First post: Singapore Nightscape

[johnmaeda]

Hi guys, I recently made a trip up the Benjamin Shearse Bridge.

Here are the photos.

Do CnC to help me improve.

Thanks

Colour


B/W


Im very new to night photography and this is actually my 1st attempt in it.
This pic was taken at iso400 which explains its noise. Think its alittle too high.

[Francis247]

Hi there,

Why are you using ISO400? Is it on tripod mount?

[johnmaeda]

Originally Posted by Francis247 Hi there, Why are you using ISO400? Is it on tripod mount?

Yes. camera was mounted on tripod.

As for the iso, I wasnt sure about which iso to use.

Btw, I am using a d70. n using a 18-135mm kit lense.

[entropy_h]

Originally Posted by johnmaeda Yes. camera was mounted on tripod. As for the iso, I wasnt sure about which iso to use. Btw, I am using a d70. n using a 18-135mm kit lense.

Since you have a tripod, you can keep the ISO as low as possible (100 in your case), and keep the shutter open for a longer period of time. That you won't have noise in your photo. That's one of the purposes of using a tripod; keep that ISO value low.

Your photo does look a bit underexposed. Try a lower ISO with a longer shutter speed.

[johnmaeda]

Originally Posted by entropy_h Since you have a tripod, you can keep the ISO as low as possible (100 in your case), and keep the shutter open for a longer period of time. That you won't have noise in your photo. That's one of the purposes of using a tripod; keep that ISO value low. Your photo does look a bit underexposed. Try a lower ISO with a longer shutter speed.

Thanks for the advice.

I will keep dat in mind.

As for the exposure, I think it might be due to the post processing to reduce the noise. Nevertheless, I will take note of that.

Thanks

[Hosea]

I think you were using f4.5?
Try a smaller aperture # range (e.g.F8-F16@low ISO with tripod)
As for composition, the construction site in front is as crowded as the main subject.

[johnmaeda]

Originally Posted by Hosea I think you were using f4.5? Try a smaller aperture # range (e.g.F8-F16@low ISO with tripod) As for composition, the construction site in front is as crowded as the main subject.

Now that you mention, I too feel that the foreground is as busy as the background. looks kind of heavy.

Thanks for the advice. I will take note of that

Would probably attempt a 2nd try but at a different location.

Btw any ideas on where wld be a good spot?

[Hosea]

Originally Posted by johnmaeda Now that you mention, I too feel that the foreground is as busy as the background. looks kind of heavy. Thanks for the advice. I will take note of that Would probably attempt a 2nd try but at a different location. Btw any ideas on where wld be a good spot?

Moving further down the bridge towards hotel for a better view. Choose an angle to avoid the construction site. You can try at Esplanade too.