Cool Dude! I just last night went to a lake that was full of Christmas lights last night! If they tured out I will probably post some of them. []
BTW I love your shot! What Camera,lens,shutter speed, f-number, ISO did you shoot it at? I sure would like to know how to get some of that snow too![]As there is none here [:S]
Elon, thanks. The camera is the 5DMk2, lens 24-105 L. This is an exposure blend of 4 shots. Bright lights with dark backgrounds are challenging for cameras, even today's.
All shots were at 24 mm, ISO 400. The 4 images were 0.3 sec, 0.6, 1.3 and 2.5 (-3, -2,-1, 0 eV, respectively).
They were blended in Photomatix using a automatic adjustment for a simple exposure blending.
I could have taken the -1 eV shot and increased the brightness a bit, and it would have been close to the image I posted.
Here's another one, using 5 exposures (-3, to +1 eV), 45 mm, ISO 400. Same camera and lens as above.
This guy has a gigantic oak tree covered in white-blue LEDs. It cast the color on his house and on the snow.
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Your photos are really beautiful, Alan! They are definitely greeting card worthy!
Denise
Originally Posted by Alan
Alan,
Excellent Work!!!
I like the contrast between the lighting and the background sky.
I have used that exposure blending feature for some of my night shots in the past with great success.
Todd
Denise, Todd, thanks.
With the tree, the sky was cloudy that night. I think I'd like to try this one again, but with a perfectly clear, black sky. It would help with the contrast, though I'm hoping the city lights don't interfere too much.
Alan,
A nice black sky would look great with this shot, but IMHO the background city lights add some "depth" or "sense of area" for me.
The background of the blue tree shot reminded me of some northern light photography, must be the colors...
Looks like some great photo opportunities you have to play with there..
Todd
Hello, Here is a serious question, did any of these require flash? If not how on earth do you capture the lights? Do you use a tripod, or hand held? These are terrific by the way! Very nice work, merry Christmas and have a wonderful New Year in case I don't reach you again! Same for everyone here, and god bless you!
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No flash was needed. It's all a matter of proper exposure with the camera's settings. When they are correct, enough light is captured without any flash being required.
Yes, I used a tripod. Despite what Ken Rockwell says, it was necessary. [
Merry Christmas!
Not as magnificent as the ones above but still wanted to share and say<span style="color: #ff0000;"]<span style="font-size: medium;"] Happy Holidays to everyone!!
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Denise
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