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I couldn't sleep, and went out (just a few moments ago) to try my hand at some night shots. My focus was on playing around with settings, without flash, to see how I would fare with my captures. I wasn't really going for 'composition' (indeed, there are a number of visual distractions in this uploaded photo, such as the firebox in the forefront, as well as the right-side building) but for lighting, mainly.

I converted it to B/W, as well as giving it a one-step sharpening in Picasa, and would like to know what you think of it.

WMBP · 01-23-2007, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by NLAlston

I converted it to B/W, as well as giving it a one-step sharpening in Picasa, and would like to know what you think of it.

I rather like it - and I think the composition is fairly nice, firebox notwithstanding.

What were your settings for this shot? I think you said you did not use the flash.

Will

NLAlston · 01-23-2007, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by WMBP

What were your settings for this shot? I think you said you did not use the flash.

Will

Hi Will,

And thanks for viewing/responding. That's right...I did not use the flash. I shot this pic in program mode, with my Tamron 18-200mm lens.

Focal length: 18.0mm
Exposure time: 1.000s
Aperture: f/3.5
ISO: 100
Metering mode: Matrix
...............................................................................................

I am really trying to get the hang of things, and don't often shoot in 'program' mode. But I wanted to afford myself a better chance of grabbing something, very early this morning, which is why I did select that mode this time. It really makes me feel good that you liked the shot. Thanks again.

newtmaker · 01-23-2007, 08:28 AM

I think it looks great. I have been playing with night shots as well recently. It is a lot of fun and gives some otherwise uninteresting subjects an added drama. Good work.

Walt

NLAlston · 01-23-2007, 08:30 AM

Thanks much, Walt. I really appreciate that.

WMBP · 01-23-2007, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by NLAlston

And thanks for viewing/responding. That's right...I did not use the flash. I shot this pic in program mode, with my Tamron 18-200mm lens.

Thanks for the tech info. I have that lens, too, but I have not had a lot of success shooting at night. I'm pleased to know it's possible to take something this nice.

Will

davemdsn · 01-23-2007, 08:37 AM

Nice shot. I do some of my best work in the middle of the night. Nobody to talk to or distract, just me and my camera. I would like to practice drumming in the middle of the night too, but that might cause some problems.

Good photo!

NLAlston · 01-23-2007, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by WMBP

Thanks for the tech info. I have that lens, too, but I have not had a lot of success shooting at night. I'm pleased to know it's possible to take something this nice.

Will

No problem at all, Will. I am going to have to learn how to include the EXIF data with my uploaded photos. I think that someone previously gave me a blueprint for this, but I forgot what it was. Until then, I will just type that info in with my shots. Again...thanks.

NLAlston · 01-23-2007, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by davemdsn

I would like to practice drumming in the middle of the night too, but that might cause some problems.

Good photo!

That's an absolute certainty

.

davemdsn · 01-23-2007, 09:01 AM

I used to live near Amherst. First in Buffalo (W. Utica St.) and then in Lancaster. A little cold this time of year. The wind coming of the lakes chills to the bone. Beautiful in the fall! Met my wife in Waverly, down near Binghampton.

clarenceclose · 01-23-2007, 10:31 AM

Has an infared quality to it. With the dark sky as a source it should be relatively easy to clone out the offending building on the right.

Alvin · 01-23-2007, 06:41 PM

I like this photo. I don't find anything distracting in it at all. Nice work!

reknelb · 01-23-2007, 07:07 PM

I like it. I'm wondering what the original looked like. I'm north of buffalo near Lockport.

NLAlston · 01-23-2007, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by reknelb

I like it. I'm wondering what the original looked like. I'm north of buffalo near Lockport.

Reknelb,

I am sorry, but I inadvertently erased the original photo (drat!!). I will be much slower toward that kind of movement again, though. Thanks for looking.

reknelb · 01-23-2007, 07:21 PM

I find myself erasing alot of images for fear I'll use too much memory on the computer.

