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Old 07-21-2006, 09:30 AM
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Night photos! First time trying it all out!

Well, again, i've tried hard, but due to my own shaky hands im not sure how well they turned out, when i got home, worse is that about half the shots are blurry.... but anyways... here's 4 i think are lookin pretty good



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Old 07-21-2006, 09:37 AM
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They look pretty good, try using a tripod, it's the only way to get clean night shots - that I've found anyway. I like those rims you have, nice.
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Old 07-21-2006, 10:17 AM
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They look pretty good, try using a tripod, it's the only way to get clean night shots - that I've found anyway. I like those rims you have, nice.
Iam not a photography expert by any standards, but I second the motion on using a tripod for night pics.
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I particularly like the last shot w/ the low angle and the bricks in the foreground. The night does pose particular problems when trying to get sharp pics, but it was definately on the right track.
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Good pictures with great potential! A lot better than my first night pictures, and you weren't even using a tripod . If you are interested, I'd bet you could find a fairly good deal on a "basic" tripod at your local camera store that would get the job done.

Another thing that helps is using a remote trigger, or just setting a timer on the camera to completely get rid of the dreaded camera shake.
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Love that last shot, great composition and use of lines. I don't really know what I'm talking about though, so I guess I should stick to "I like it!"
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Tripod or sumthing fixed like the floor, a rock, a wall etc is an ABSOLUTE must for night photography.

See how the pics come out better when the cam is on the floor. One reason = stability/no movement

Tripods will allow u greater flexibility with angles that can really work!

The floor, walls etc your pretty much stuck as to how the camera rests :(

Trust me we have all been there, got crappy shots, and gotten better and better with each mistake made so dont feel too bad

No great need to go spending a fortune on a tripod as you can probably get the shots u want from a $40 tripod.

Gorgous sky in the 2nd shot - just be careful of clutter in the background, poles etc - sometimes these can be photoshopped out but much better to start with a clean canvas than one with dirty marks on it ;) - albeit finding a good location can be tricky.

Black rims with chrome lip are just sooooooooooo the way forward

ps also what ive learnt (from the guys in the know here on NAM) is that you should try and make best use of the available light that exists around you -

here is a pic i took not so long ago - petrol/gas station behind me with its lights on which gave a good ish glow to the car.

Still by no means a perfect shot but u learn with every pic u take.

Try to avoid strong lights behind your car - this is what i have learnt but again this is sumtimes hard to get around (unless u carry around with you a 40ft black canvas sheet to erect behind your car)

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good first attempt. as everyone's commented, a tripod for night time shots is a must, but if you don't have one or have one with you, you can try to anchor your body or camera with proximate objects (i.e. leaning on a pole/wall or resting the camera on the ground, etc...). in my kit, i've also included a remote trigger switch. for canon lenses with out the Image Stabilizer, I've found that by pressing the shutter it would still blur the pic a bit.

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The second shot qualifies for the sunset thread.

Don't get a cheezy tripod, waste of time. Save the money by using a 2x4. My camera has a timer that I should try. If you can't set a long time exposure, then more light is required.

I've taken my share of crappy snapshots.
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The second shot qualifies for the sunset thread.

Don't get a cheezy tripod, waste of time. Save the money by using a 2x4. My camera has a timer that I should try. If you can't set a long time exposure, then more light is required.

I've taken my share of crappy snapshots.
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A 2x4 can be used as a MONO-pod... Not ideal, but easier to move around and take quick shots with. Sometimes I use a pole or handy tree to brace up against. Not as good as a tripod, but sometimes more convenient.
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Yes! Make sure it's pressure-treated also... to make it even more irritating.
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thanks for the comment guys! i defenitely am looking at getting a tripod.... i need one anyways for school pictures, but we'll see
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Looks like you're off to a good start but yes, steady the camera. Your composition and lighting is quite nice. You should have saved that first one for the contest this month :P
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The car's really nice, i like those taillights
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