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Jul 30, 2006 00:59 |  #1

not sure if this is in the correct thread... anyways, what is causing the lighter spots above the building? so far my guesses include: lens flare, dust on cmos, I wouldnt think its a hot pixel (dont they show up red?). I have no idea really...

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Jul 30, 2006 01:02 |  #2

They seem to be flare, caused by the bright lights in the photo... the pattern of spots seems to match the lights pretty well. Are you using a filter on your lens?


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Jul 30, 2006 01:05 as a reply to  @ SimonG's post |  #3

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They seem to be flare, caused by the bright lights in the photo... the pattern of spots seems to match the lights pretty well. Are you using a filter on your lens?

wasnt using a filter. hmmm. though, I dont think I had the lens hood on. I am not sure if that matters at night, but there again maybe that's why I have spots. I setup the camera on a tripod, and was prob at least 30 feet away from the building. I was also using the timer to take the shots.


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Jul 30, 2006 01:21 as a reply to  @ winkie's post |  #4

The lens hood would not have been helpful at reducing flare in this case, since the lights causing the problem are in frame. These spots are definitely caused by the lens though... your technique sounds fine to me. Perhaps try shooting straight on to the building?


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Jul 30, 2006 01:24 as a reply to  @ SimonG's post |  #5

SimonG wrote:
The lens hood would not have been helpful at reducing flare in this case, since the lights causing the problem are in frame. These spots are definitely caused by the lens though... your technique sounds fine to me. Perhaps try shooting straight on to the building?

thanks for the help in confirming my first guess. looks like I still have a lot of room for improvement on my night shots, but as this was my first attempt I dont feel too bad :)


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Jul 30, 2006 01:26 as a reply to  @ winkie's post |  #6

I think that the shot looks good aside from the flare... exposure looks good to me. And as with everything in photography, night shots get easier with practice.


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Jul 30, 2006 01:59 |  #7

thanks for the kind words


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Jul 30, 2006 02:19 |  #8

should clone out easy enough in PS


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