Golden Gate Bridge at night

[chantu]

All,

Here's my first try at shooting the Golden gate bridge at night. This shot was taken a few weeks ago about 8:30pm. Your CC's are most welcome.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3516021880_467d55c966_b.jpg

[Vndcatr]

You didnt attach Exif , what how long of an exposure was taken ? ..Its just too dark for my liking.. but good picture

[chantu]

You didnt attach Exif , what how long of an exposure was taken ? ..Its just too dark for my liking.. but good picture

Here's some of the exif:
Exposure: 6
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 17 mm Exposure: -0.19
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: -1/2 EV
More details are at my flickr site:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wesleylee99/3516021880/meta/in/set-72157617908944950

When I took the shot I wanted to balance between the bridge being exposed as best as possible, and the car lights from not being "blown out". Your comments well taken. Thanks.

[canonnoob]

this is one of the best shots of this at night I have seen in quite some time... nice work!

[kachemak]

I was at almost the exact same spot last night! Grabbed sandwiches on the way home and sat in the Marin hills for dinner. What a view! Didn't have camera, though. It may be a bit under exposed, but I think it balances the bridge lighting, car lights and city lights very well. I like it a lot and would print and hang if I took it.

[chantu]

Hi folks, thanks for the comments. I took another shot at this, and boosted up brightness up a bit in Lightroom. Thanks for looking.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2195/3533977502_97d191689a_b.jpg

[kachemak]

On your second try the fog stands out more and looks really cool. The sky over downtown SF seems just a hair too bright. I wonder if just that area of the sky can be adjusted down? Either way, I like both of them a lot.

[The Ghost of FM]

I don't mind the alleged darkness of the first one at all! I think that was very well composed and exposed! Excellent picture!

Cheers!

[1badgmc]

Absolutely beautiful!