Night photos again

[tommykjensen]

About a week ago I took a couple nightshots and posted them here. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=266179)

Today I went back and tried again with lower ISO this time.

5D, 24-70 f2.8 @70 mm, 30s, f11, ISO 250
http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo2.php?n=070130_night1.jpg

5D, 24-70 f2.8 @27 mm, 25s, f11, ISO 320
http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo2.php?n=070130_night2.jpg

[Geo]

Very nice shoot, just all you need, low ISO and used a tripod, that sit

[tommykjensen]

Actually I didn't use a tripod. But I rested the camera on concrete walls.

[Robert_Lay]

The first picture could be described as too centered. However, I think that in this case it should find great acceptance, because it is nonetheless a very striking image. The second shot has the better composition with the lower horizon and the more interesting perspective.

Congratulations!

[pete_cf]

the first one i thought was awesome from first sight, i usually dont like dead center pictures but im liking it :) .... 2nd one is ok but a tad too far for my taste

[Meaty0]

Much, much better at the lower ISO. The longer exposure also improves the reflections on the water too Tommy. The building in the first shot is interesting. What is it?

[TBoyd]

Very nice images, Tommy. Just a suggestion - Try some shots about 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise. A colorful sky can really add to the shot.

[tommykjensen]

Much, much better at the lower ISO. The longer exposure also improves the reflections on the water too Tommy. The building in the first shot is interesting. What is it?

Copenhagen Opera House

Very nice images, Tommy. Just a suggestion - Try some shots about 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise. A colorful sky can really add to the shot.

I'll try that one day.

[::John::]

Tommy, I like these a lot. Long exposures over water are a favourite of mine. I really like how it smooths the water and brings the texture out in the sky.

One of the difficulties I have always had with night shots over water is when some blue light is included, it is usually too bright and creates a visual point in the picture that detracts from the overall image. You have handled it extremely well in that first picture.

Night pictures with long shutterspeeds and bright lights are also usually a compromise with the brightness of the lights. Again, you have done a great job in getting the balance right.

I couldn't choose which of these 2 I would rather like on my wall - I find them both worthy. Thanks.

[tommykjensen]

Thanks all for the comments. I just printed the first one in A4 size and it looks great on print.

[ilovemycamera]

Tommy. great use of long shutter on these two. The colors are extravagant, and i'd be gladd to call them my own. Interesting work!

[mmahoney]

Two things .. first your use of F11 is not required at that distance and will only needlessly lengthen the exposure and add to noise. For distant subjects your DOF will be considerable so try to open the lens as much as possible. Start with 5.6 or even wider.

Second the sky is very dark, if shot eariler in the evening you would get some color which adds interest.

Both nice shots, I like the reflections.
Mike

[LostRogue]

The first picture could be described as too centered. However, I think that in this case it should find great acceptance, because it is nonetheless a very striking image. The second shot has the better composition with the lower horizon and the more interesting perspective.

Congratulations!


I'm new to photgraphy, so take the comments for what they are worth. I know and understand the rule of thirds, but I think in this image having it centered as such creates nice symmetry in the image. I like it.

[jaybird]

I really like the first shot. I don't agree with the comment about it being "too centered". What makes the photography so visually impressive is its visual symmetry. One half of the photograph is almost a perfect mirror-image of the other half. Without that symmetry, the photo would not be nearly as interesting.

Fantastic shots. I would be much more pleased if half of my night shots came out as nice as those.

[Swift]

Awesome shots!!

[ironbelle]

Well done Tommy. That water looks like a Zamboni just ran over it. Smooth as ice. I love the first image. I knew you would appreciate a lower ISO.

[ironbelle]

Tommy, did you bracket the shots as I suggested at different apertures?

[tommykjensen]

Tommy, did you bracket the shots as I suggested at different apertures?

Do you mean to combine the photos? Then no as I did not use my tripod so could not be sure the camera didn't move between shots.

[Lonnie]

That first shot is spectacular. I love long exposure night photography. The second shot is not filling enough of the frame with interesting things. Nice work.

[ironbelle]

Do you mean to combine the photos? Then no as I did not use my tripod so could not be sure the camera didn't move between shots.

Bracketing shots is when you shoot at the "correct" aperture, then you shoot the same image at two more apertures. So you shoot the image at the correct aperture, then you shoot the image at the next aperture up from f11 and then shoot another image at the next aperture down from f11. You end up with the same image in three different apertures and sometimes the bracketed shots look better then the "correct" shot. It was one of the first things i learned to do in my first photography class. Somewhat elementary, but still enjoyable for me.