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11/09/2006 09:55:44 PM |
| When shooting at night, you need to underexpose from what the camera tells you. Sometimes a whole lot. I generally go for at least one stop under and usually more than that. For a scene like this, set the camera on manual, set your aperture to about f/7.1, then check what it tells you to expose as far as shutter speed. Click down until it's one stop underexposed, take a shot, then try one at two stops underexposed. Using the smaller aperture will create the star-like effects from the lights, too. This is a great location and worth a reshoot if you get the chance. |
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11/08/2006 04:38:11 AM |
| Bit harsh on this one. I gave it a six. Better luck next time! |
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11/05/2006 10:11:33 PM |
| A pleasing night shot here... |
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11/04/2006 05:15:20 AM |
| good reflections on the water but i think it was maybe over exposed a little as the lights are a bit bright so you lose some detail on the ship. |
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11/04/2006 03:33:18 AM |
| The focus is a bit soft - did you use auto focus, or manual? Many cameras struggle with auto-focus in low light, so ifyou were using this it may be better to switch to manual next time round. The photo is also tilted; a slight adjustment would sort this. The composition and scene have potential. |
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11/02/2006 09:38:58 PM |
| I like the stars that peeked out from behind the clouds :-) The detail on the boat looks a little soft to me. |
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11/02/2006 08:24:01 PM |
| Very nice exposure control with the sky and lights, but a bit soft and tilted up on the right end. |
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11/02/2006 04:04:41 PM |
| Nice shot but everything seems out of focus. |
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11/02/2006 10:07:11 AM |
| The lights are a bit hot. Maybe a higher aperture number or faster shutter speed would help knock that down a bit. Also, the focus is a bit soft. Assuming you were using a tripod, was there a slight wind blowing? or possible movement on the water that could cause a slight movement where you were? |
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11/01/2006 11:16:19 PM |
| hmmm. potential, but i still looks a little snapshotty. you know? work on angle and comp. |
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11/01/2006 08:22:59 PM |
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11/01/2006 10:38:54 AM |
Subject well focused: 0
Lighting: 1
Composition: 1 (titled horizon)
Subject is focal point: 1
First impression/ Wow factor: 0
Total: 3
Sorry :-(
Please remember, JMO |
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