Night Shots Metering
I love night shots and I've been trying to get better at it through a little bit of reading and a lot of practice.
So my "hubby", who happens to be very supportive of my "hobby" sent me this article about night photography and how to get good results. At first glance, I thought the second photo on the article looked nicer, but as I read, compared and practiced, I came to agree with the author that taking night photos just right after sunset when the sky hasn't turned completely black is easier, produces better colors and ultimately much better results.
So here's what I got so far. I don't think I'm there yet, but I guess I didn't fail to impress the hubby. He's quite happy with these photos and said he's going to make them his screensaver at work. Hehe...
The San Francisco Belle, a charter ferry normally used for parties and private events.
San Francisco Ferry Building, home of some of the city's finest shoppes, restaurants and the San Francisco ferry terminal.
13 comments:
Big WOW!!! I myself is very impress... can i use this as my screen saver too?
Great photos liz. I am so proud of you, you have the most beautiful night photos i've seen. You can send this for photo contest, would definitely qualify.
unsa gamit nimo program ani liz? shutter speed or aperture?
By the way liz, read the article --- very helpful. Thanks.
Sus, lisura pod mu-timing ani liz uy. Unsa-on na lang kung cranky ang mga bata, i only have 10mins to spare... hehehe...
I need a nanny for a good 10mins... LOL.
Salamat Dee! As usual, inspiring kaayo imong mga comments!
I basically just followed the article, but I used manual settings. Aperture is f/16 and shutter speed is 2 seconds. The article says 4" but it turned out too bright so I made it a little faster at 2".
You should try it yourself. I'm sure Doy is happy to watch the girls for a full 10 minutes, hehe...
I've been fighting with Bee when it comes to taking pictures at night. I find it hard... will read the article.
Lovely photos.
OH MY!!! these are BEAUTIFUL, cuz! you and syndee get to practice night shooting a lot noh? i tell myself i gotta get out there, but the cold stops me. hehehe.
Thanks Mai! I found the article helpful, I hope you will too!
Thanks Cuz! And that's ok--spring is coming and it won't be too cold anymore. You'll have plenty of time in the next few months to practice your night shooting!
love the 1st picture tungod sa color. one day, i know your photos will make it to one of the frames sa balay. hehehe. i have a hard time picking a favorite. basin ma puno ug lungag among wall. hehehe
nice pics you got there my friend. pump boat ra man ang sige nako makit-an diri oi. hehehe. just play with the settings, you'll get more amazing shots than following the manual ;-)
Thank you Chi! It will be a great honor if one of my photos make it to your wall :-)
Salamat Marc! Yeah--I try to play around with the settings a lot, but having tips like this make a good starting point.
liz, i am so loving your photos here. you are best with night shots. these are really amazing. you truly inspire me.
Thanks Keth! You should try it out yourself! Start with the settings on the article, play around with it and maybe change it a few stops. It's really fun!
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