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11-08-10, 12:55 PM
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Clyde arc

Went another run to Glasgow last night for some more night shots. Only managaed one and a half decent shots as it was very windy, sky covered in cloud and rain showers. Although it seemed quite calm and clear before I left.
I say a half shot because I'm still not sure if I like the second shot.


1)409 second exposure, f18, ISO 640
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11-08-10, 01:05 PM
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Re: Clyde arc

Nice shot DJ - I can only see one photo tho, was there meant to be 2?
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11-08-10, 01:46 PM
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Re: Clyde arc

No Azz, just the one. I may post it in the future if I decide I like it
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12-08-10, 01:46 AM
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Re: Clyde arc

Unsure about the crop / framing DJ but love the shot.

Of the 3 variables.....I can understand why maximum sharpness or a certain desired depth of field probably means you have a particular aperture in mind as as a starting point - but at some point I'd love to pick your brains about why / how (unless it's just scene movement) you then decide on the shutter speed / ISO relationship.
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12-08-10, 03:26 AM
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Unsure about the crop / framing DJ but love the shot.

Of the 3 variables.....I can understand why maximum sharpness or a certain desired depth of field probably means you have a particular aperture in mind as as a starting point - but at some point I'd love to pick your brains about why / how (unless it's just scene movement) you then decide on the shutter speed / ISO relationship.
I cropped most of the sky out because there was none just blackness. I had hoped for some cloud movement and sky detail.

The 6 minute shutter speed I chose (using a 6 stop) is mainly for cloud movement and the ISO (640) was chosen just because I did not want to wait longer than 6 mins simple as that.

It might seem a wasted effort since there was no sky detail and that a 30 second normal exposure would have just been as good, well, yes and no, I find doing these mega long exposures brings something extra to these type of shots, and the only way I can describe it is a sort of smoothness and creaminess. A normal night exposure is just as good but just more crispy
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12-08-10, 09:06 AM
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Re: Clyde arc

Apart from cloud movement etc, do you need long exposure to bring the lights out? Are they as bright with a short exposure?
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12-08-10, 12:24 PM
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Apart from cloud movement etc, do you need long exposure to bring the lights out? Are they as bright with a short exposure?
Yes, for a typical bright cityscape at night

Here is an example (the shot i was not keen on of one without using my 6 stop.

13 second exposure, f14, ISO 200 ( 200 ISO because I use HTP)

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