WDW - Night Shots

[WDWFigment]

Post some of your favorite night shots here (I'm sure there's another thread similar to this, but I couldn't find it via searching or browsing the first few pages of this board).

I'll start:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/3255932092_e70b7d01d1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10245245@N07/3255932092/)
Clicking the picture takes you to its Flickr page, where you can access its EXIF data, access my other WDW shots, etc.

[Steve's Girl]

http://wendymitchell.smugmug.com/photos/423828549_dJFga-L.jpg

Here's one from Epcot

[annnewjerz]

If at all possible, can everyone add their EXIF if you've got it handy? Night shots are something I have done very little of and I'm looking forward to seeing what some of the settings are I see in all of these fantastic shots. :thumbsup2

[Suburbanmom]

http://amyhenkel.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p636643970-4.jpg
Nikon D50; 8 sec; f/8; ISO 200

http://amyhenkel.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p66546396-4.jpg
Nikon D50; 3 sec; f/8; ISO 200

http://amyhenkel.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p219678833-4.jpg
Nikon D50; 1 sec; f/8; ISO 200

[pdmedic]

I would appreciate the exif data as well.

Thanks in advance.

Travis ::cop:

[Steve's Girl]

Smugmug strips my exif and I'm too lazy to look it up on my external HD, but for most of my night shots, I use similar settings:

ISO 100
F8
shutter of 20-30 seconds

[handicap18]

Nikon D50, ISO 800, f/4.2, 1/1.3 seconds, 35mm:
http://handicap18.smugmug.com/photos/348888677_NjEx3-L.jpg

Nikon D50, ISO 800, f3.5, 1/2 second, 18mm:
http://handicap18.smugmug.com/photos/348889159_Jm7eP-L.jpg

Nikon D50, ISO 400, f/11, 30 seconds, 31mm:
http://handicap18.smugmug.com/photos/427313342_unBJU-L.jpg

Nikon D50, ISO 800, f/10, 4 seconds, 34mm:
http://handicap18.smugmug.com/photos/427313600_Yp8PQ-L.jpg


I don't know the reason I was using ISO 800 on some of those. Those with ISO 800 were my first trip to Disney with my dSLR. They still came out great, but at that point I still hadn't gotten all the setting stuff down yet (5 1/2 months after purchase).

[Tx_Belle]

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq279/I_Emma_Spook/WDW%20Trip%202008/Castle%20Night/1PA190347.jpg

And here it is softened up a bit:
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq279/I_Emma_Spook/Orton%20Imagery%20%20-%20newbie/14o_2pt5blur.jpg

[WDWFigment]

All of my EXIF data is on the Flickr page for each image (which can be accessed by clicking each image):
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2847826967_c4df6da816_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10245245@N07/2847826967/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2864695855_ace59bd8b7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10245245@N07/2864695855/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/3122844052_b4571860c4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10245245@N07/3122844052/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1189/3169683603_0ab20e1009_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10245245@N07/3169683603/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2787286274_f4b4239f61_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10245245@N07/2787286274/)

[edolyne]

http://wendymitchell.smugmug.com/photos/423828549_dJFga-L.jpg

Here's one from Epcot

Any chance you could shed some light on which camera and lens you used for this one? Thanks, it's an excellent shot.

[Steve's Girl]

Any chance you could shed some light on which camera and lens you used for this one? Thanks, it's an excellent shot.

Thanks. I used a Nikon D80 with the Tamron 28-75 lens mounted on a tripod.

[edolyne]

Thanks. I used a Nikon D80 with the Tamron 28-75 lens mounted on a tripod.

Thanks for the info

[JeffPoth]

Sorry for this being a little off topic. Figment, are you hosting the images through flickr?

[gdk123]

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff178/gdk123/IMG_1661.jpg

[WDWFigment]

Sorry for this being a little off topic. Figment, are you hosting the images through flickr?

Yes.

[ChrisinNJ]

All of my EXIF data is on the Flickr page for each image (which can be accessed by clicking each image):
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2847826967_c4df6da816_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10245245@N07/2847826967/)



Love this shot!

