Snow storm (Page 3): I like this suggestion if we ever get snow here!! haha I like the picture This is an interesting idea. I will try it the next time we get a heavy snow. :-D...

suntomoon Loc: Virginia Beach, Va.

I like this suggestion if we ever get snow here!! haha I like the picture

Rbo36 wrote:

kenvp wrote:

You MIGHT have been able to freeze (no pun intended) the snow with the flash.

This is an interesting idea. I will try it the next time we get a heavy snow.

:-D

JimKing Loc: Salisbury, Maryland USA

A tripod could give you sharper streaks.

northshore Loc: St. Paul, MN

I really like the streaking-- it gives the feel of being in the snowstorm. And some of us actually like that! It also has given me an idea for experimenting with different shutter speeds to see how long the streaks get, and which gives the best (or worst, for those who hate the cold and snow) feel of the storm. Could you send some snow our way-- we're losing what little we have, and I want enough for snowshoeing...

Rbo36 Loc: S. W. Michigan

northshore wrote:

I really like the streaking-- it gives the feel of being in the snowstorm. And some of us actually like that! It also has given me an idea for experimenting with different shutter speeds to see how long the streaks get, and which gives the best (or worst, for those who hate the cold and snow) feel of the storm. Could you send some snow our way-- we're losing what little we have, and I want enough for snowshoeing...

I think I will experiment with different shutter speeds also when we get another good snow like that.

We are loosing our snow too. Temps in the 40s here in Michigan.

Sensei

would probably depend more on the shutter speed and speed at which the snow was falling than the tripod.

photogrl57 Loc: Tennessee

Rbo36 wrote:

quote=northshore I really like the streaking-- it... (show quote)

In the meantime hun go check out this website ... I found it very interesting as far as helping me learn what settings do what
http://camerasim.com/camera-simulator/
just play with it a while .. the lightbulb will go on :)

English_Wolf Loc: Near Pensacola, FL

Rbo36 wrote:

If I had used a tri-pod would the snow still look like streaks or would it just be flakes. In other words was all the streaking caused by camera movement or the movement of the snow?

At the speed you are shooting it will always be steaks.
When looking at reference points (tree branches) you were stable (at least according to the thumbnail). A tripod (as seen here) would not have helped).

Please learn to post the original so that we can make accurate analysis of your picture(s) - check store original box when uploading. Motion due to your camera would become apparent, if any.

For info: if you freeze the snow (no pun intended) you kill the picture as white dots all over would not offer anything and would destroy the overall impression left by the random wind propelled snow flakes.

I did a quick level adjustment for fun and this picture can gain greatly.

goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

Rbo36 wrote:

This picture was taken using my Olympus SP-565UZ camera. f/4.3 Exposure 1/15 sec. ISO 125. (The camera was on auto)
I did not use a tri-pod. My question is this, If I had used a tri-pod would the snow still look like streaks or would it just be flakes. In other words was all the streaking caused by camera movement or the movement of the snow?

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Rbo......

Shutter speed is too slow... The tree in right is not streaked...

The golden rule of thumb, for any shot which has a shutter speed below 1/length of lens is... Use a tripod

I know, there will be arguments for this who say many other things.... BUT, if you want sharp, us tripod

Had an old dear friend once said... "If it ain't sharp, It ain't Shxx" ha ha ha

Now, yes there are times when 'blurry' is desired... but, for me, I want 'sharp on a tripod'

Best of Luch

Cheers
George Veazey

Orphoto Loc: Oregon

And another previously long dead thread

JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

Orphoto wrote:

And another previously long dead thread

And again, the OP appears to have been gone from here for a long time.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

I’d say the streaking is from the moving snow. You’d need a much faster shutter speed to stop the flakes.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

yes still have streaks you need a much faster shutter speed to stop the snow streaks

gmontjr2350 Loc: Southern NJ

For me, the streaks help make the picture. It looks good to me.

George

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Rbo36 wrote:

This picture was taken using my Olympus SP-565UZ camera. f/4.3 Exposure 1/15 sec. ISO 125. (The camera was on auto)
I did not use a tri-pod. My question is this, If I had used a tri-pod would the snow still look like streaks or would it just be flakes. In other words was all the streaking caused by camera movement or the movement of the snow?

I can FEEL it, so IMHO, not worth the angst.
A superb shot 👍👍👍👍👍

Seabastes

It's a fine image, Shutter speed controls the streaking. You might try shooting both ways at various
shutter speeds as a test the next time you get a snowstorm. Also fire a few shots with your flash on so you can make comparisons. If you use slower shutter speeds in your testing a tripod will help over handheld.