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01-23-2007, 08:04 AM	#2
WMBP Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,482	Originally posted by NLAlston I converted it to B/W, as well as giving it a one-step sharpening in Picasa, and would like to know what you think of it. I rather like it - and I think the composition is fairly nice, firebox notwithstanding. What were your settings for this shot? I think you said you did not use the flash. Will

01-23-2007, 08:25 AM	#3
NLAlston Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Amherst, NY. Posts: 334 Original Poster	Originally posted by WMBP What were your settings for this shot? I think you said you did not use the flash. Will Hi Will, And thanks for viewing/responding. That's right...I did not use the flash. I shot this pic in program mode, with my Tamron 18-200mm lens. Focal length: 18.0mm Exposure time: 1.000s Aperture: f/3.5 ISO: 100 Metering mode: Matrix ............................................................................................... I am really trying to get the hang of things, and don't often shoot in 'program' mode. But I wanted to afford myself a better chance of grabbing something, very early this morning, which is why I did select that mode this time. It really makes me feel good that you liked the shot. Thanks again.

01-23-2007, 08:28 AM	#4
newtmaker Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Winter Springs, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 139	I think it looks great. I have been playing with night shots as well recently. It is a lot of fun and gives some otherwise uninteresting subjects an added drama. Good work. Walt

01-23-2007, 08:30 AM	#5
NLAlston Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Amherst, NY. Posts: 334 Original Poster	Thanks much, Walt. I really appreciate that.

01-23-2007, 08:31 AM	#6
WMBP Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,482	Originally posted by NLAlston And thanks for viewing/responding. That's right...I did not use the flash. I shot this pic in program mode, with my Tamron 18-200mm lens. Thanks for the tech info. I have that lens, too, but I have not had a lot of success shooting at night. I'm pleased to know it's possible to take something this nice. Will

01-23-2007, 08:37 AM	#7
davemdsn Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,413	Nice shot. I do some of my best work in the middle of the night. Nobody to talk to or distract, just me and my camera. I would like to practice drumming in the middle of the night too, but that might cause some problems. Good photo!

01-23-2007, 08:37 AM	#8
NLAlston Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Amherst, NY. Posts: 334 Original Poster	Originally posted by WMBP Thanks for the tech info. I have that lens, too, but I have not had a lot of success shooting at night. I'm pleased to know it's possible to take something this nice. Will No problem at all, Will. I am going to have to learn how to include the EXIF data with my uploaded photos. I think that someone previously gave me a blueprint for this, but I forgot what it was. Until then, I will just type that info in with my shots. Again...thanks.

01-23-2007, 08:39 AM	#9
NLAlston Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Amherst, NY. Posts: 334 Original Poster	Originally posted by davemdsn I would like to practice drumming in the middle of the night too, but that might cause some problems. Good photo! That's an absolute certainty .

01-23-2007, 09:01 AM	#10
davemdsn Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,413	I used to live near Amherst. First in Buffalo (W. Utica St.) and then in Lancaster. A little cold this time of year. The wind coming of the lakes chills to the bone. Beautiful in the fall! Met my wife in Waverly, down near Binghampton.

01-23-2007, 10:31 AM	#11
clarenceclose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,506	Has an infared quality to it. With the dark sky as a source it should be relatively easy to clone out the offending building on the right.

01-23-2007, 06:41 PM	#12
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	I like this photo. I don't find anything distracting in it at all. Nice work!

01-23-2007, 07:07 PM	#13
reknelb Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 323	I like it. I'm wondering what the original looked like. I'm north of buffalo near Lockport.

01-23-2007, 07:14 PM	#14
NLAlston Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Amherst, NY. Posts: 334 Original Poster	Originally posted by reknelb I like it. I'm wondering what the original looked like. I'm north of buffalo near Lockport. Reknelb, I am sorry, but I inadvertently erased the original photo (drat!!). I will be much slower toward that kind of movement again, though. Thanks for looking.

01-23-2007, 07:21 PM	#15
reknelb Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 323	I find myself erasing alot of images for fear I'll use too much memory on the computer.

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