Dis PB Monthly Assignment, 8/09: Get out the tripods - Shutter Speed & Low Light

[BorisMD]

Here's one I took tonight before dinner:

8 sec, f/20, 22mm, ISO 100, Av, -0.33 exp comp, auto WB

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Last Thursday while in Florida we were treated to an amazing show of cloud to cloud lightning storm. My girls were totally fascinated with this since we don't get regular lightning at home. I had to bump the ISO up since it was a ways off.

f/13 2.3sec ISO 1000 38mm using a remote shutter release

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

Once you get the hang of it, night shots are very easy. I think people tend to over estimate them simply because not many people take the time to use a tripod, remote shutter, etc. I find it much more difficult to get a good mid-day shot or a properly lit portrait shot. Maybe that's just me.

I feel the same way; mid day shots are far more difficult for me.

Just a reminder:
There's about 10 days left in the month of August.
If you haven't gotten out with your tripod, GO NOW!
There was a very good response here, but would like to see SOME MORE, especially from those who need to push the envelope a little bit and come out of their comfort zones.
Let's see some more!

I have a lot of long shutter/low light shots, I just don't have any that I took this month, and I don't have time to get out the tripod and go shooting right now.

 

[Gdad]

I don't have time to get out the tripod and go shooting right now.

Same here- this month is ending way too quick. I got my flash gels from B&H two weeks ago but have not had time to get out and do what I planned!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Don't worry - the thread will be here. You can add them in when you get them! (Just trying to give a little nudge to those who might be meaning to give it a try, but haven't yet.)

 

[Evad]

Just a reminder:

There's about 10 days left in the month of August.

If you haven't gotten out with your tripod, GO NOW!

There was a very good response here, but would like to see SOME MORE, especially from those who need to push the envelope a little bit and come out of their comfort zones.

Let's see some more!

Alright, I didn't want to do this because my night photography basically sucks.

I got the tripod out in my backyard of all places and gave it try.

This is what I ended up with. Please insert criticisms where needed

Thank you.....


1

Exposure Time: 18.000 s


2

Exposure Time: 14.000 s

3

Exposure Time: 5.200 s

 

[ColleenG]

Dave they all are pretty good. I like the third one the best. Great reflection.

 

[kaffinito]

Evad - the third shot is a really nice one!

Pea-n-Me, I love your night shots at Niagara falls - you really got some nice photos!

I haven't posted any yet on this thread, but after last nights Wishes I will. I didn't have my tripod with me (I know -sacrilege) but I found that a fast shutter and higher ISO's will get me some decent hand held shots.

Great thread and nice tutorial!

 

[annnewjerz]

I know we're getting close to the end of the month---but I might actually be able to contribute! I haven't taken my tripod out since July because my Nikon infared remote really started to harsh my mellow.

Today, I received my new fancy pants cable release and am hoping this one performs better. AND, today also happens to be the day that I am meeting up with Karyl (spinetnglr) to borrow her 10.5 fisheye for a little while. Hopefully I'll get something post-worthy by this weekend in time for the deadline.

 

[Frantasmic]

A great electric storm blew through and I got on the tail end of it with these shots.

 

[spinetnglr]

I know we're getting close to the end of the month---but I might actually be able to contribute! I haven't taken my tripod out since July because my Nikon infared remote really started to harsh my mellow.

Today, I received my new fancy pants cable release and am hoping this one performs better. AND, today also happens to be the day that I am meeting up with Karyl (spinetnglr) to borrow her 10.5 fisheye for a little while. Hopefully I'll get something post-worthy by this weekend in time for the deadline.

Can't wait to see what you do with it !!!

 

[kaffinito]

Here is my contribution to the thread.

All of these were shot hand held without railing or support (it was drizzling). Only one shot in 6 had to get deleted, which I thought was a pretty good track record (especially for me). I cheated a bit and used priority mode and set the white balance to Florescent. I was afraid to use my normal fireworks settings without a tripod.

I think I have a new favorite night lens. You can't really tell it here, but it's nice and fast, and I can shoot without a tripod at night which is a bonus.

The obligatory Castle shot.

28mm f/2.8 lens
ISO 1600
1/30th of a second
Exposure Bias of -0.3

Wishes (Note how the Castle is a little fuzzy but the fireworks are crisp)

f/5
ISO 1600
1/100th sec
-0.3

Wishes

f/2.8
ISO 1600
1/15th
-0.3

Wishes - this one is my fav. I'm going to copy these settings and use them later on in the trip.

f/3.5
ISO 1600
1/50th
-0.3

My oldest DS (the birthday boy) and my DN aged 6. It's the first time I've seen DS smile during Wishes. Again, this one is a little fuzzy.

f2.8
ISO 1600
1/8th
-0.3

 

[Gdad]

Finally got out last night and put the tripod and new flash gels to some use on a couple abandoned structures. Click on any image for full size, EXIF, etc.

 

[nascar8820]

8-22-2009 - Pataskala Street Fair

Canon PowerShot SX100 IS - F8 1/2 sec ISO 800

8-28-2009 - Obetz Zucchini Festival

Canon PowerShot SX100 IS - F8 1/2 sec ISO 200