[boBQuincy]

http://www.suzieandbob.com/wdw/bwv_hdr_8091_89_90.jpg
Canon 30D, 24-105 @ 24 - HDR 1/8 f/4, 1/2 f/4, 2s f/4 - merged in Photomatix

http://www.suzieandbob.com/wdw/bwv_hdr_0378_6_7.jpg
Canon Xsi, 24-105 @ 24 - HDR 1/6 f/4, 1/20 f/4, 0.7s f/4

[Jeff Fillmore]

Good thread idea- I will add one I like. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3136681311_721f4513a7_b.jpg

EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capturelifeinaction/3136681311/meta/in/set-72157611599178507)

[caniswolfie]

Here are a few of my night photos:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/2572034658_7afd5ec0cc.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/75/206091064_7cd2b0ba78.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/95/206091054_d3a173f41c.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/60/206090673_b3fe95fbd3.jpg
Most of these are sitting up on my flickr (http://photo.caniswolfie.net)

[Mr.MouseFan]

http://www.misselizabeth.com/disney/tagged/disney10.jpg
1/4 sec f/3.2 ISO400

http://www.misselizabeth.com/disney/tagged/disney16.jpg
1/4 sec f/3.2 ISO400

http://www.misselizabeth.com/disney/tagged/disney22.jpg
1/50sec f/4 ISO200

http://www.misselizabeth.com/disney/tagged/disney25.jpg
1/6sec f/4 ISO400

[BorisMD]

I'll throw a few in to the mix:

http://borismd.smugmug.com/photos/468980154_MmvBz-L.jpg

http://borismd.smugmug.com/photos/468981139_4nAtP-L.jpg

http://borismd.smugmug.com/photos/468981078_FWnbf-L.jpg

http://borismd.smugmug.com/photos/468981117_ssGF6-L.jpg

http://borismd.smugmug.com/photos/468981335_3PGSJ-L.jpg

[Boss Hogg]

I've got a few to add to proceedings...

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll114/MatthewChurchill/Drink%20TR/IMG_9036-1.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll114/MatthewChurchill/Drink%20TR/IMG_9042-1.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll114/MatthewChurchill/Drink%20TR/IMG_9051-1.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll114/MatthewChurchill/Drink%20TR/IMG_8748-1.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll114/MatthewChurchill/Drink%20TR/IMG_8751-1.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll114/MatthewChurchill/Drink%20TR/IMG_8761-1.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i278/mattchurchill/13-7.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i278/mattchurchill/Pics332.jpg

[Merrywheather]

Here are a few, all with my Canon Rebel XTi

http://hh4202.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p1033655286-4.jpg
F/9, 20 sec, ISO 200, 22mm

http://hh4202.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p623096589-4.jpg
f/4, 1 sec, ISO 1600, 27mm

http://hh4202.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p925567428-4.jpg
f/10, 1 sec, ISO 200, 46mm

[dpic]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3261514424_a956889e0e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3261514744_3843ef01bb_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/3260688073_97b85307ea_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/3260687499_716cbd0a5a_o.jpg

[dpic]

Here's some more. Sorry, I was too lazy to copy down the exif for the shots. I'd be happy to provide if anyone would like.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/3261543514_9af187feb2_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3449/3261543122_a1d9b0116e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3403/3260687731_96df9438d6_o.jpg

[MarkBarbieri]

Couldn't we separate these into separate night shot threads based on camera brand?:confused3

[WDWFigment]

Couldn't we separate these into separate night shot threads based on camera brand?:confused3

I'm fairly new to this board, so I mean this as a serious inquiry and with no disrespect, but is this more a photography board or a Disney photography board? If the former, I totally agree that the brand distinction would be a good one. If the latter, I don't really see it as a meaningful distinction. I mean, if viewed for the "pretty shots," camera type is irrelevant, and if viewed to learn from EXIF data, the data is equally applicable regardless of brand (unless you want to split hairs on what camera has the best high ISO performance...and most of these shots are probably using a tripod, and at ISO 200, anyway, so that doesn't matter). Perhaps distinctions based on park (AK/MK/EPCOT/DHS) would make more sense?

I guess before we go any further, the question is: so what "type" of board is this?

