MPC#19: Bulb (July 16-July 23)

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Originally Posted by 10% Groomed

I can see them. They are a little dark, but thats what happens at night. :)

I like the second one best. Was the light source coming from the moon?

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Yep, all moonlit.

I like the second one best too, at least when I can see it. It's pretty clear with the stairs and the sign is legible, at least when I look at it from home.

Too late and inelligible anyway (taken July 11), but why not. Groton, CT moonlight... midnight.

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/5205/moonlitedr3.jpg

I know these are all way too late but I had some bulb fun on a recent camping trip and wanted to share http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...g/IMG_2413.jpg
My buddies by the fire. 8 second shutter @ 3.5 ISO 320

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...g/IMG_2450.jpg
A small Appalachian stream. 4 second shutter @ 8 ISO 100

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...g/IMG_2472.jpg
Another small Appalachian stream. 5 second shutter @ 18 ISO 100

I had a couple I meant to throw in here as well.

10s:
http://goneskiing.smugmug.com/photos..._fRKnj-L-1.jpg

10s:
http://goneskiing.smugmug.com/photos...66_gr2Gn-L.jpg

25s:
http://goneskiing.smugmug.com/photos..._JQem6-L-1.jpg

I need a better tripod....

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Originally Posted by squirrelmurphy

I need a better tripod....

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A 2 or 3 step GND filter would have worked wonders in this shot Squirrel

http://goneskiing.smugmug.com/photos..._fRKnj-L-1.jpg

i feel like most of my photos get really washed out and overexposed when the exposure time is more than a few seconds. what are some tips for preventing this effect?

^^^ I was wondering the same thing but someone recommended shooting during the evening, trust me, it works!

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Originally Posted by chocolatecoveredbacon

i feel like most of my photos get really washed out and overexposed when the exposure time is more than a few seconds. what are some tips for preventing this effect?

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1. Close the aperture more and/or:
2. Use Neutral Density Filters.
if these don't work or aren't doable:
3. Don't use such a long exposure time.

You cannot force a 10 second exposure if there is a lot of light unless you can reduce the amount of light hitting the sensor/film by either choking down the aperture or basically putting "sunglasses" on your lens. Unless it's within a stop or so this is not something you can fix in post.

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Originally Posted by chocolatecoveredbacon

i feel like most of my photos get really washed out and overexposed when the exposure time is more than a few seconds. what are some tips for preventing this effect?

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Either shoot when its darker, or get a ND filter to block out some of the light.

Damn, beaten by the old guy...

hmm...sounds like a neutral density filter needs to be added to my list.

thanks for the input!