Night Shots

[Pandabean]

I have been messing around with night time photography lately so I thought I would share with you folks.
Some of you may have already seen these on facebook.



1392074_10151781041977979_472717597_n by pandabean2010, on Flickr


1381789_10151749122607979_925526344_n by pandabean2010, on Flickr


1380625_10151780788992979_918746346_n by pandabean2010, on Flickr

Wish I had a wider lens for this shot! I was just about in the deep ditch behind the camera with this one.


1377506_10151749083257979_310141828_n by pandabean2010, on Flickr


935130_10151780801582979_566466760_n by pandabean2010, on Flickr


Craig - Redone by pandabean2010, on Flickr


IMG_0267 by pandabean2010, on Flickr

 

[Pandabean]

Oh yeh, and some aurora shots from 2 nights ago...


1441183_10151794962397979_1542254988_n by pandabean2010, on Flickr


602104_10151794960052979_66413393_n by pandabean2010, on Flickr

 

[Robbi]

lovely shots, really like the bell tent one.

 

[Niels]

Very nice. Love those sparks flying from the fire.

 

[Macaroon]

Some great shots there - very nice composition and the colours are great.........................

 

[Clouston98]

Great photos! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Tomcoles]

It takes a lot of skill to produce these shots well done mate you have inspired me to get out there

 

[Shewie]

Cracking pics Andy

Craig - Redone is a belter

 

[Harvestman]

I've just been admiring these on Flickr. Fine pictures, but the one around the fire is excellent.

 

[British Red]

They are truly impressive - very well done!

 

[Goatboy]

Nice shots, make you wish you were out right now eh!

 

[Wayland]

Great shots, I particularly like the second one and the ones of Ursa Major over the camp fire.

I've been planning a shot something like that but you've beaten me to it.

 

[Pandabean]

Thanks folks.

Gary, nothing stopping you doing the same or even better. It was your shot in the October competition that has inspired me to take some further night shots.


House-MilkyWay-Merge by pandabean2010, on Flickr

 

[Mesquite]

Some great pictures there Andy

 

[Saratoga]

So, what camera and settings did you use? Stock lens was it? I've tries f/8 for the clarity, ISO 100 to 400, 30s 18mm with some dropping to f/4 but its getting the good weather and setting. Wonderful shots too btw ;-)

GTi9082 & Psion 5

 

[Pandabean]

Its an old Canon EOS 400D with the old 18-55mm MkII Kit lens. I have been thinking of getting a replacement lens (Tamaron 17-50mm) and even thought about upgrading to the 60D or 70D. But the 70D has just come out and costs a small fortune. So I will wait a while and see when it comes down in price.

These photos are captured mostly in manual or Shutter Priority. I have been told that for star shots that a higher ISO (400D can only go up to 1600 ISO), larger aperture are good. Especially for the Milky Way. I am still learning how to take good night shots.