[Michele]

I'm fairly new to this board

Well, we should explain that this is Mark being a smart alec. :lmao: :thumbsup2

[MarkBarbieri]

Yeah, it's a pretty good idea to ignore everything that I say, including this statement.

[wenrob]

I'm fairly new to this board, so I mean this as a serious inquiry and with no disrespect, but is this more a photography board or a Disney photography board? If the former, I totally agree that the brand distinction would be a good one. If the latter, I don't really see it as a meaningful distinction. I mean, if viewed for the "pretty shots," camera type is irrelevant, and if viewed to learn from EXIF data, the data is equally applicable regardless of brand (unless you want to split hairs on what camera has the best high ISO performance...and most of these shots are probably using a tripod, and at ISO 200, anyway, so that doesn't matter). Perhaps distinctions based on park (AK/MK/EPCOT/DHS) would make more sense?

I guess before we go any further, the question is: so what "type" of board is this?
Mark is just being a smarty pants, lol.:lmao: He'll come in here and give us two paragraphs and say, no, he is serious but he's just having fun.;)

[WDWFigment]

Yeah, it's a pretty good idea to ignore everything that I say, including this statement.


Ahhh, man, I've been punk'd! :badpc:

It's okay, you'll get yours... pirate:

[wenrob]

Here's some more. Sorry, I was too lazy to copy down the exif for the shots. I'd be happy to provide if anyone would like.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/3261543514_9af187feb2_o.jpg
Um, is this a guy? That's a pretty buff Tink.....

edited:Maybe it's the motion blur that makes the shoulders and chest look broader and the jaw more square?

[Pea-n-Me]

Mark = :stir: :rotfl:

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

I know the title says WDW, but here is California Adventure a night.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/Disneyland%20Dec%202007/PC160298.jpg

F/2.8 1/2sec ISO 100

[Quicklabs]

This one just makes me smile...How many times do you suppose that Grandpa opened his wallet for this little cherub that day?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/lleepoole/Openthewallet.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/lleepoole/Morocco.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/lleepoole/Ballandfountain.jpg

[dpic]

Um, is this a guy? That's a pretty buff Tink.....

edited:Maybe it's the motion blur that makes the shoulders and chest look broader and the jaw more square?
Ha, ha. I posted a couple of Tink photos 3-4 years ago and it went about 10 pages on whether Tink was a man or woman. Honestly, I think it's just blur, her positioning, and all the junk she has to wear. During that discussion someone said she needs to be around 100 pounds or less to qualify. That would be a pretty small guy.

[Jeff Fillmore]

A few more...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3261793091_089d11c138_b.jpg

EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capturelifeinaction/3261793091/meta/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/3262619674_38fc752e98_b.jpg

EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capturelifeinaction/3262619674/meta/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3261793405_81653a2ae6_b.jpg

EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capturelifeinaction/3261793405/meta/)

[Timeless]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2556357287_b1f7e5bce7_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2739014328_a160de1c93_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2663303321_0f3329c6e4_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/2541725328_8a1864085c_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2044/2541746220_62c35dccdc_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2804900742_9c66f80f76_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2680717122_09d208275a_b.jpg

[dpic]

A few more...



EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capturelifeinaction/3261793091/meta/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/3262619674_38fc752e98_b.jpg


Nice shot, Jeff. I always enjoy your stuff.

Note to self: buy star filter :thumbsup2

[annnewjerz]

Nice shot, Jeff. I always enjoy your stuff.

Note to self: buy star filter :thumbsup2

I don't want to speak for Jeff because I'm not pooooositive of this, however I don't believe he used a star filter. This picture alone has been my inspiration to hit AK on our trip in December for evening EMH (which I always avoid like plague) and because of that, I think he said he used the Sigma 30 1.4 for this shot on a tripod doing a longish exposure. I found out when taking shots of my Christmas tree this year that the longer the exposure, the better my stars were. :thumbsup2

[dpic]

