how do you photograph Christmas lights
Nov 19, 2011 23:08:05 #
How are you getting the abstract shots with the lights looking like they are moving?
Nov 19, 2011 23:09:11 #
tinosa wrote:
I knew I couldn't be the only one.
Hope you will post some, they are certainly out-of-the-box.
jfrrn117 wrote:
I LOVE doing swipes and swirls.
Judy
Judy
I knew I couldn't be the only one.
Hope you will post some, they are certainly out-of-the-box.
Looks lights on fire! Really Cool Picture!
Nov 20, 2011 01:40:07 #
Dunatic wrote:
I love the spinning one, how did you create that? Very cool. Cheryl
edg110 wrote:
Here are some samples of my shots.
I love the spinning one, how did you create that? Very cool. Cheryl
Cheryl, here's a tutorial on how to make a color swirl on YouTube. Click on this link http://youtu.be/auL8OF3VjmY If the link does not open, just copy and paste to your browser.
An easier way of doing swirl on gimp is as follows:
1) Select a colorful photo from your collection.
2) Open gimp and drag the photo you have selected to the GNU Image Manipulation Program.
3)Click on Filters - Distorts - Swirl and Pinch
4)Adjust whirl angle, Pinch amount, radius until you get the desired swirl.
Nov 20, 2011 03:21:43 #
This web site is very helpful. Thanks. Does this apply for fireworks too?
Nov 20, 2011 11:10:19 #
NanaSlate wrote:
How are you getting the abstract shots with the lights looking like they are moving?
The easiest way is to set the shutter to be open for a second or two (or more) and move the camera around. Experiment with different apertures to to get the right exposure.
For added fun you can post process using the liquify filter in Photoshop.
Nov 21, 2011 13:15:57 #
Sue-Jim
Loc: Missouri
A long time ago, I photographed our kids (silhouette) against our indoor Christmas tree. Those were the days before miniature lights - or digital cameras - or gadgets that would turn lights into stars. So I cut a tiny star in black paper & held it in front of the lens. Made a great family photo, variation of the straight "kids with tree" record shot. I may try this again -- with the help of new technology -- or variations with other lights (I've done it with candles & a meditator). Hope this gives you some ideas for other things to try for something different. (I like the dripping lights caused by camera movement, shown above :)
Dec 7, 2011 11:38:55 #
Hi,
You camera may have special features that help this. My Nikon D5100 has a "night city" setting that is designed to work for this. It too needs a tripod.
The D5100 also has a built-in mini photoshop. It is on the retouch menu. I learned the other day it has a cool cross hatch filter that lets you do things to lights. There are a number of options that affect it.
The D5100 also has an "Active D-lighting" filter which brightens the dark areas, if you want to do that. I used it also on the attached.
Regards,
Larry Leach
You camera may have special features that help this. My Nikon D5100 has a "night city" setting that is designed to work for this. It too needs a tripod.
The D5100 also has a built-in mini photoshop. It is on the retouch menu. I learned the other day it has a cool cross hatch filter that lets you do things to lights. There are a number of options that affect it.
The D5100 also has an "Active D-lighting" filter which brightens the dark areas, if you want to do that. I used it also on the attached.
Regards,
Larry Leach
Active D + Cross hatch filter
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