Noobie first few night shot

[chrispy]

Csers butties pls C & C so that i can improve. =) ur help will be appreciated!




esplanage

setting: Exposure: 2
Aperture: f/9.0
Focal Length: 17 mm
ISO Speed: 500

merlion

Exposure: 2
Aperture: f/18.0
Focal Length: 23 mm
ISO Speed: 400

color me red!

same setting this i edit for fun.

durian with a heart

Exposure: 2
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 17 mm


Be my valentine!

Exposure: 2
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 55 mm

[chrispy]

errr butties really no C & C to help me improve...

[Francis247]

#1. Increase your exposure time to nicer reflection or wait till late night when the water is more calm, then the reflection will be nicer.

#2. Exposure for Merlion is spot on, but the background unexposed.

[chrispy]

Originally Posted by Francis247 #1. Increase your exposure time to nicer reflection or wait till late night when the water is more calm, then the reflection will be nicer. noted #2. Exposure for Merlion is spot on, but the background unexposed.

#2 actually i also feel the background is unexposed... but if i increase my exposure the merlion exposure will be overexposed. any tips for me?


really thks on ur C & C.

[chrispy]

Read up the tips on Tips, Tricks and Guidelines for Night Photography.

here are somemore test shot.

sleepy neighbourhood.


pardon my window cuz i want to squeeze the building in.





only did some cropping.

pls C&C. only this i can improve myself.... thks for the tips on the sticky.

[Dinorex]

Originally Posted by chrispy #2 actually i also feel the background is unexposed... but if i increase my exposure the merlion exposure will be overexposed. any tips for me? really thks on ur C & C.

Since I am still new to photography I always have the same problem too. So i usually "cheat" by take 2 of different exposure then blend them in PS later.

My friend also suggest using cokin type GND filter.. don't know how it will turn out as I dont have 1 to try. No budget to get 1 yet.

I also want to know how the pro do it. Hopefully they will share..

[chrispy]

Originally Posted by Dinorex Since I am still new to photography I always have the same problem too. So i usually "cheat" by take 2 of different exposure then blend them in PS later. My friend also suggest using cokin type GND filter.. don't know how it will turn out as I dont have 1 to try. No budget to get 1 yet. I also want to know how the pro do it. Hopefully they will share..

thks for sharing ur tips too!!! but was wondering also do CPL filter will it help? i noe is mainly for day shot tat made the sky bluer but can it help at night too? cuz i was eyeing on tat filter....

hopefully can 2 in 1. haha....

[Francis247]

Originally Posted by chrispy thks for sharing ur tips too!!! but was wondering also do CPL filter will it help? i noe is mainly for day shot tat made the sky bluer but can it help at night too? cuz i was eyeing on tat filter.... hopefully can 2 in 1. haha....

This thread will answer your question on the CPL.
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showp...3&postcount=12

[Francis247]

Originally Posted by Dinorex Since I am still new to photography I always have the same problem too. So i usually "cheat" by take 2 of different exposure then blend them in PS later. My friend also suggest using cokin type GND filter.. don't know how it will turn out as I dont have 1 to try. No budget to get 1 yet. I also want to know how the pro do it. Hopefully they will share..

Getting a GND is one way to overcome the problem of having 2 subjects of different exposure (One need shorter exposure, the other longer). But a cheaper way is to get a black card and use it to "dodge" to reduce the exposure needed for one of the subject (the one that need shorter exposure) while keeping the shutter open to get the correct exposure for the one with the longer exposure.

[Francis247]

The feel for the 3 HDB shots are much better in term of exposure control. Good work.

Now, the next exercise is to play around with WB. The current feel of the photos are not bad. If you shot in RAW, try to tweak the WB to see what effect you can achieve.

[catchlights]

Originally Posted by chrispy #2 actually i also feel the background is unexposed... but if i increase my exposure the merlion exposure will be overexposed. any tips for me? really thks on ur C & C.

go early, shoot it when the sky still in dark blue.