I don't want to speak for Jeff because I'm not pooooositive of this, however I don't believe he used a star filter. This picture alone has been my inspiration to hit AK on our trip in December for evening EMH (which I always avoid like plague) and because of that, I think he said he used the Sigma 30 1.4 for this shot on a tripod doing a longish exposure. I found out when taking shots of my Christmas tree this year that the longer the exposure, the better my stars were. :thumbsup2
Thanks for the input. It's a very cool effect, and I would interested to hear from Jeff on this, too. I love night photography and am always interested in learning new methods. Thanks :thumbsup2

[annnewjerz]

Thanks for the input. It's a very cool effect, and I would interested to hear from Jeff on this, too. I love night photography and am always interested in learning new methods. Thanks :thumbsup2


I remember that I subbed to that thread. Here is the quote from Jeff when someone told him he had a "nice use of the star filter."

Thanks for the comment. Did not use a starlight filter- the flare came naturally with the small aperature (8 Blades = 8 Points ;) ) .

My new tripod is a Bogen/Manfrotto 190XDB with 486C2 Ballhead (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/496266-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto__190XDB_Tripod_Legs_Black_.html).

Here is the link to the whole thread, it's only a few pages but dedicated to AK at night.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1791010

[Pea-n-Me]

I believe he did use a star filter because if I recall, that AK shot was what inspired me to get one myself! :thumbsup2

ETA, hmm, well I definitely heard about it somewhere as I didn't even know what one was!

[annnewjerz]

I believe he did use a star filter because if I recall, that AK shot was what inspired me to get one myself! :thumbsup2

ETA, hmm, well I definitely heard about it somewhere as I didn't even know what one was!

See above, I bet you were typing while I was posting :)

ETA: this isn't a Disney shot, but it does demonstrate the stars on the lights without using a filter. I used f/16 for this shot of my Christmas tree and a 5 second exposure. You can definitely see some stars. I would imagine in AK since the bulbs over the walkway are much larger than those on a Christmas tree, you'd have the same effect, just larger like with Jeff's image.

Jeff seems to have used f/11 and a 10 second exposure for his AK shot.

http://annnewjerz.smugmug.com/photos/438100538_LFdDW-XL.jpg

[Pea-n-Me]

See above, I bet you were typing while I was posting :)
I did, that was my edit. :cutie:

[iggbees]

here are a few of mine. they don't stack up to any of the ones on this thread by any means, but i'll add them for fun.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3249684116_eebb9ca4e4.jpg

exif (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iggbees/3249684116/meta/) (this info is totally wrong, but feel free to look anyway. i think it has to do with my old 125mm manual focus lens.)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/3249682112_3865f2b230.jpg

exif (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iggbees/3249682112/meta/) (this info is totally wrong too, same lens used.)

[Jeff Fillmore]

Wow- there is like a whole debate going on here. :scratchin

Just to clarify- no star filter was used in any of the shots- I don't even have one. Pretty much any lens will flare like that when stopped down with a bright light source in the frame like that.

[Pea-n-Me]

Ok, then - who was it that had the star filter that inspired me?

That's going to bug me now. :p

[Jeff Fillmore]

I think Groucho uses one sometimes.

[zackiedawg]

Wow..didn't ever see this thread pop up, and it already has 4 pages! I love love love night shots, and have, I don't know...millions? ;) But of those I've uploaded and from Disney at least reduces the numbers a bit. Here are some of my faves from WDW (all exif should be intact...if there are any you want, just let me know):

Sony A300

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/108793099.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/108793096.jpg

(handheld...no tripod):
http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/108793189.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/107208581.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/107208563.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/107208562.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/107208588.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/107208520.jpg

Sony H5:

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/80889070/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/94411546.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/94411635.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/90206461.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/90328856.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/80869982.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/73481986.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/71779025.jpg

Sony 717:

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/63463604/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/62533044.jpg

[mickeysmyboy]

Quick question for all of you fantastic photograhers!! Do you always use a tripod for your night shoots?

I'm just now getting into photography and have an obsession with beautiful night pictures!

I have a Canon PowerShot SX10IS that I bought a few months ago and I love it! I took a few good night shots in automatic handheld last month in WDW. Just wondering for the future!!

Thanks!

