David K - the night shot above was exposure 30 seconds to get the red light trail of a car going past. Aperture was F/16 so that the street lights would give me the starry effect. ISO was 100. And yes, tripod absolutely necessary.
I have quite shaky hands even for normal shots handheld these days so I'm trying to discipline myself to use a tripod more often. But, I never remember what I've learned and I get more 'snaps' than shots to be honest. Early days with a DSLR and I'm finding it tricky. But it's like gardening, very therapeutic and you can often try everything again and again.
Thanks, yarrow.....I thought the car streaky rear lights indicated a long exposure. I'm pleased you're prepared to experiment with your camera's settings, otherwise I can't see the point of buying a camera with them.
Btw, quite nice affects can be had from long exposure shots of waterfalls etc... ie milky water.
I like that David. I'll have to experiment next time I get near one on a hill. Might have to pick your brains about how to do it though...
A few from today at Beinn an Lochain, near the Rest and be Thankful. I was there in September, but the skies were a bit clearer today
From about half way up, summit ridge on the left with Loch Fyne in the distance, and the end of the ridge from Binnein an Fhidlier on the right (across the other side of the A83.)
Some of the many craggy outcrops en route
The Cruachan hills, near Oban, in the background
Perhaps Cleve could do one like this next year at Chelsea
The Arrochar Alps with Ben More visible right at the back (just right of centre)
A different pano - looking down from one of the ledges near the top
Nature's way of surviving hillwalkers' boots - the little reeds just grow round the edges of the 'steps'
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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David K - the night shot above was exposure 30 seconds to get the red light trail of a car going past. Aperture was F/16 so that the street lights would give me the starry effect. ISO was 100. And yes, tripod absolutely necessary.
I have quite shaky hands even for normal shots handheld these days so I'm trying to discipline myself to use a tripod more often. But, I never remember what I've learned and I get more 'snaps' than shots to be honest. Early days with a DSLR and I'm finding it tricky. But it's like gardening, very therapeutic and you can often try everything again and again.
Thanks, yarrow.....I thought the car streaky rear lights indicated a long exposure. I'm pleased you're prepared to experiment with your camera's settings, otherwise I can't see the point of buying a camera with them.
Btw, quite nice affects can be had from long exposure shots of waterfalls etc... ie milky water.
Thanks David, may try tomorrow
Googled pic
This is what I had in mind.
I like that David. I'll have to experiment next time I get near one on a hill. Might have to pick your brains about how to do it though...
A few from today at Beinn an Lochain, near the Rest and be Thankful. I was there in September, but the skies were a bit clearer today
From about half way up, summit ridge on the left with Loch Fyne in the distance, and the end of the ridge from Binnein an Fhidlier on the right (across the other side of the A83.)
Some of the many craggy outcrops en route
The Cruachan hills, near Oban, in the background
Perhaps Cleve could do one like this next year at Chelsea
The Arrochar Alps with Ben More visible right at the back (just right of centre)
A different pano - looking down from one of the ledges near the top
Nature's way of surviving hillwalkers' boots - the little reeds just grow round the edges of the 'steps'
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
More fab shots, Fairy....I particularly like the patterns in the last one.
Re milky water shots, this is an excellent tutorial....although I think he over simplifies it slightly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOZf1IRsl9o
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Thanks David, and I'll take a look at that
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Lovely photos Fairy
Someone at Chelsea was doing rock balancing. Clever, but nature does it pretty well, I reckon (viz your 5th pic).
Great visibility Fairy
especially for Cruachan hills
and the very familiar road down to Arrochar.
I know the one you mean Liri - it was on a pergola type structure. It reminded me of it - that's why I took the pic
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...