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Here is a photo I took last Thursday of Warren. The problem I'm facing is not being able to get the distance in focus. I shot in Shutter priority, 2 second shutter speed, ISO 800, Matrix Metering. I did shoot in RAW, but re-sized it for this entry.
Can you tell me how I could improve shots like this to add perhaps a bit more light in and get the buildings into more focus? I'd love to get some better photos of Warren at night. I'd even love to know what post-processing edits I could utilize.
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I love the reflection of the blue lights. Sorry I can't hlp with your problem. I'm still trying to make good night shots but they are always blrry because I haven't used a tripod yet.
I just love the turquoise colors captured in the water. I'm afraid I can't offer any suggestion on bringing the distance in focus. I simply play with setting on my digital camera until I am satisfied (which is hardly ever, the perfectionist that I am!)
Just a lovely, lovely shot. I personally think a little blur in a watery shot is perfectly fitting. Good job!
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Sue, you will have better results if you put the camera in aperture priority mode and set it to a value of f11 in order to get a greater depth of field.
The camera will likely want to keep the shutter open longer so you'll need your tripod for this.
Have fun.
Love the colors in the reflections. Sorry I can't help with your questions, I just figured out how to change my battery lol. Perhaps a tripod? That's what my husband always tells me because I tend to get camera shake, but I don't know how much that would help with this particular issue. Kathy
It's a beautiful shot. I am still getting to grips with my camera so no useful tips (If you figure it out, would you let me know?!)
I like this one Sue. The exposure is dead on and the reflected lights are great. So, how to get the distant buildings in focus? First off, I assume you are using a tripod with a two second exposure.
Use aperture priority instead of shutter priority. You need to stop your lens down to get greater depth of field. You might also want to focus manually for finer control.
Try shooting a bit earlier while there is still some light in the sky. Twilight is perfect and the distant buildings will show better against the sky.
Thanks everybody.
To Jim Worrall,
You taught me a long time ago to rely on the tripod more than anything when shooting the HDR photos, and I tend to use remote shutter release when I can, too. Thank you so much for your help this time!!
To awarewriter,
You know what? That suggestion is perfect. The buildings in this particular photograph face the setting sun, so they would be lit just right, too.
Again, thanks to everybody for taking the time to comment!!!
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