Bridge at night from a cruise ship
Jan 23, 2018 08:04:17 #
Merlin1300 wrote:
ALL of the above - - BUT - - you MUST set up your shot before hand (recommend a high ISO and fast /f stop) shoot jpg+RAW AND shoot in a 5-shot auto-BRACKET +1ev AND then clean up the jpg from RAW, then process in Post with Photomatix, Nix HDR, or Photoshop.
Thank you. I have not used bracketing so I will have to practice that.
Jan 23, 2018 08:20:17 #
Merlin1300 wrote:
ALL of the above - - BUT - - you MUST set up your shot before hand (recommend a high ISO and fast /f stop) shoot jpg+RAW AND shoot in a 5-shot auto-BRACKET +1ev AND then clean up the jpg from RAW, then process in Post with Photomatix, Nix HDR, or Photoshop.
Problem is, when I've taken a boat trip like that, things don't happen quite as I expect, so no matter much I try to "set up in advance", I'm still moving around at the end to get the shot I thought I was set up for.
Jan 23, 2018 21:05:37 #
rehess wrote:
Many Great Photos were "Lucky" (certainly SOME were planned). But I've found Luck favors those who are prepared.when I've taken a boat trip, things don't happen as I expect. No matter much I try to "set up", I'm still moving around at the end to get the shot I thought I was set up for.
Even so - - the BEST can be prepared, and STILL Miss the Shot. Lady Luck is like that.
Jan 24, 2018 19:26:24 #
ssohl wrote:
I’m sure this has been discussed before but I coul... (show quote)
In addition to the fast lens and high ISO, if you have a small tabletop type tripod with a small ball head, mount the camera, splay the legs and put the tripod legs against your chest. That adds more support than hand-holding alone, plus no vibration problems.
Jan 24, 2018 21:30:55 #
weedhook wrote:
In addition to the fast lens and high ISO, if you have a small tabletop type tripod with a small ball head, mount the camera, splay the legs and put the tripod legs against your chest. That adds more support than hand-holding alone, plus no vibration problems.
Thanks...I never thought of that.
Jan 25, 2018 20:27:58 #
ssohl wrote:
Thanks...I never thought of that.
Also, this Christmas I used a fast lens (50mm f1.8) and a high ISO (1600) to take pictures of Christmas lights. Instead of evaluative metering (which often works well) I tried using spot metering on the lights themselves. I got mostly well exposed and sharp images hand-held. I didn't use the table top tripod idea because I didn't think of it. I wish now that I had. Anyway, good luck!
Feb 10, 2018 16:33:16 #
Well after studying all your replies and practicing the early morning shots here's what happened. We were we would approach the bridge around 6 am. I set my alarm for 5:30 but woke up at 4:52 and saw the bridge just ahead. I grabbed my camera (which fortunately I had set up the night before) ran out on the balcony and grabbed these first two shots. One immediately before and just after we passed under it. Not perfect but under the circumstances I was glad I got any at all. The pictures of the city I was able to get from the deck.
Exe for first two is: iso 600, f/3.5, 1/20th sec
Exe for last two: 25600, f/8, 1/80th
Exe for first two is: iso 600, f/3.5, 1/20th sec
Exe for last two: 25600, f/8, 1/80th
Feb 10, 2018 16:44:58 #
Feb 10, 2018 20:41:16 #
alx wrote:
NICE! Something magical about photography at night. 
Glad it all worked out.
Glad it all worked out.
Thank you.
Feb 10, 2018 21:46:17 #
Feb 13, 2018 21:19:01 #
ssohl wrote:
Well after studying all your replies and practicin... (show quote)
Not bad for trying to shoot from a boat at night.
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