Thanks, I typically use a Cannon 10D, that particular shot was with a 19-35mm @100 ISO. I used a remote release so I could safely grab shots while driving.

I had half of a table pod dropped into the headrest slot, works for a little while but I need to get it a little more under control but the camera has a habit of rotating while I try to drive.

 

My daughter Heidi took this last night. She told me about 10 o'clock this morning like it was a matter of fact (that the camera sucks for quick reflex).

We got one fire from lightning last night. Mist of rain so far.

 

It's that time of year again. This is my favorate time of year for night photos. We had a good size lightning storm last night But I noticed it to late to take phots.

There will be plenty more opportunities though.

 

My first MINI related night Shot!!

 

took this at a bonfire last weekend

fire! fire!

 

That is an awsome picture. What did you use to take that. Was it an extended exposure?

 

thanks i compensated the quicker shutter speed with a higher ISO. the exposure was short-term, it was a very bright/hot fire. camera is DigiRebel w/ 28-135 IS lens.

EXIF data:
F-stop
14

Focal length
135

ISO speed ratings
800

Shutter speed
1/10 sec

 

Great shot shukes24!!

 

I haven't shot any new photos recently, that is until Friday night when Tuls kidnapped me and made me ride coach in my little pink beast. He took me to go see the premere of Pixar's movie "Cars" which rocked. All it was missing was a whitty pink sparkly Mini

 

That's a nice shot M. You guys missed out on the Cars drive in night. Nice sig BTW. Did Tuls do that?

 

Yeah he made my sig. After we watched it in the theatre we decided we were going to meet up with you guys and watch it again but then we forgot to watch the clock and before we knew it, it was too late....oops

 

have only just started in the Cramera game wish i could afford a good DSLR for some good shots!

this is the only Nite shot ive got really taken on a 35mm SLR

isnt that good but the point of this post is any pointers or tips are very much welcome as i like taking photos!

 

If you're not using one already, make sure you are using a sturdy tripod. I'll frequently carry a cheap table top tripod with me for my point and shoot because I typically can find a fence post, car, trash can, tree, etc to set the tripod onto. A tripod is a critical tool for night photos.

Also, use the self timer if you haven't already. It can work in lieu of a cable release or electronic shutter remote.

I'm sure the better photographer's here will have more suggestions for you.

P.S. StoopidGirl, nice sig!

 

Oh well sorry we missed you guys. Great movie though. My only comlaint was the moon was to bright that night and the screen was facing the moon. I will have to see it again in the theater.

I tried to get a shot of the MINIs watching the movie but it was to dark even with the full moon. At least for my camera. I only have a 15 sec exposure.

 

Cameras do not make a good picture, the photographer does.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech.htm

I read this almost every day. There's tons of info there.

 

hey i love this one...kinda spooooky

 

But cameras can sure have limitations on what the photographer can do

 

THANK YOU for that link!!

been reading it for the past 45mins! defo will read more in to it!


theres only one thing i do atm to make sure the SLR i use will get a good shot is i use a little Handheld 3meg Dig cam so i can teast shot some things to see if their any good and give it a try with my SLR

 

Many thanks for sharing that link with us. Ken has written a lot of insightful articles and has made me look at my cameras in a new light. This forum is certainly helping me with one of his tips and that's to get outside, create photos, and learn what art is to you.

Ken's article on night shots covers exactly what I'm currently trying to learn; probably is useful for others taking photos for this thread as well (Andreas' photos are jaw dropping).

 

A couple from tonight.

 

OK how did you get this shot so clear. [You must have some pretty smooth roads out there.

Good job man.

 

Here are some Night/Dusk shots I have taken in the last few days.





The rest of the pictures from above are at http://aaamini.smugmug.com

-Andy

 

Are the last two at Red Rocks? It kind of looks like it, but something makes me think they are somewhere else along the hogback.

Nice photos.

I miss Denver.

 

AAAMINI, very nice photos and taken at the perfect time in the evening. I especially like the figure 8 photo.

I'm going to guess Garden of the Gods instead.

 

I looked in the smugmug album. It's Red Rocks (the tunnel through the stone was the giveaway).