Star of Bethlehem?
Dec 20, 2013 22:49:55 #
Actually, it's the planet Venus, but it was posing so nicely, I couldn't resist it... I spent a couple of hours going round the town, just shooting the homes with all the decorations...
I know they aren't the greatest, but I was having fun!
I know they aren't the greatest, but I was having fun!
Dec 20, 2013 22:56:50 #
What do you mean "not the greatest"..., I get a thrill from seeing neighborhood lights. In fact...these aren't to shabby. Sharing in the Joy of Christmas is such a delight. Thanks Bloke...and Merry Christmas.
Dec 20, 2013 23:02:41 #
It is very prominent the last couple of days. Great photos. It appears to me that you live in a small town. Right or wrong?
Dec 20, 2013 23:24:48 #
Bloke wrote:
Actually, it's the planet Venus, but it was posing so nicely, I couldn't resist it... I spent a couple of hours going round the town, just shooting the homes with all the decorations...
I know they aren't the greatest, but I was having fun!
I know they aren't the greatest, but I was having fun!
The composition is good, the focus is sharp, and the exposure is more than acceptable. A lot of noise, but hey, it is night photography and I like the neighborhood shots, good Christmas stuff! Thanks for posting!
Phil
Dec 20, 2013 23:24:48 #
Bloke wrote:
Actually, it's the planet Venus, but it was posing so nicely, I couldn't resist it... I spent a couple of hours going round the town, just shooting the homes with all the decorations...
I know they aren't the greatest, but I was having fun!
I know they aren't the greatest, but I was having fun!
The composition is good, the focus is sharp, and the exposure is more than acceptable. A lot of noise, but hey, it is night photography and I like the neighborhood shots, good Christmas stuff! Thanks for posting!
Phil
Dec 20, 2013 23:56:03 #
James56 wrote:
What do you mean "not the greatest"..., I get a thrill from seeing neighborhood lights. In fact...these aren't to shabby. Sharing in the Joy of Christmas is such a delight. Thanks Bloke...and Merry Christmas.
Thanks. I must admit, I do like the second one. I just managed to catch the sky while there was still something 'there'.
Dec 21, 2013 00:00:28 #
tramsey wrote:
It is very prominent the last couple of days. Great photos. It appears to me that you live in a small town. Right or wrong?
Yep, a fairly small town in South-central PA, not far from Gettysburg.
Dec 21, 2013 00:05:28 #
GPS Phil wrote:
The composition is good, the focus is sharp, and the exposure is more than acceptable. A lot of noise, but hey, it is night photography and I like the neighborhood shots, good Christmas stuff! Thanks for posting!
Phil
Phil
Yeah, the noise was a bit of a problem. I cleaned it up as much as I could in LightRoom, but my skills are not exactly up at the cutting edge. They were long exposures, shot on 'P' - I tried various manual variations, but the auto always came out looking the best! I think it pushed ISO up to 3200, which was probably the cause.
I came through another neigbourhood this evening, and there were some nice decorations there. Unfortunately, while we are milder than we have been for ages, it is raining off and on. If we get a clear but not too frigid evening I will go and get some more for the collection.
Dec 21, 2013 00:27:20 #
Bloke wrote:
Yeah, the noise was a bit of a problem. I cleaned... (show quote)
If your doing that hand held, my hat is off to you. I have to use a tri-pod to get anything worth while. Usually ISO 200, F8 and adjust the shutter speed till I get it. Also a cable release. And Yes, it does make it a bit of a pain! Christmas lights are difficult to say the least. Good luck and keep posting.
Phil
Dec 21, 2013 01:29:15 #
I like these very much, thank you for sharing them...we have no snow in my neighborhood.
Dec 21, 2013 05:55:56 #
Nice shots BLOKE. I am partial to number two myself. Keep up the good work.
Dec 21, 2013 06:14:42 #
Dec 21, 2013 10:21:52 #
Bloke wrote:
Actually, it's the planet Venus, but it was posing so nicely, I couldn't resist it... I spent a couple of hours going round the town, just shooting the homes with all the decorations...
I know they aren't the greatest, but I was having fun!
I know they aren't the greatest, but I was having fun!
Double James, comment..
and Merry Christmas.
:thumbup:
Dec 21, 2013 21:24:59 #
You did good and always kept the 'star' in the frame. Have a Very Merry Christmas.
Dec 21, 2013 22:36:01 #
Sounds like a wonderful way to spend some time, and they look fantastic to me.
Bloke wrote:
Actually, it's the planet Venus, but it was posing so nicely, I couldn't resist it... I spent a couple of hours going round the town, just shooting the homes with all the decorations...
I know they aren't the greatest, but I was having fun!
I know they aren't the greatest, but I was having fun!
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