Old Courthouse Harrisburg, VA

[justin2209]

A small disclaimer. These are my first pictures posted one this site and I'm a SLR n00b. I just got this camera a week ago. Even I'm not too impressed with these but I'm finding myself liking the low light/night photography.

I'm open to any tips or suggestions. You all seem really cool and I'm happy to hear anything you have to say. Thanks. :)

[sceee1991]

Justin, I am also an SLR N00b that is facinated with night photography. Concerning your pics, it looks like an interesting building. I think I like the second picture better. I am not sure why, but the brighter clock looks blurry in both pictures. I think these would be better if it were clear. Unfortunately, I don't know why that is. Maybe someone with more experience will step in and give us both some tips.

[WorkingClassHero]

Welcome Justin.

A pretty good first effort. I like the composition on the second one. The best advice I can give is to use a good solid tripod and a cable release for night shots. Are these handheld?

[justin2209]

Sorry for the long delay on the reply. I was having home internet issue this weekend. (I'm at work now :cool:)

Yes these were handheld. I had just received the camera as a gift. I did try to brace it on different objects which is how they came out as "good" as they did. A tripod is in the works here shortly.

Noob question. Is a cable release the same as the wireless remote?

[WorkingClassHero]

Yes, either a wired or wireless release will do just as well.

[justin2209]

Thanks for the tips WorkingClassHero. I appreciate it.

[dale65bama]

If you don't have a remote release (wired or wireless), use the timer release - that will get your hands off the camera. If you have mirror lock-up available, you can use that to reduce vibration from the mirror flipping out of the way before the shutter fires.

Welcome. Nice shots. Remember, there are no "photographic rules", only suggestions.

Dale