[JimbobJimbo]

http://hinkel.smugmug.com/photos/401522102_Prcca-L-2.jpg

http://hinkel.smugmug.com/photos/401347729_RaCAF-L-2.jpg

http://hinkel.smugmug.com/photos/401660457_gZLxx-L-2.jpg

[zackiedawg]

Quick question for all of you fantastic photograhers!! Do you always use a tripod for your night shoots?

I'm just now getting into photography and have an obsession with beautiful night pictures!

I have a Canon PowerShot SX10IS that I bought a few months ago and I love it! I took a few good night shots in automatic handheld last month in WDW. Just wondering for the future!!

Thanks!

Usually I do...

In the first two of my shots above, I didn't have my tripod with me, but used a garbage can top and a bench to lay the camera on for the shots. In the third of my shots, it was handheld with a slightly higher ISO.

In general, the best night shots will be obtained with the lowest ISO (regardless of camera), a tripod, and either a cable or remote release, or using the self-timer to take the shot. Manual settings are usually best, in that you can tailor the aperture for just the right depth or light saturation, and the shutter for the precise length of exposure - but Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority both work well too - and for those not at all comfortable with settings, Auto or P mode in a pinch will do.

If you don't have a cable or remote release, best to set the self timer to snap the pic for you - even the tiny amount of vibration your hand causes in pressing and releasing the button can show up in the shot. And if you don't have a tripod, any level surface will do in a pinch - a garbage can, fence, wall, ledge, bench, etc.

When all else fails, you can get by with handheld shots - if you've got something to lean on you can help steady yourself for longer exposures, and cameras with image stabilization can help a little too.

A totally different look is shooting high ISO night shots - these are a little grainier, usually darker, not as saturated in color, but can deliver an interesting look and capture the feel of 'night'. These can often be done handheld, as long as the shutter speeds are 1/2 second or faster. The firehouse photo I took handheld is ISO400. This shot I used ISO800 well after sunset, handheld:

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/108793184.jpg

You can see the shadows are darker, with less detail, and there is a bit more graininess in the shadows and darker areas. It doesn't have that laser-sharp look that long exposure night shots do, nor as much color or saturation. But at the same time, it's a different style of photo and some folks enjoy this type of photography too.

[tebookie]

http://photos-f.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v2087/3/110/1380314992/n1380314992_30334429_4815.jpg

[Villainess]

ISO 100, 23mm, f/6.3, 4sec
http://danielleseals.smugmug.com/photos/367449943_Af66c-L.jpg

http://danielleseals.smugmug.com/photos/383772404_jxt99-L.jpg
ISO 100, 35mm, f/4, sec
http://danielleseals.smugmug.com/photos/383786235_vUhwm-L.jpg

[Todd_H]

Awesome shots everyone! I love night shots, but I haven't had much practice with them. I'm hoping to get some good ones when we go back in September. Here's a shot from Wishes last year:
http://thh.smugmug.com/photos/316020958_cvDzb-L-1.jpg

[dpic]

I remember that I subbed to that thread. Here is the quote from Jeff when someone told him he had a "nice use of the star filter."



Here is the link to the whole thread, it's only a few pages but dedicated to AK at night.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1791010Thanks, Ann. That was a good thread, and I liked looking through the photos on his site. I like your site, too. Keep up the good work!

[brack]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/December%202008/IMG_5017.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/December%202008/IMG_4981.jpg

[brack]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/December%202008/IMG_4747.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/December%202008/IMG_4738.jpg

[brack]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/December%202008/IMG_4741.jpg

[Wingman]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2739014328_a160de1c93_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2663303321_0f3329c6e4_b.jpg


I really enjoyed all of your images, especially these two.

Thanks for posting them.

[handicap18]

http://handicap18.smugmug.com/photos/427316643_6mqRM-L.jpg

http://handicap18.smugmug.com/photos/296790315_2bv58-L.jpg

[nurse.darcy]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2556357287_b1f7e5bce7_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2739014328_a160de1c93_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2663303321_0f3329c6e4_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/2541725328_8a1864085c_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2044/2541746220_62c35dccdc_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2804900742_9c66f80f76_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2680717122_09d208275a_b.jpg

As always Jeff, gorgeous photos. . .

