Night Photography
Discussion
DavidY said:
I'm not Robert C, but took some photos in the same area earlier in the year. If you stay in the 'tourist' areas then safety will be fine, you will be one of many photographers!!!
Mr Perceptive X100, on Flickr
Thanks David, I am setting off shortly to explore some of London and I hope to capture the blue light. Can someone recommend a setting for the blue hour please?Mr Perceptive X100, on Flickr
RobDickinson said:
Cheers! Usually posted in the astro and perp threads but here goes..
How Does it Feel? by robjdickinson, on Flickr
Kaikoura Night by robjdickinson, on Flickr
Night out with the lads by robjdickinson, on Flickr
Bridge the gap by robjdickinson, on Flickr
Milford by robjdickinson, on Flickr
Magentic Magic by robjdickinson, on Flickr
How much of what you see in those photos is visible with the naked eye?How Does it Feel? by robjdickinson, on FlickrKaikoura Night by robjdickinson, on FlickrNight out with the lads by robjdickinson, on FlickrBridge the gap by robjdickinson, on FlickrMilford by robjdickinson, on FlickrMagentic Magic by robjdickinson, on FlickrThe pics are s
t by the way, absolute st. Must be terrible for you with such st scenery, I'll trade places with you if you like? You'll like Blackpool.Haha been to Blackpool. Sadly more than once.
How much is visible to the eye? Some, but not that much. The eye is less sensitive and doesnt get to work on this timescale ( some of those are 30-40 frames over 20-25min time).
Generally in a clear spot with dark skies I can easily walk about without needing a torch but quite couldnt read page of text. The MW is very easily visible and quite distinct.
The aurora is typically list brightness unless it gets really going, then it can trigger your cones in your eyes and you will see colour
How much is visible to the eye? Some, but not that much. The eye is less sensitive and doesnt get to work on this timescale ( some of those are 30-40 frames over 20-25min time).
Generally in a clear spot with dark skies I can easily walk about without needing a torch but quite couldnt read page of text. The MW is very easily visible and quite distinct.
The aurora is typically list brightness unless it gets really going, then it can trigger your cones in your eyes and you will see colour
Squawk1066 said:
Here's one of mine from last night in Greenwich Park. I must admit I really struggled last night because I am more comfortable with the objects being nearer to me when I am taking photographs, if that makes sense.
If you're happy to take some comments, looking at the Exif info for the photos you've posted, I would say that you might want to try some longer exposure stuff (in shutter priority) at a lower ISO, as your images are a bit dark. A longer exposure shot would allow you to capture more low-light detail and make your images a bit brighter. Are you shooting hand-held or on a tripod? A tripod is definitely recommended for night time photography, even if it's just something small like a gorillapod.I love night time photography. Here are a few of my faves:
Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 Lightpainted at Night by d-harding, on Flickr
Manhattan Skyline at Night - Cropped by d-harding, on Flickr
China - Epcot World Showcase by d-harding, on Flickr
The Brighton Coast at Night by d-harding, on Flickr
The Dolphin at Night by d-harding, on Flickr
Sydney Harbour Bridge at Night by d-harding, on Flickr
Sydney Opera House at Night by d-harding, on Flickr
Squawk1066 said:
Here's one of mine from last night in Greenwich Park. I must admit I really struggled last night because I am more comfortable with the objects being nearer to me when I am taking photographs, if that makes sense.
Squawk1066, what were your camera settings, to me two things stand out1) The image is very dark, a longer exposure would help here (you need a tripod if you were not using one)
2) The horizon is leaning a little (one of things I'm most guilty of!!)
I love these threads as they show some great photos - And make me realise that my ability isn't quite up there with my imagination and is a long way from the best. Here's my efforts.
And London is perfectly safe in the right places - I've been out at 1am shooting. A little drunk too so only a few came out....
And London is perfectly safe in the right places - I've been out at 1am shooting. A little drunk too so only a few came out....
I was quite pleased with this one, though I can never quite decide whether it's vertical or not.
IMGP2924-web by sportshatch, on Flickr
IMGP2924-web by sportshatch, on FlickrChipsAndCheese said:
If you're happy to take some comments, looking at the Exif info for the photos you've posted, I would say that you might want to try some longer exposure stuff (in shutter priority) at a lower ISO, as your images are a bit dark. A longer exposure shot would allow you to capture more low-light detail and make your images a bit brighter. Are you shooting hand-held or on a tripod? A tripod is definitely recommended for night time photography, even if it's just something small like a gorillapod.