[chrispy]

Originally Posted by Francis247 Getting a GND is one way to overcome the problem of having 2 subjects of different exposure (One need shorter exposure, the other longer). But a cheaper way is to get a black card and use it to "dodge" to reduce the exposure needed for one of the subject (the one that need shorter exposure) while keeping the shutter open to get the correct exposure for the one with the longer exposure.

hmmm... this i am still wondering hw to do it... sry really noob still duno how to use black card to "dodge"

Originally Posted by Francis247 The feel for the 3 HDB shots are much better in term of exposure control. Good work. Now, the next exercise is to play around with WB. The current feel of the photos are not bad. If you shot in RAW, try to tweak the WB to see what effect you can achieve.

still not very good photo editing so still shooting in Jpeg but will try out Raw mode. Thks!!!!

Originally Posted by catchlights go early, shoot it when the sky still in dark blue.

this sat i will try other place & will shoot ard 6-8pm.

[chrispy]

more test shot.... all pic is shot in raw ard 730-8pm.... change the setting to landscape.













fun shot!


butties pls C&C!!!! thks in advance!!!

[chrispy]

Originally Posted by Francis247 Getting a GND is one way to overcome the problem of having 2 subjects of different exposure (One need shorter exposure, the other longer). But a cheaper way is to get a black card and use it to "dodge" to reduce the exposure needed for one of the subject (the one that need shorter exposure) while keeping the shutter open to get the correct exposure for the one with the longer exposure.

u got any brand GND filter to recomend? like also many choose... like Soft Edge GND, Hard Edge, GND Radial Blend. wich type do u think i really need?

u also say something abt the black card... hmmm... how to dogde block the lens? sry juz want to noe more.

[Francis247]

Originally Posted by chrispy u got any brand GND filter to recomend? like also many choose... like Soft Edge GND, Hard Edge, GND Radial Blend. wich type do u think i really need? u also say something abt the black card... hmmm... how to dogde block the lens? sry juz want to noe more.

For GND, it is not necessary unless you see yourself using it very often. But if you want, Tianya and Cokin are your best bet. For the best quality, go for Lee filter, but that will really cost you. Photographers generally like range of soft to hard edges depending on situation.

For the Black Card Technique, I am trying to come up with a Sticky thread. Do keep in view. Thanks.

[chrispy]

will do... no C & C from anyone???

[candleghost]

Originally Posted by chrispy Finally got my tripod as my birthday present. Csers butties pls C & C so that i can improve. =) esplanage setting: Exposure: 2 Aperture: f/9.0 Focal Length: 17 mm ISO Speed: 500

i noticed tat u fixed your shutter time and varies the others, if the object you are shooting is stationary and no other movement, I will advise u to stick to low ISO 100m fix the aperture on f8 , play with the time, for picture #1, if you put on longer shutter speed, based on calculation of ISO 100 f8 with 8 sec exposure, you will be able to maintain the same photo but enchanced with the water base super smooth and clean..

[chrispy]

Originally Posted by candleghost i noticed tat u fixed your shutter time and varies the others, if the object you are shooting is stationary and no other movement, I will advise u to stick to low ISO 100m fix the aperture on f8 , play with the time, for picture #1, if you put on longer shutter speed, based on calculation of ISO 100 f8 with 8 sec exposure, you will be able to maintain the same photo but enchanced with the water base super smooth and clean..

ya the first few shot i really nv longer the shutter speed. will really look into it. thks bro for ur C&C... really appreaciated.

[candleghost]

Originally Posted by chrispy ya the first few shot i really nv longer the shutter speed. will really look into it. thks bro for ur C&C... really appreaciated.

the normal practice for new shooter will be shooting a few different setting of the same spot, in the old days, we need to write down the setting of wat we shot, now is so lucky,everything is in the exif. there is no harm shooting like 8 to 10 shots per location or even more.. try burst dif timing and dif aperture and see the different result, it wil be fun happy shooting. Another tip is when u shooting long exposure, if you don have a trigger, use 10 sec self timer , and also cover the viewfinder to prevent light from going in.

[chrispy]

Originally Posted by candleghost the normal practice for new shooter will be shooting a few different setting of the same spot, in the old days, we need to write down the setting of wat we shot, now is so lucky,everything is in the exif. there is no harm shooting like 8 to 10 shots per location or even more.. try burst dif timing and dif aperture and see the different result, it wil be fun happy shooting. Another tip is when u shooting long exposure, if you don have a trigger, use 10 sec self timer , and also cover the viewfinder to prevent light from going in.

ya now adays is easier to take photo with diff setting...also now then i knew tat even light will go into ur viewfinder... haha... thks for sharing!