[iluvdisnee]

I love taking Night shots at WDW I'll Play:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3276172029_39eddd8356_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3276992144_3a4ee98b39_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/3276992028_17cdffc252_o.jpg

Not a "Night" shot but a Dark Ride Shot


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3276171955_cce7c59d3b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3276992230_4350aac110_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3276992312_5e4827b954_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3476/3276172271_1afc7bab1e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3276992528_41d126b9c8_o.jpg

[WDWFigment]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/3841157420_9691102709_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10245245@N07/3841157420/)

Clicking the picture takes you to its Flickr page

[Simba22]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2847826967_c4df6da816_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10245245@N07/2847826967/)


This has to be one of the most creative things I've ever seen! Great job on this one! I'd frame that! LOL


http://hh4202.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p925567428-4.jpg
f/10, 1 sec, ISO 200, 46mm

I took almost this SAME picture! Mine is not as good as yours though!

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Simba_22/IMG_3077.jpg

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

These were taken hand held with our Rebel Xti ...

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/IMG_1573-01.jpg

Auto exposure, Program AE, 1/20 sec, f/4.5, ISO 1600


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/IMG_1596.jpg

Auto exposure, Program AE, 1/30 sec, f/3.5, ISO 1600


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/IMG_1609.jpg

Auto exposure, Program AE, 1/6 sec, f/3.5, ISO 100


This one was taken with our Canon PowerShot A570 IS

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/MGM01.jpg

Auto exposure, 0.4 sec, f/2.8, ISO 80

[juligrl]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p4/3jgirls/20090810_537.jpg

I have no idea how to pull up my exposure data. If somebody wants to guide me through it though, I'd be happy to share.

[GoofyDude]

I have no idea how to pull up my exposure data. If somebody wants to guide me through it though, I'd be happy to share.

Here's your EXIF data (courtesy of the FxIF plug-in for Firefox):
Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Image Date: 2009:08:10 02:02:30
Flash Used: Yes (Auto, red eye reduction mode)
Focal Length: 11.3mm
CCD Width: 4.29mm
Exposure Time: 0.017 s (1/60)
Aperture: f/3.2
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix

[Todd_H]

http://thh.smugmug.com/photos/533955367_ze6AE-M.jpg

http://thh.smugmug.com/photos/534229413_4Q4sJ-M.jpg

http://thh.smugmug.com/photos/534227771_huz23-M.jpg

http://thh.smugmug.com/photos/591485933_FHU9j-M.jpg

[juligrl]

Here's your EXIF data (courtesy of the FxIF plug-in for Firefox):
Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Image Date: 2009:08:10 02:02:30
Flash Used: Yes (Auto, red eye reduction mode)
Focal Length: 11.3mm
CCD Width: 4.29mm
Exposure Time: 0.017 s (1/60)
Aperture: f/3.2
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix

:thumbsup2 Thanks!

[WDWFigment]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3842998820_c2988179c1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10245245@N07/3842998820/)
Clicking the picture takes you to its Flickr page, where the EXIF data is located.

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Jan%202008/IMG_1616.jpg

Canon XTi, Auto exposure, Program AE, 4 sec, f/5.6, 50mm, ISO 100


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Jan%202008/IMG_1391.jpg

Canon XTi, Auto exposure, Program AE, 10 sec, f/3.5, 18mm, ISO 100


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Jan%202008/IMG_1215a.jpg

Canon XTi, Auto exposure, Program AE, 4.5 sec, f/3.5, 18mm, ISO 100


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/lblambert/Jan%202008/IMG_1144.jpg

Canon XTi, Auto exposure, Program AE, 8 sec, f/4.5, 34mm, ISO 100

[zackiedawg]

great sky colors Todd...I love that deep blue twilight color at Disney that comes just after sunset...wonderful time for night shots.

[zackiedawg]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3842998820_c2988179c1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10245245@N07/3842998820/)
Clicking the picture takes you to its Flickr page, where the EXIF data is located.

Very nice shot - well controlled light, and I like the wide angle too. The many-pointed stars are a cool effect - I assume an odd number of aperture blades on that lens?

