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Chihuly Exhibit at the Biltmore
Jun 16, 2018 15:19:31 #
Going to an evening Chihuly exhibit at the Biltmore in Ashville, NC. Any suggestions for evening/night shots.
Jun 16, 2018 15:50:31 #
Some years ago I shot Chihuly works at the Phoenix arboretum. You need a tripod or monopod and the crowds can be an issue. With a D300, I was shooting at a 1/10 or so with iso of 3200. With a newer camera, you could use higher iso and probably hand hold.
Jun 16, 2018 15:54:56 #
If they won't allow a tripod, find a good, hard surface to shoot from or lean on and shoot away. I trust you know the exposure triangle stuff, so I won't go "pedantic" on you. Just, please, resist the skilly-million ISO route; it only deteriorates your image quality. I've shot Chihuly a couple of times; it's not that easy. Too often they have his exhibits in dim light, so it can be a challenge. Good luck. I'll look forward to seeing some of your images.
Jun 16, 2018 19:49:01 #
Jun 17, 2018 09:53:44 #
"Any suggestions for evening/night shots." Yes, I have one, take a camera with you.
Jun 17, 2018 10:28:37 #
Jun 17, 2018 10:34:46 #
Chihuly had an installation at the New York Botanical Garden last summer. I had the opportunity to visit on 3 occasions - two of them at night. The first night was filled with a misty rain and I got some really wonderful images - the weather kept some of the crowds away. The second nighttime excursion was full of people so that presented a challenge - patience is a key - but the people, silhouetted by the lighting, also made for some interesting shots. I was able to use a tripod on the second excursion, but with careful metering (spot or center weighted) on both nighttime trips I was able to get some great shots with no tripod and ISO between 400 and 1000. I used a 18-140mm f3.5-5.6 lens on a D7200 body. Depending on the sculptures being displayed, some of the lighting is intense and some not so much...experiment and enjoy the experience!
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Jun 17, 2018 10:51:00 #
Our town has several Chihuly art pieces and I find a fast nifty 50 works for me. The pieces are 3-6 feet away and are lite at night.
Jun 17, 2018 10:53:46 #
Jun 17, 2018 11:25:58 #
Tripod in a glass exhibit? Perhaps they will allow it since the art is installed some distance away from the viewer. I think a tripod would be cumbersome in a crowd. Check with the hotel. I am not a great fan of taking pictures of other people’s art unless I can add something to it. This depends on your style. So, perhaps include people to your photos to add your own art to the project? I use the Oly system and can handhold long exposures at low ISO but get motion blur...my intended outcome. If necessary raise ISO and take your fastest lens to reduce camera shake. Avoid long focal length lenses if possible. Or, if necessary you can brace yourself on a fixed object.
Jun 17, 2018 13:39:16 #
dparenton wrote:
You're getting some conflicting input here. Please excuse me for posting an image. This was taken in St. Petersburg, FL. For the first, the numbers are f/2.8, 1/60 sec, ISO 200, handheld. The second was taken the same, except the ISO was 220. Both were shot with a Nikon P900, a camera I didn't like at all, and post processed with Nik filters. I "like" both but "love" neither, but I probably like the first more than the second.Going to an evening Chihuly exhibit at the Biltmore in Ashville, NC. Any suggestions for evening/night shots.
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Jun 17, 2018 14:43:13 #
You can have fun there with a little imagination...1/13 sec, f/14, 32mm, 1600 ISO
Jun 17, 2018 14:46:32 #
Jun 17, 2018 14:52:47 #
Didn't wait for image to fully load, I guess..
Jun 17, 2018 15:21:58 #
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