Three shots from this evening... (Night Photography)

[Rebel]

Ok I went back out into the dark again, I was a little aprehensive because this place is in the middle of nowhere but as soon as I started shooting I forgot about it all C&C much appreciated!

Firstly a shot just after the sun went down (I processed this on my macbook in the car while I waited for it to go dark ):

#1


Then these are 2 shots when it was completely dark... I took a number of shots from the exact same place, I am going to try the stacking technique but haven't found any free software for the mac yet.

#2


This one I tried a bit of light-painting on the tree

#3



Thanks

[Mike Buckley]

I realize that you went to this location to do night photography, but I just have to mention that I really like everything about the first photo.

[Donald]

Apart from that horrible watermark down in the bottom right .... (Sorry, Matt, can't stand them)!

Well done. These are, I think, very good. The light painting has worked particularly well. You've got a nice even spread of light where it's needed.

[Rebel]

I realize that you went to this location to do night photography, but I just have to mention that I really like everything about the first photo.

Thanks Mike, I had set up the camera ready for the night shots and then I spotted this beautiful pink light so ran about 1/2 a mile to take it, warmed me up though

Apart from that horrible watermark down in the bottom right .... (Sorry, Matt, can't stand them)!

Well done. These are, I think, very good. The light painting has worked particularly well. You've got a nice even spread of light where it's needed.

Thank you Donald, the light painting took a few attempts to get right and it attracted a few ducks! Well I couldn't see them but they made a fair bit of noise

[Donald]

... I spotted this beautiful pink light so ran about 1/2 a mile to take it, warmed me up though

Yep, you've got to suffer for your art!

[Barbara Ponder]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE #2! The colors, the swish cloud, the stars, I could go on and on! #1 is also stunning. #3 for me is a little too much light on the tree but still a lovely shot. Can I come visit? You live in incredible surroundings!

[FootLoose]

I lke the 2nd shot, Matt. That is a great time of day when the sun is fading over the horizon and the blue in the sky has deepened enough to reveal the stars. Looks like you caught a comet in there too

[Shadowman]

Nice set, I see you are working on getting some foreground exposure within your lowlight shots.

[DanK]

very nice images.

Since you are starting on night photography, you might find a book of tips by a night photographer to be helpful. There are a number, but one that I have used is Mark Bowie's The Light of Midnight, available as an e-book here: http://www.markbowie.com/shop/books. I took a workshop from him, and I found the book very useful even afterwards.

Everyone I know who does night photography sticks with base ISO and longer exposures for most shots. A cheap way to do this is to use the bulb setting and an inexpensive cable remote release, which you can buy very cheaply from eBay. I did that for a while, but I eventually splurged on an electronic release with a programmable timer. It allowed me to escape the mosquitoes, and it avoids the risk of accidentally shining a light when you look at your watch, etc.

[DEAN01]

While all are very well done, I like number 2.

[Rebel]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE #2! The colors, the swish cloud, the stars, I could go on and on! #1 is also stunning. #3 for me is a little too much light on the tree but still a lovely shot. Can I come visit? You live in incredible surroundings!

Thank you Barbara, you are welcome anytime! Although I must warn you, it rains A LOT! The place I shot these images has one of the largest communities (if thats the right word) of Red Kites in the UK btw.

very nice images.

Since you are starting on night photography, you might find a book of tips by a night photographer to be helpful. There are a number, but one that I have used is Mark Bowie's The Light of Midnight, available as an e-book here: http://www.markbowie.com/shop/books. I took a workshop from him, and I found the book very useful even afterwards.

Everyone I know who does night photography sticks with base ISO and longer exposures for most shots. A cheap way to do this is to use the bulb setting and an inexpensive cable remote release, which you can buy very cheaply from eBay. I did that for a while, but I eventually splurged on an electronic release with a programmable timer. It allowed me to escape the mosquitoes, and it avoids the risk of accidentally shining a light when you look at your watch, etc.

Thanks Dan I shall check that book out, I do have a remote shutter release and I was going to do a few extra long exposures but time wasn't on my side, hopefully its something I will try on the weekend.

[IzzieK]

Awesome shots Matt! Now I am really jealous...I like #1 best then #2 ... absolutely gorgeous shots.

[bnnrcn]

They all look great Matt

[HaseebM]

I like all three images, really awesome!

[Rebel]

Thank you Izzie, Binnur and Haseeb, I'm glad you liked them.