Not entirely sure this belongs here but...

[LastLine]

Just curious which of these people thought was best (looking specifically at the water fountains other than anything else.

Know they're not brilliant but I wanted to play with the water other than anything else.

Feedback, criticism, editting etc all welcomed.

[mnfinnkidd]

Well the first is the better of the two photos. This lights illuminate the shell and the shell's are smoother. That was the longer exposure correct?

[Sekabin]

The first one's better, as above. But you would need keep the background sharp to make it an even better photograph.

[Keiffer]

Would love to see what that look like at night:-) Hint hint LOL

[LastLine]

Agreed on the sharpness, however given how dark the area was the shutter was extremely slow and I have lots of problems with camera shake - could've done with a tripod or IS lens I guess.

As for night, true would be internesting, but it's in the middle of a shopping centre which I believe locks doors around 7pm - not sure I don't live nearby.

[Matatazela]

Great shot in number 1, but maybe try a slightly more closed aperture, and steady the camera on a tripod. Try using the mirror lockup (custom function) to reduce camera shake even more.

[LastLine]

What's this Mirror Lockup thing? Excuse my ignorance.

[Matatazela]

Mirror lockup lifts the mirror a few seconds before the shutter is released. The mirrer has some weight and causes camera shake, albeit minimally. Locking the mirror means 2 things - 1) you can't see anything through the viewfinder while it is locked and 2) the amount of vibration for critical shots is reduced. This is great, especially on a tripod.

Go to any of the creative modes, Tools menu, under custom functions, go to Mirror Lockup andpress Set and enable it.

When you are done, don't forget to disable the feature again, or you will take a shot, only to hear the shutter two seconds later...

[LastLine]

Thanks for the pointers :)