Night Niagara Falls illuminated (captured from US side)

divyaprasan · 09-27-2014, 07:58 PM

I am not very well versed with night city-scape photography. I would appreciate any feedback on what and how I could have done better with this pic.

This image was shot at f16, 15 sec, ISO 100 with Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm lens. Increased the contrast a little bit during PP.

Thanks in advance..

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Adam · 09-27-2014, 08:41 PM

Very nice composition. The water looks really smooth thanks to the slow shutter speed, and that really adds to the image. My only critique would be about the sharpness, as the buildings in the background are somewhat unclear. This might be a consequence of the narrow aperture (avoid f16 and f13 when possible) or slight camera shake.

divyaprasan · 09-27-2014, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Very nice composition. The water looks really smooth thanks to the slow shutter speed, and that really adds to the image. My only critique would be about the sharpness, as the buildings in the background are somewhat unclear. This might be a consequence of the narrow aperture (avoid f16 and f13 when possible) or slight camera shake.

Thanks Adam! I captured this picture using a tripod and was using cable release, so like you mentioned, I would assume that f16 may have caused the buildings to be hazy.

donpjt · 10-21-2014, 01:35 PM

I think it must be the water spray particles in the air which made the lights hazy..

gor80 · 11-01-2014, 02:07 AM

you'll have an interesting effect

Na Horuk · 11-03-2014, 06:37 PM - **1 Like**

I've been there a couple of times and have seen many postcards and tourist photos before, but none quite like this. You showed the place in a new way, which is not easy considering what a popular destination it is. Well done in making it look magical. Hope you had a fun time

olegp · 11-04-2014, 12:34 AM - **1 Like**

It is unlikely you can improve something on this frame...
Maybe, to change the point of shooting or try other lens...
But... foto is not bad!

boozary · 11-04-2014, 09:29 PM - **1 Like**

nice picture, just over exposed on middle of picture is harsh, but at all nice photography and long exposure with kitlens

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09-27-2014, 09:25 PM	#3
divyaprasan New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 11 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Very nice composition. The water looks really smooth thanks to the slow shutter speed, and that really adds to the image. My only critique would be about the sharpness, as the buildings in the background are somewhat unclear. This might be a consequence of the narrow aperture (avoid f16 and f13 when possible) or slight camera shake. Thanks Adam! I captured this picture using a tripod and was using cable release, so like you mentioned, I would assume that f16 may have caused the buildings to be hazy.

10-21-2014, 01:35 PM	#4
donpjt Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 190	I think it must be the water spray particles in the air which made the lights hazy..

11-01-2014, 02:07 AM	#5
gor80 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Балашиха Photos: Albums Posts: 595	you'll have an interesting effect

11-03-2014, 06:37 PM - 1 Like	#6
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I've been there a couple of times and have seen many postcards and tourist photos before, but none quite like this. You showed the place in a new way, which is not easy considering what a popular destination it is. Well done in making it look magical. Hope you had a fun time

11-04-2014, 12:34 AM - 1 Like	#7
olegp Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Togliatti, Russia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 920	It is unlikely you can improve something on this frame... Maybe, to change the point of shooting or try other lens... But... foto is not bad!

11-04-2014, 09:29 PM - 1 Like	#8
boozary Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tehran Posts: 198	nice picture, just over exposed on middle of picture is harsh, but at all nice photography and long exposure with kitlens