Fezmid Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I took this photograph over the weekend in Oshkosh, WI. There's a "Festival of Lights" type of thing going on. I think it turned out pretty well and just wanted to share. http://www.fezam.com/nightlights.jpg I probably should've used a higher ISO (set to 400 -- probably should've tried 800). In addition, I did crop the image and apply an unsharp mask. Could've done better if I had a tripod, but I accidentally left it at home (in Minnesota...), so had to improvise with what I could find in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Great shot ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I took this photograph over the weekend in Oshkosh, WI. There's a "Festival of Lights" type of thing going on. I think it turned out pretty well and just wanted to share. http://www.fezam.com/nightlights.jpg I probably should've used a higher ISO (set to 400 -- probably should've tried 800). In addition, I did crop the image and apply an unsharp mask. Could've done better if I had a tripod, but I accidentally left it at home (in Minnesota...), so had to improvise with what I could find in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I took this photograph over the weekend in Oshkosh, WI. There's a "Festival of Lights" type of thing going on. I think it turned out pretty well and just wanted to share. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 nice shot! What do you have for glass? And you shoot Canon, don't you? I am impressed you got that shot without a tripod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 nice shot! What do you have for glass? And you shoot Canon, don't you? I am impressed you got that shot without a tripod I have the Canon Digital Rebel XTi. For this shot, I was using this 50mm f/1.4 lens: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=s...amp;x=0&y=0 I also have this lens (28-135mm): http://www.amazon.com/Canon-28-135mm-3-5-5...6898&sr=1-1 And this one (70-300 DO - awesome lens but very expensive - I got it about $100 cheaper than listed here): http://www.amazon.com/Canon-70-300mm-4-5-5...6924&sr=1-1 I used a post I found in the parking lot to balance the camera on -- probably could've gotten a better shot if I could've moved wherever I wanted to, but it was relatively flat and I didn't have to hold the camera too much (still had to hold it a little though, so vibrations from my body still affected it I'm sure). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I have the Canon Digital Rebel XTi. For this shot, I was using this 50mm f/1.4 lens:http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=s...amp;x=0&y=0 I also have this lens (28-135mm): http://www.amazon.com/Canon-28-135mm-3-5-5...6898&sr=1-1 And this one (70-300 DO - awesome lens but very expensive - I got it about $100 cheaper than listed here): http://www.amazon.com/Canon-70-300mm-4-5-5...6924&sr=1-1 I used a post I found in the parking lot to balance the camera on -- probably could've gotten a better shot if I could've moved wherever I wanted to, but it was relatively flat and I didn't have to hold the camera too much (still had to hold it a little though, so vibrations from my body still affected it I'm sure). Dunno...they used to sell things that would tap into a camera tripod base and had straps - sometimes velcro, sometimes canvas strap and a buckle - that would stabilize and hold still a camera for a time exposure. I have one of those in my kit bag. I know zilch about digital cameras...you used to be able to stop down the exposure, fiddle with the ASA, and make exposure modifications during development of the image recorded on the emulsion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Nice shot, Fez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Nice shot, Fez. Very nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Dunno...they used to sell things that would tap into a camera tripod base and had straps - sometimes velcro, sometimes canvas strap and a buckle - that would stabilize and hold still a camera for a time exposure. I have one of those in my kit bag. If you find a link to what you're talking about, I'd like to see it. I can't picture what it is or how it works... But if it fits in a camera bag, it might be something to add to my kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 If you find a link to what you're talking about, I'd like to see it. I can't picture what it is or how it works... But if it fits in a camera bag, it might be something to add to my kit! It's called Ultra-Pod (mine is manufactured by Early Winters). A very useful, low-cost item. Here's a source, with a photo of it. The legs fold in or out...very compact. http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___82060 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 It's called Ultra-Pod (mine is manufactured by Early Winters). A very useful, low-cost item. Here's a source, with a photo of it. The legs fold in or out...very compact. http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___82060 I've seen this one around, too. It's a little more expensive, but still fairly reasonable. It looks like it is lightweight and folds up: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___96542 There is a less expensive one for compact cams, and a more expensive model for SLR's with big zoom lenses, and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I've seen this one around, too. It's a little more expensive, but still fairly reasonable. It looks like it is lightweight and folds up: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___96542 There is a less expensive one for compact cams, and a more expensive model for SLR's with big zoom lenses, and such. I know zilch about digital cameras. Do people still use filters? When I dug out that UltraPod, I glanced at mine - perhaps 20 of them. Dumb question: can you photograph in B&W with a digital camera? I was a big user of B&W film...Kodax Tri-X, Plus-X, and Pan-X, hence the large # of filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I really wish people would leave that stuff up after Christmas. Winter is so boring and gray. Would anyone really mind seeing something like that throughout the winter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasCal1 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 great picture. i hope more people post christmas pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 I really wish people would leave that stuff up after Christmas. Winter is so boring and gray. Would anyone really mind seeing something like that throughout the winter? You'd be surprised... We had a neighbor tell us we should take down a snowman decoration in the rockbed of our house in February. We weren't even turning it on at that time, we just didn't want to be outside taking down decorations in -20F temperatures (-50F windchills). Crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 I know zilch about digital cameras. Do people still use filters? When I dug out that UltraPod, I glanced at mine - perhaps 20 of them. Dumb question: can you photograph in B&W with a digital camera? I was a big user of B&W film...Kodax Tri-X, Plus-X, and Pan-X, hence the large # of filters. You can still use filters, but I've found it's easier to just apply the filter in Paint Shop Pro (or Photoshop) after the fact. If you're still using film, and know how the filters work, then there's nothing stopping you from using them. I still use them from time to time with my camcorder. And you can shoot B&W with most (all?) digital cameras -- but again, it usually makes more sense to photograph in color and then just remove the color in software. As for mini-tripods -- thanks for the links, Cincy & Dean. Do those really work pretty well? In particular, I've seen the one that Dean linked to -- but I always just assumed it was a crappy gadget that didn't really work well. Am I mistaken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 You can still use filters, but I've found it's easier to just apply the filter in Paint Shop Pro (or Photoshop) after the fact. If you're still using film, and know how the filters work, then there's nothing stopping you from using them. I still use them from time to time with my camcorder. And you can shoot B&W with most (all?) digital cameras -- but again, it usually makes more sense to photograph in color and then just remove the color in software. As for mini-tripods -- thanks for the links, Cincy & Dean. Do those really work pretty well? In particular, I've seen the one that Dean linked to -- but I always just assumed it was a crappy gadget that didn't really work well. Am I mistaken? I'm not a camera guy, but I have seen people use them and the look like they work, just fine. I suppose it's a nice thing to have in the bag if you don't want to carry the tripod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 great picture. i hope more people post christmas pics. Lights on The Lake in Syracuse. It was raining that night so I only made it about halfway through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasCal1 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Lights on The Lake in Syracuse. It was raining that night so I only made it about halfway through. good pics. thanks for posting.i'm sure you were wishing for snow instead of rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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