great photos too!
I find it very interesting as I never slowed down enough to fully appreciate film. Tim’s photos are beautiful! Thank you for taking the time to watch.
Love that compositional idea - a piece of gold!!! Definitely taking that one along with me.
Awesome! I’m glad it’s useful.
Great tutorial and awesome looking photos once again. Thanks!
Thanks Matti. Glad you enjoyed it.
I learnt a great deal from your video. I’m looking forward to following & learning 👏
That’s really good to hear. Thanks for watching and for subscribing.
Went out twice last week and was very disappointed both times. Thought I got some good stuff and got home and wasn't happy with anything. It happens. That looks more like a jungle than a forest, but it's still pretty and looks like great photographic possibilities if you can get access. Any rumors of Tasmanian Tigers around? Just curious if there's any local knowledge the rest of the world isn't privy to. 🙂 Great video. Nicely put together.
Sometimes, if you’re not feeling it, it’s not worth it (something I’m developing for a future video), and that’s okay! We like to understate things here. What you’d call a forest, we call bush. Much of the state is covered in temperate rainforest. There have been the odd story of Tasmanian Tiger sightings, or evidence of their presence. But if any real proof exists, it is closely guarded to protect the animals. Thanks Edward. I’m enjoying the process and learning to speak more easily.
@@petemellows I sure hope there's a few of them left. That movie footage of the last one in captivity in 1936 is heartbreaking. I think you did a great job in the video. Very casual, like we were out photographing together. 👍
The lens you use on the OM1 is that a Olympic lens or another brand.?
I believe the one Tim was using was the Olympus 90mm macro.
I have to say this Tim is mistaken when he says that the magnification ration of the lens is doubled because it is on a M43 format camera. All that gets changed is the field of view not the laws of physics.
That is certainly true in terms of dimensions and, when viewed to fit on a screen, it appears twice the size. There are other factors, of course, such as actual pixels. For example, many full-frame cameras are still only 24MP, where Tim's camera is 20MP. Still smaller, but not by much. Thanks for watching.
Does Tim not have a CZcams channel?
Tim posts short video reels on Instagram only. They’re very entertaining! He has a busy life and finds concentrating on one platform is enough. If you are able, you should definitely follow him there 👍🏼
@@petemellows Already done!
Great video mate i always am inspired when we get out in the bush!!!
There is something special about Tassie forests. Thanks for taking me out there!
Thanks for sharing one more awesome Tasmania video. Cockatoos are pretty but they sure don't sound pretty😀
It’s an acquired taste! White cockatoos are very screechy. Black ones are much better. Thank you for watching Matti. I’m going to keep putting them up until you realise you HAVE to visit 😁
@@petemellows I may have to visit one day😀
Very nice interview and discussion. With very good photos in the links provided. I have just started my journey in close up photography with insects. With regard to polarisers there used to be a person on the Mu-43 forum that used two polarisiers and sheet polarising material to control reflections and hot spots on spiders etc Unless I missed it what type of diffuser does Tim use for in camera stacking and single focus shots? I am also an Olympus/OM user and learning to focus stack is high on my to do list. Tried hand held but not too successfull.
I’m no expert when it comes to macro and I learned a lot the day I went out with Tim. From what I recall, Tim was using a flexible silver reflector. It wasn’t too dissimilar to the kind you would use for a jetboil stove to keep the pot warm. He was able to bend and shape it to his needs for each shot. The great thing about fungi is that you can take your time. I imagine that insect would be insanely difficult to photograph! As with any form of photography, the more you learn, the more you learn that you need to learn. Good luck with your journey. I am sure there are many amazing discoveries in store for you. I will see if Tim can answer your question more directly. I’m glad you liked it!
Hiya! I use a Cygnustech Diffuser when I use flash, but tend to use natural light whenever I can. Does lead to longer exposure times, which is tricky if it's windy, but I find it works most of the time.
@@timfromtasmania Thanks for the reply, I will look into those diffusers
@@petemellows Thank you for the reply. I did see that one but was not sure if that was used for stacking. Tim also replied with the diffuses he uses for stacking. I have heard of the one he uses and will look into one.
That was such a great conversation to sit in on. Tim's work is incredible. I love the enthusiasm he had too.
I’m considering doing an uncut version. This was only about half! Thanks for watching.
You are indeed in a great part of the world. Thanks for the reminder to take a long look into the world and just be - notice and pay attention to what's beyond our computer screens etc. South Arm is good for that too - haven't been there in awhile.
Thanks Denise. I don’t get there enough either. Thanks for watching too.
Nice video !
Thanks Sven. It was an amazing experience.
@@petemellows Glad to hear !
Good questions, interesting answers - thanks for the intro to Tim Grimsby and the joys of photographing in Tasmania.
Tim is so easy going, it was a joy to chat in the forest. Thank you for watching.
Thanks for sharing. Beautiful scenery over there.
It is a beautiful part of the world, for sure. Thanks for watching Matti.
Really good! Incredible pics, but is it enough to get me out at ungodly hours...its close!
I had said to Simon, there was no way I’d get up if I was on my own! But then I’ve done it since. Thanks for watching Nic
Love this one mate short but sweeeeeet !!!
Verrrryyyyy
Glad you've joined the marine macro world of Tasmania you cannot find a better subject in my opinion
If only I could afford some underwater housing. I don’t think I’d ever leave the sea!
The Pentax K1 has such a nice film like rendering for a digital camera. Now that I'm shooting more film I've come to appreciate it even more.
You’re absolutely right - it feels alive to me. I admit, I fall in love with this camera on a regular basis 🤷♂️
Lots of familiar rocks there.
They get better the closer you get too Thanks for watching Grant.
Thanks again Pete i had such a great time doing this with you 🙂
Same here. It was wonderful to share the mornings and just chat and shoot.
Nice video man. My question is regarding shooting with an IR filter, which I have tried myself. How do you nail focus with it as focus is different for infrared light? A vintage lens with red IR markings is one way I guess. But focusing and then putting on IR filter on with a modern lens doesn’t work due to the IR needing different focus as I said. 👍📸
Thanks! There's a couple of things with the IR filter. Yes, the wavelength is different and won't auto-focus, so you HAVE to manually focus. I use the live view and digital zoom to nail the focus on the hyper focal point. With that, over-expose just to get the focus, then dial it back for the image. The second part is because you're in for a long exposure (unless it's really bright), set the aperture to minimum f/7.1, but maybe go to f/11. That way, even if you haven't quite nailed the focus, there's a bit of wiggle room.
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