First attempt at night shots
Discussion
Simpo Two said:
Dammit you're right Stigmund, I can see it now! The juxtaposition of light and shade in 2 is mystical in its quizzicality, nay a paradigm shift in the recording of the sweet breath of human life, as only sublime mortals may attempt to achieve. Outstanding!
thats the sort of answer that would have gotten me into my tutors kecks. I however never go beyond:like it
dont like it
/strike a juxtapose
stigmundfreud said:
Simpo Two said:
Dammit you're right Stigmund, I can see it now! The juxtaposition of light and shade in 2 is mystical in its quizzicality, nay a paradigm shift in the recording of the sweet breath of human life, as only sublime mortals may attempt to achieve. Outstanding!
thats the sort of answer that would have gotten me into my tutors kecks. I however never go beyond:like it
dont like it
/strike a juxtapose
As steps on a technical learning curve your shots could help you improve - you've already cottoned on to focusing - but you might want to think more about your subject (ie make sure you have one).
While you're outside, in the dark and cold and possibly the damp too, you're already in for a penny. Add the other 99p and try new new stuff: change your angles, shoot reflections (you almost struck lucky with the puddle in the first pic), try a reeeeeeeeaaaaaaallllly long exposure length.
While you're outside, in the dark and cold and possibly the damp too, you're already in for a penny. Add the other 99p and try new new stuff: change your angles, shoot reflections (you almost struck lucky with the puddle in the first pic), try a reeeeeeeeaaaaaaallllly long exposure length.
AndWhy said:
As steps on a technical learning curve your shots could help you improve - you've already cottoned on to focusing - but you might want to think more about your subject (ie make sure you have one).
While you're outside, in the dark and cold and possibly the damp too, you're already in for a penny. Add the other 99p and try new new stuff: change your angles, shoot reflections (you almost struck lucky with the puddle in the first pic), try a reeeeeeeeaaaaaaallllly long exposure length.
This outing was really just a play around, all shots were taken with 20 sec exposures apart from the building which was 15 secs and a bit of PP. My next trip out i will try to correct the things that i did wrong in this shot and hopfully add some more imagination. with the first pic i tried to get the shadows of the railings and the puddle in the shot but i think that was too much as neither had the desired impact, maybe one or t'other next time eh?While you're outside, in the dark and cold and possibly the damp too, you're already in for a penny. Add the other 99p and try new new stuff: change your angles, shoot reflections (you almost struck lucky with the puddle in the first pic), try a reeeeeeeeaaaaaaallllly long exposure length.
You're right about your focus, the images aren't as sharp as they could be; were you using a tripod?
If you're using a tripod then rather than ramping up the ISO (and getting a noisier image) you can simply extend the shutter speed. Of course there are advantages and disadvantages; if you lengthen the shutter speed then you'll have longer light trails of cars for example.
If you're using a tripod then rather than ramping up the ISO (and getting a noisier image) you can simply extend the shutter speed. Of course there are advantages and disadvantages; if you lengthen the shutter speed then you'll have longer light trails of cars for example.
TonyHetherington said:
You're right about your focus, the images aren't as sharp as they could be; were you using a tripod?
If you're using a tripod then rather than ramping up the ISO (and getting a noisier image) you can simply extend the shutter speed. Of course there are advantages and disadvantages; if you lengthen the shutter speed then you'll have longer light trails of cars for example.
I was using a tripod (if you can call it that), probably more suited to a compact camera, also was very windy. The one that came out the sharpest (the building) was precariously balanced on a concrete post with the tripod gripping the edges of the post. I was happier with that shot on my mac, looking at it now, it's a lot darker.If you're using a tripod then rather than ramping up the ISO (and getting a noisier image) you can simply extend the shutter speed. Of course there are advantages and disadvantages; if you lengthen the shutter speed then you'll have longer light trails of cars for example.
Are there any night time focusing tips as i find it hard to get it spot on when you can just about see the object?
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