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Jan 5, 2019 22:27:43   #
Einreb92 Loc: Philadelphia
 
Cwilson341 wrote:
I love this, Bernie. An island of color in a pool of darkness! The composition is very appealing.


Hello, my friend! Your description is perfect!! Thank you, Carol!

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Jan 5, 2019 22:30:42   #
Einreb92 Loc: Philadelphia
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
Such an attractive scene!

Here's one article to help you understand the purpose of neutral density filters. As Jim said, it would have merely darkened the entire scene equally (the same result as if you'd just used aperture, shutter speed or ISO to make a darker image than the one posted:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/hands-on-review/a-guide-to-neutral-density-filters

Your question about ISO reveals a need to study the properties of exposure. ISO is just a part of overall exposure and will do nothing to alleviate blown whites. The ISO number by itself is only meaningful regarding digital noise (grain), and when you have a camera that produces better quality if ISO is not high. Yours was a good number, just like good cholesterol

Regarding those pesky white lights, here is another article on what you were up against: dynamic range
https://digital-photography-school.com/understanding-dynamic-range-photography/
A camera's inability to capture extremes of dark and light while retaining details is why people use HDR - blending several exposures.

You did very well for being inexperienced with night time shooting! There are a few pp tricks, as folks have suggested, if the whitest lights are bothersome for you.
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Thank you for taking the time to respond and to offer other sources to read and ponder. I am here to learn.

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Jan 5, 2019 22:32:59   #
Einreb92 Loc: Philadelphia
 
Delderby wrote:
IMHO your picture is spot - on. I don't see the white lights as blown - that is how they would have looked at the time I'm sure. You have replicated the inky dark night sky perfectly. It is a masterful capture.


Many thanks, Delderby. I agree they are not blown. Had I tried HDR, I would have had the ability to balance them a bit more. Having colors of different wave lengths was tricky. Thanks for your support and encouragement!

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Jan 5, 2019 22:33:32   #
Einreb92 Loc: Philadelphia
 
traderjohn wrote:


Thanks Traderjohn!

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Jan 5, 2019 22:34:31   #
Einreb92 Loc: Philadelphia
 
photophile wrote:
Very attractive night scene Bernie!


Thank you very much, Karin. It is exciting trying something new, as you well know, with your artistic series.

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Jan 5, 2019 22:35:19   #
Einreb92 Loc: Philadelphia
 
camerapapi wrote:
"IMHO your picture is spot - on. I don't see the white lights as blown - that is how they would have looked at the time I'm sure."

In full agreement.


I appreciate your positive comment!

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Jan 5, 2019 22:35:46   #
Einreb92 Loc: Philadelphia
 
NJFrank wrote:
I like this shot. I think the white lights add so pop to the image. No artificial lighting is ever uniform. So go with the flow.


Right on, Frank!

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Jan 5, 2019 22:40:26   #
Einreb92 Loc: Philadelphia
 
BassmanBruce wrote:
Hi Bernie, I’m in agreement with everyone else, your shot is a winner as is.
Along with the PP and HDR advise, if it were me I would also try going back in early twilight and shootin as the daylight dissapears into total dark.
Happy New Year!


Thanks Bruce! Yes: I plan on visiting this site often, as it offers lots of variations, depending on all the usual suspects: light, weather, distance etc. Happy new year to you and yours as well!

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Jan 6, 2019 08:53:36   #
gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand
 
Einreb92 wrote:
This is the last shot I took in 2018. It was cold and very windy, but we decided to make the trek to capture this shot. 70mm@ f 5:13 sec- ISO 350. I think when I do it again, I might try an ND filter to better control the brightness of the white lights. Or should I have dropped the ISO? What say ye about that concept? Please enjoy the download. Happy new year to my UHH buddies!


Great shot, Bernie, kove the download

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Jan 6, 2019 14:51:46   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
Einreb92 wrote:
Thank you very much, Karin. It is exciting trying something new, as you well know, with your artistic series.



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Jan 7, 2019 23:11:16   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
Nice way to end your Photo Year, Bernie.

I hope 2019 starts off the same way!

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