Noob shooter spotted..

williamchew85 · 11th February 2009

I kinda new to dslr.. please give some comment and advise for my new shots..
note: no tripod used in the following shots...

setup: D90 + 18-105mm VR

#1

#2

#3

#4

TroyP · 11th February 2009

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williamchew85 · 11th February 2009

Originally Posted by TroyP

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thanks... edited

luna_sea83 · 11th February 2009

Your colors are quite warm, on intent?

#3 is great!

#4 a little too blown

williamchew85 · 11th February 2009

Originally Posted by luna_sea83

Your colors are quite warm, on intent?

#3 is great!

#4 a little too blown

yeah i kinda shot them in vivd with some saturation setting
and thanks for your comment

wat do u suggest for #4?

luna_sea83 · 11th February 2009

a tripod with slow shutter speed and go low on ISO

Francis247 · 11th February 2009

If you really want to do night photography, try to invest on a tripod. It is really a need.
#1 and #2 - Underexposed.
#3 - Good
#4 - Blown out and Blurred.

Use the Rule of 8 as a start and you should be able to get your exposure right.

Try to change your WB to Auto or shoot using RAW, then tweak the WB to get the effect you wanted.

Just another advice, try not to use VIVID or SATURATION +1 for your setting especially in Night Shooting. It tends to boost your orange and red too much. Just my thought.

williamchew85 · 11th February 2009

Originally Posted by Francis247

If you really want to do night photography, try to invest on a tripod. It is really a need.
#1 and #2 - Underexposed.
#3 - Good
#4 - Blown out and Blurred.

Use the Rule of 8 as a start and you should be able to get your exposure right.

Try to change your WB to Auto or shoot using RAW, then tweak the WB to get the effect you wanted.

Just another advice, try not to use VIVID or SATURATION +1 for your setting especially in Night Shooting. It tends to boost your orange and red too much. Just my thought.

wow thanks for your valuable advice!!

Francis247 · 14th February 2009

Originally Posted by williamchew85

wow thanks for your valuable advice!!

You are welcome. Practise more, shoot more and share more.

hihao · 16th February 2009

Can someone share with me what is the rule of eight? im real bad at night photography so can anyone also give advice to me to get great night shots?

Francis247 · 16th February 2009

Originally Posted by hihao

Can someone share with me what is the rule of eight? im real bad at night photography so can anyone also give advice to me to get great night shots?

I had compile quite a lot of useful information in my sticky threads. The answers right in front. http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showp...55&postcount=1

Hope that help.

coolin · 16th February 2009

third one is really nice. i love it too. was that original or did you edit the blur?
4 , you should change your white balance and lower exposure.

kaikibbler · 16th February 2009

#1 + #2 I would lower shutter speed by about 1/2 stop. That will have the dual effect of 1) more exposure and 2) smooth out water surface and reflections. Tripod necessary. I like all of them, and actually quite like the "warm" colors. #4 needs smaller aperture.

dazism · 16th February 2009

nice.. #3 is blur is Post Process??
i feel hot looking at all 4...they all look very warm to me..

Francis247 · 16th February 2009

Originally Posted by dazism

nice.. #3 is blur is Post Process??
i feel hot looking at all 4...they all look very warm to me..

WB plays an important in conveying feel and the mood to viewers.
That is why try to play around with the WB to achieve the feel that you want.

bwilly · 5th April 2009

Your WB seem off, also the pics does not seem sharp.
Also tripod is very essential for night shots unless you are trying some arty shots.

The esplanade colour is off, similar for the orchard road shots.
I am not sure if you can see from my facebook upload.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/p...1&id=520584028

Forgot to add more constructive advise.
Try a few WB setting, do not leave it to Auto, as the camera many at times get confuse from what the photographer see and its' own judgement. For scenery shots, there are usually plentiful of time to get the shots again. Once you are sure of your camera settings, shooting oversea, you get better results where there is lesser of opportunity for errors.

nickmak · 5th April 2009

Another way is to shoot in RAW then apply the WB settings on the computer.

11th February 2009	#6
luna_sea83 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 887	Re: Noob shooter spotted.. a tripod with slow shutter speed and go low on ISO __________________ Multiply

11th February 2009	#7
Francis247 Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hougang, Sengkang Posts: 5,348	Re: Noob shooter spotted.. If you really want to do night photography, try to invest on a tripod. It is really a need. #1 and #2 - Underexposed. #3 - Good #4 - Blown out and Blurred. Use the Rule of 8 as a start and you should be able to get your exposure right. Try to change your WB to Auto or shoot using RAW, then tweak the WB to get the effect you wanted. Just another advice, try not to use VIVID or SATURATION +1 for your setting especially in Night Shooting. It tends to boost your orange and red too much. Just my thought. __________________ 莫问前程有愧,只求今生无悔. Time pasts, Places changed, Beauty faded, what is left are Photos of Memories… Last edited by Francis247; 11th February 2009 at 04:32 PM.

16th February 2009	#10
hihao New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3	Re: Noob shooter spotted.. Can someone share with me what is the rule of eight? im real bad at night photography so can anyone also give advice to me to get great night shots?

16th February 2009	#12
coolin Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 370	Re: Noob shooter spotted.. third one is really nice. i love it too. was that original or did you edit the blur? 4 , you should change your white balance and lower exposure. __________________ My Flickr

16th February 2009	#13
kaikibbler Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 207	Re: Noob shooter spotted.. #1 + #2 I would lower shutter speed by about 1/2 stop. That will have the dual effect of 1) more exposure and 2) smooth out water surface and reflections. Tripod necessary. I like all of them, and actually quite like the "warm" colors. #4 needs smaller aperture.

11th February 2009	#1
williamchew85 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 214	Noob shooter spotted.. I kinda new to dslr.. please give some comment and advise for my new shots.. note: no tripod used in the following shots... setup: D90 + 18-105mm VR #1 #2 #3 #4 Last edited by williamchew85; 11th February 2009 at 02:25 PM.

11th February 2009	#2
TroyP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 955	Re: Noob shooter spotted.. Pics arent showing. Try hosting from Flickr, you can create a free account there. __________________ Nikon D90, 50mm + Raynox DCR250 Flickr

11th February 2009	#4
luna_sea83 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 887	Re: Noob shooter spotted.. Your colors are quite warm, on intent? #3 is great! #4 a little too blown __________________ Multiply

16th February 2009	#14
dazism Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 199	Re: Noob shooter spotted.. nice.. #3 is blur is Post Process?? i feel hot looking at all 4...they all look very warm to me..

5th April 2009	#16
bwilly Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Woodlands Posts: 1,835	Re: Noob shooter spotted.. Your WB seem off, also the pics does not seem sharp. Also tripod is very essential for night shots unless you are trying some arty shots. The esplanade colour is off, similar for the orchard road shots. I am not sure if you can see from my facebook upload. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/p...1&id=520584028 Forgot to add more constructive advise. Try a few WB setting, do not leave it to Auto, as the camera many at times get confuse from what the photographer see and its' own judgement. For scenery shots, there are usually plentiful of time to get the shots again. Once you are sure of your camera settings, shooting oversea, you get better results where there is lesser of opportunity for errors. __________________ Canon EOS 50D • 24-105mm f4 L IS • 70-200mm f/4 L • 50mm f/1.8 [b] • Last edited by bwilly; 5th April 2009 at 06:13 PM.

5th April 2009	#17
nickmak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,366	Re: Noob shooter spotted.. Another way is to shoot in RAW then apply the WB settings on the computer.