[BorisMD]

Nice shots Bonnie,

May I be so bold as to suggest that on your next trip, you consider trying night shots in Av mode, and going for a narrow aperture (set it for something like f/18), and see how that works. You may find that you get sharper images with very good color rendition. I'm assuming you're using a tripod, as that would be mandatory with that long of an exposure.

Regards,

Boris

[zackiedawg]

Here are some more I've uploaded since my last batch in February, including from my June trip. There are a lot of them...I told you I like to take night shots! Deep breath, OK, here goes:

http://themagicinpixels.com/forum/gallery/pictures/66-220209152213-1.jpeg

http://themagicinpixels.com/forum/gallery/pictures/66-220209152213-3.jpeg

http://themagicinpixels.com/forum/gallery/pictures/66-220209152526-9.jpeg

http://themagicinpixels.com/forum/gallery/pictures/66-220209155125-4.jpeg

http://themagicinpixels.com/forum/gallery/pictures/66-050409175052-0.jpeg

http://themagicinpixels.com/forum/gallery/pictures/66-050409175052-2.jpeg

http://themagicinpixels.com/forum/gallery/pictures/66-230409113545-3.jpeg

http://themagicinpixels.com/forum/gallery/pictures/66-030509231809-1.jpeg

http://themagicinpixels.com/forum/gallery/pictures/66-030509231810-5.jpeg

http://themagicinpixels.com/forum/gallery/pictures/66-170509013859-9.jpeg

http://themagicinpixels.com/forum/gallery/pictures/66-100609090940-4.jpeg

http://themagicinpixels.com/forum/gallery/pictures/66-150809005710-1.jpeg

http://themagicinpixels.com/forum/gallery/pictures/66-150809005711-2.jpeg

http://themagicinpixels.com/forum/gallery/pictures/66-150809005711-9.jpeg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/113609224.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/113609221.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/113609222.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/113609281.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/113609228.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/113609229.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/113609227.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/113609226.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/113609225.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/113609277.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/113609276.jpg

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Nice shots Bonnie,

May I be so bold as to suggest that on your next trip, you consider trying night shots in Av mode, and going for a narrow aperture (set it for something like f/18), and see how that works. You may find that you get sharper images with very good color rendition. I'm assuming you're using a tripod, as that would be mandatory with that long of an exposure.

Regards,

Boris

:thumbsup2 Thanks very much for the tip ... I'll definitely try that in October ...

[Merrywheather]

I took almost this SAME picture!

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2 I like that view! :goodvibes

[Merrywheather]

Ok, I'll play...:goodvibes...

http://hh4202.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p1063757921-4.jpg
25mm f/16 31sec ISO200

http://hh4202.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p864359043-4.jpg
39mm f/8 2sec ISO200

http://hh4202.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p272120320-4.jpg
17mm f/16 30sec ISO200

http://hh4202.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p899204400-4.jpg
37mm f/9 8sec ISO200

http://hh4202.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p597055533-4.jpg
28mm f/9 15sec ISO200

[missnanse]

I am not a photographer in any way:confused3 so may compliment all of you & tell you I am in awe of all of you. these pictures are marvelous.:worship::worship::worship::worship::wor ship:

[WillowBelle]

Here's a few of mine:

http://pixiewillow.smugmug.com/photos/606979777_iVfqr-L.jpg

http://pixiewillow.smugmug.com/photos/606980613_QAba9-L.jpg

http://pixiewillow.smugmug.com/photos/606980819_PoKhj-L.jpg

http://pixiewillow.smugmug.com/photos/606980415_9Zgbd-L.jpg

[mizzoumom]

Ok folks wonder if you all could help me. I have a Canon S3Is camera. Are there any hints you can give me for getting some great shots.