Very happy to ChipsAndCheese, thank you. I took your advice on board last night when I went to London. I must say I am very pleased with the results, however they need some marks editing out before I post them as the long exposure has (sadly) highlighted dust on the sensor. I look forward to your comments on the new photos when I post them.I have a tripod, it's not very sturdy though so it drops down a fraction at times, I am now on the look out for a decent tripod.
DavidY said:
Squawk1066, what were your camera settings, to me two things stand out
1) The image is very dark, a longer exposure would help here (you need a tripod if you were not using one)
2) The horizon is leaning a little (one of things I'm most guilty of!!)
Not very good, I usually spend time changing them but I got chatting to a rather lovely lady. (This is my excuse) So I ran out of adjustment time. 1) The image is very dark, a longer exposure would help here (you need a tripod if you were not using one)
2) The horizon is leaning a little (one of things I'm most guilty of!!)
1) Noted and used last night with much better results, photos coming soon.
2) Damn tripod drops slightly, I am going to buy a proper one.
Thanks for the tips
Humber-Bridge-North-Bank-view by ray_blake, on FlickrThis image of the Grand Hotel was taken from about 1/2 a mile offshore handheld in a medium swell with my old D200 at 1600 ISO so that's the reason for the noise.
The Grand Hotel, Scarborough by ray_blake, on FlickrMy old Griffith.
Out of the night, Into the light! by ray_blake, on FlickrI'm quite a fan of shooting in the night tbh, be it Cityscapes:
New York City Skyline by PGDesigns.co.uk, on Flickr
Architecture:
Marriot Hotel - Leicester by PGDesigns.co.uk, on Flickr
or cars:
Coupe side - lightpainted by PGDesigns.co.uk, on Flickr
New York City Skyline by PGDesigns.co.uk, on FlickrArchitecture:
Marriot Hotel - Leicester by PGDesigns.co.uk, on Flickror cars:
Coupe side - lightpainted by PGDesigns.co.uk, on FlickrSome lovely stuff being posted here - I must get out over the next few months and try some things out.
OP, don't discount charity shops and car boot sales (though possibly not in winter) for tripods, I got a nice adjustable tripod with two spirit levels for a pound from our local one. Don't forget to check that if it's a quick-release one (as opposed to having the captive screw) that the mount comes with it - most of the ones I see don't have that bit and they can be very difficult to get.
OP, don't discount charity shops and car boot sales (though possibly not in winter) for tripods, I got a nice adjustable tripod with two spirit levels for a pound from our local one. Don't forget to check that if it's a quick-release one (as opposed to having the captive screw) that the mount comes with it - most of the ones I see don't have that bit and they can be very difficult to get.
droopsnoot said:
Some lovely stuff being posted here - I must get out over the next few months and try some things out.
OP, don't discount charity shops and car boot sales (though possibly not in winter) for tripods, I got a nice adjustable tripod with two spirit levels for a pound from our local one. Don't forget to check that if it's a quick-release one (as opposed to having the captive screw) that the mount comes with it - most of the ones I see don't have that bit and they can be very difficult to get.
Do you think I will be able to get one with a metal top from a charity shop? OP, don't discount charity shops and car boot sales (though possibly not in winter) for tripods, I got a nice adjustable tripod with two spirit levels for a pound from our local one. Don't forget to check that if it's a quick-release one (as opposed to having the captive screw) that the mount comes with it - most of the ones I see don't have that bit and they can be very difficult to get.
If your really lucky you will..
You could always get the tripod from the charity shop, then upgrade the 'head' to a more modern/suitable version. As the legs haven't really changed over the years, but the heads have. I use on of these, it's very quick to setup and holds the weight easy enough:
You could always get the tripod from the charity shop, then upgrade the 'head' to a more modern/suitable version. As the legs haven't really changed over the years, but the heads have. I use on of these, it's very quick to setup and holds the weight easy enough:
Going to keep an eye on this thread as I'm looking at doing some night photography in Thailand and Singapore when I go next month. Am still fairly new to this and the weekend just gone I used my camera at night for the first time in Kraków.
Apart from a tripod (I'm going to buy a compact one to take with me) how else could I improve my night shooting skills, picture was shot on a 35mm lens, shutter speed 1/13 F5.6, hand held after a beer or 2
http://flic.kr/p/qbxetp
Apart from a tripod (I'm going to buy a compact one to take with me) how else could I improve my night shooting skills, picture was shot on a 35mm lens, shutter speed 1/13 F5.6, hand held after a beer or 2
http://flic.kr/p/qbxetp
Edited by rich85uk on Thursday 27th November 14:54
Edited by rich85uk on Thursday 27th November 15:34
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