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Just after sunset


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Exposure Date: 2011:02:26 13:13:38;
Make: Canon;
Model: Canon EOS 450D;
Exposure Time: 1/8.0 seconds s;
FNumber: f/5.0;
ISOSpeedRatings: ISO 1600;
ExposureProgram: Other;
ExposureBiasValue: +-1 1/3
MeteringMode: Other;
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode;
FocalLength: 210.0 mm mm;
Software: PaintShop Photo Pro 13.00;


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Your subject matter is very cool, however, if this was shot just after sunset, your exposure definitely does not reflect that. Your shutter speed of 1/8th is far too slow for not only the time of day, but especially for the lens you were shooting with - this shot appears handheld? IMO, I think a faster SS would give your viewer a better read on the time of day, and allow you more play with your post production, with having a sharper image and allowing you to play with levels and/or dodging/burning of details.
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Jennifer,

I really appreciate your expert comments & critiques.

However, this kind of shot has to be made ad hoc (nature is not a studio), hand-held (there's no way you can use a tripod under such conditions), from a car (I leaned on the window will for stability), in near darkness (no flash as that would disturb the objects too much)....

I set the ISO 1 600 by hand in order to get an image at all. That it is grainy & not indicating darkness is of secundary importance to me. It's the roos I'm interested in  - and they are well visible indeed!

Thanks very much for your input.

Cheers,

Sam

 

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