Can you give advice on how you would shoot this scene?

[MassJester]

Ooooh, I hadn't thought about that -- very interesting. Patience isn't really my strong suit, but it is worth trying.

 

[alsipd]

Most digital cameras have a night mode that allows this type of exposure. Night mode is best used with a tripod. I have some outstanding shots of Cindy's castle, Epcot and SSE using night mode and a table top tripod.

Good Luck

 

[BwaretheHOOK]

Another way to shoo the scene is to use the rear curtain flash feature with a longer exposure. That way you can capture the lights and then the flash exposes the awning and facade..... If you have a dslr it should be in the manuel....

 

[boBQuincy]

Just as a side question, are you limited to a 3 shot bracket, or can it be set to shoot 5 and 7?

The Canons are set up for a three shot bracket sequence, usually one at the orignal setting, one under, and one over. The three shots are fired off as quickly as the shutter speed allows, it often only takes one second for all three.

 

[DVC Jen]

Is it possible to do this with photoshop elements?

I am learning so much from this forum - sometimes I feel like my head is swimming just trying to follow what everyone is saying.

I'll get there - someday.

 

[ukcatfan]

Another way to shoo the scene is to use the rear curtain flash feature with a longer exposure. That way you can capture the lights and then the flash exposes the awning and facade..... If you have a dslr it should be in the manuel....

If it is a static subject, it does not matter which curtain the flash is with.

Kevin

 

[ukcatfan]

I've seen some fairly good attempts at using these techniques when using 1 image - taken in RAW - and then using the RAW editor to adjust exposure to create multiple files at different exposures that are then blended together. Not as good as using multiple original images, but still something to play with.

I must have missed this post yesterday. I have done this before with decent results. It was more because I missed the shot being in a hurry than intending to do it. It was at the Poly.

You could not see the background at all and the kids were overexposed in the original.

Kevin