[UKMark]

I love the parks at night :love:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/markbukdish/BAH1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/markbukdish/BAH2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/markbukdish/castlesnowflakes.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/markbukdish/SEchristmas.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/markbukdish/castleblue.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/markbukdish/Tiles1.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/markbukdish/tomorrowlandnight8x6.jpg

[zackiedawg]

Mizzoumom,
You can do fine work with an S3 IS. I'd give you a few key pieces of advice:

Tripod
ISO100
aV or tV mode

If you want to take great night shots with your camera, the most basic advice is to use a very slow shutter speed with very low ISO...as low as you can go. This will help avoid noise in your shots and keep things clean, saturated, and detailed. BUT, when shooting slow shutter shots, the camera must be absolutely still - even your finger pressing the shutter can vibrate it. So set it up on a tripod (or you can use a fence, wall, trashcan, or any other level surface), then use the self-timer feature to take the shot. That way you can press the shutter down and let go of the camera, and let it snap the shot when the timer triggers.

Slow shutters can be achieved easily in Manual mode, Shutter Priority Mode, and Aperture Priority mode. Which you use is up to you - you can also get by temporarily by using the Night Scene mode on your camera until you feel more comfortable. In aperture priority mode, you set the aperture to a lower number (which means bigger aperture) when you want the shutter to not take quite as long - but you can also sometimes narrow your field of focus so something close comes in focus, but something farther may be a bit put of focus. The camera will determine how long it needs to fire the shutter open to get enough light and take the photo. If you set the aperture to a larger number (smaller aperture), the camera may need to take longer to get the proper exposure - you may want this though, because it will not only expand your field of focus, but will also mean longer streaks or trails for any moving objects in your shot, since they are in motion through your shot for a longer period of time.

In Shutter priority, you let the camera choose the aperture, and you just tell it how long you want to expose the shutter for. Usually with night shooting, your shutter speeds will be in the seconds - anywhere from 1 to 30 seconds on your camera.

Manual mode just lets you choose both the aperture and the shutter - so as you grow more confident that you know what the settings will produce, you can start moving to that manual mode.

The only limitation your camera will have is taking handheld snapshots at night - for that, you need a very high ISO (800-1600 minimum) and a very sensitive or 'fast' lens with an aperture of F1.4-1.8 or so...your camera's aperture is only F2.8, and your ISO isn't very usable above 400 or so.

But most people think of those lovely, colorful, sharp night shots of buildings and landscapes and streaky lights...and your camera can do those just fine!

[boBQuincy]

http://www.suzieandbob.com/wdw/bw_5166_4_5.jpg

[hncg57c]

All of these night shots are great. Just curious, when were these pictures taken? There is hardly people in a lot of the posted shots; I would like to eventually take pictures without crowds.

[zackiedawg]

All of these night shots are great. Just curious, when were these pictures taken? There is hardly people in a lot of the posted shots; I would like to eventually take pictures without crowds.

One thing to remember with slow shutter photography - people walking in front of your camera mean less and less the longer the shutter speed goes. You can actually make people virtually disappear just by using a long shutter - say 30 seconds. What the camera is doing is opening the shutter and leaving it open for all that time - anything still will be captured in sharp detail...anything moving slightly will be blurred, and anything moving continuously through the frame will be but a faint ghost trail or even completely gone. Since the moving person is only in any given spot in your shot for a fraction of a second, the whole rest of the time the camera is exposing there isn't a person there. So the 29 1/2 seconds of the shot with noone there will 'overwrite' the 1/2 second there was a person there.

So many night shots you see look like noone was in the parks, when often people were there, but you only see them show up in the shot if they were standing still for a reasonable period of time.

Just to give you an example of how effectively you can blur people out, here's a 13 second exposure of the Haunted Mansion taken during the day...you KNOW there was a line there...but they were moving forward during my exposure, and in the end you basically don't see anyone there:

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/107208635.jpg

If you look close, you may notice a faint blur or darker area where people would be.

In this one, it's the Liberty Square bridge from the castle hub, in the middle of the afternoon. Hundreds of people walked through this shot, but it was a 30-second exposure, so you can barely notice anyone was there (someone in a red shirt stopped or was moving slow, and picked up a little streak on the left side, and people coming down the castle bypass in white shirts picked up a bit):

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/107208665.jpg

That principle is what makes night shots often look so quiet and abandoned. They are often there, but you just don't see them because they stayed in motion:

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/113609269.jpg

(You know that place is never empty at 9:30pm, with the dinner crowds!)

Hope that helps explain it a bit!